Mainstreet Ministries

What Mainstreet Ministries does

Mainstreet Ministries, operating as Mainstreet Church, is a non-profit Christian congregation affiliated with the United Brethren denomination (Confession of Faith since 1815), headquartered at 5465 Moline Martin Rd in Walbridge, Ohio. Founded in 1972, the church serves the Northwest Ohio region including Walbridge, Perrysburg, Rossford, Northwood, and Toledo through approximately 15 distinct ministry programs spanning all life stages: Littles (birth-PreK), Kids (K-5th), Authentikos Student Ministry (grades 6-12), Young Adults (ages 18-25), MomCo, Men's and Women's ministries, Stephen Ministry, GriefShare, Grouplife small groups, and the Mainstreet Preschool for ages 3-5. The structured Discipleship Pathway (Discover, Grow, Share) formalizes member progression. Lead Pastor Marty Pennington has led the church since 2005, supported by a staff of approximately 15 including pastors, directors, and ministry coordinators.

The church generates revenue through four primary streams: voluntary tithes and offerings (accepted in-person, via Pushpay online giving, and text-to-give), preschool tuition ($185-$285/month per child depending on class frequency), program fees (Kids Camp at $25/child, GriefShare at $20, MomCo membership at $59/year, youth mission trips), and childcare fees for MomCo meetings ($5-$10 per family). It utilizes a standard third-party technology stack—Church Community Builder (CCB) for management, Pushpay for digital giving, ProCare for preschool enrollment, and native iOS/Android apps—without any proprietary technology platforms or AI/ML capabilities. Community outreach includes the free clothing Giving Center at East Broadway Elementary School and monthly Third Thursday outreach in Toledo.

The go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven: two Sunday worship services (9:00am and 10:30am, in-person and online) drive top-of-funnel engagement, followed by Life Groups, Stephen Ministry, and small groups for mid-funnel connection, and serving/evangelism pathways (ShareLife, Give Center, Green Bags) for member retention. Marketing channels include the website, Facebook, Instagram, mobile apps, email newsletters, and a 'Meet You There' summer community event series. The church operates under a Mission Lead Team (MLT) governance structure with no parent company, private equity involvement, or external ownership.

Name

Mainstreet Ministries

Legal name

Mainstreet Church

Website

https://mainstreetlife.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Mainstreet Ministries is a non-profit United Brethren church in Walbridge, Ohio, providing Christian worship, education, and community programs across 15+ ministries serving all ages in Northwest Ohio, including a preschool, student ministry, and outreach services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services and Christian Ministry

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Child Care Services (6244), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE), Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAN)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Christian ministry programs
• Christ-centered preschool
• Pastoral care services
• Community outreach ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Walbridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary donations from congregation members through online giving (Pushpay), text-to-give, and physical envelopes. Church offices are open Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm for in-person contributions.
2. Preschool Tuition: Christ-centered preschool program serving children ages 3-5 with various class schedule options (M/W/F, T/TH, M-F) at different price points ranging from $185-$285/month depending on frequency.
3. Program Fees and Event Registrations: Fees for Kids Camp ($25/child, $20/child for 3+), GriefShare support groups ($20), MomCo membership ($59 annually), youth mission trips, and international travel experiences (Greece trip).
4. KidsCo Childcare: Small fees for childcare during MomCo meetings: $5 for first child, $8 for two children, $10 max per family per meeting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mainstreet Church provides Christian worship services, age-targeted discipleship programs, pastoral care, and Christ-centered early childhood education. The core Sunday worship is delivered both on campus and via online streaming, supported by 15+ ministry programs including children's ministry (Littles and Kids), student ministry, young adults, men's and women's ministries, MomCo, Stephen Ministry, GriefShare, and a non-profit preschool for ages 3-5. Community outreach includes The Giving Center free clothing store and the Green Bag donation program.

Product overview

Mainstreet Church operates as a unified ministry organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of religious and community programs. The core offerings include Sunday worship services (both in-person and online via streaming), age-specific children's ministries (Littles for birth-PreK and Kids for K-5th grade), Authentikos Student Ministry for grades 6-12, and Young Adults Ministry for ages 18-25. These are supplemented by demographic-specific groups including MomCo (mothers), Men's Ministry with the League of Imperfect Gentlemen, Women's Ministry, and Grouplife (small groups). Specialized support programs include Stephen Ministry (one-to-one care), GriefShare, and The Giving Center (free clothing). Educational offerings include Mainstreet Preschool (ages 3-5 using My Father's World curriculum), Journey to Christmas Class, and the Discipleship Pathway. All programs are supported by digital infrastructure including CCB church management, Pushpay online giving, mobile apps, and online church streaming.

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Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Weekly Sunday worship services offered both on campus at 9:00am and 10:30am with Children's Ministry during both services, plus online streaming for remote attendance. Provides worship, teaching, and community connection for individuals and families in Northwest Ohio.
• Mainstreet Preschool Christ-centered, non-profit preschool program for children ages 3-5 fostering spiritual, intellectual, social, and emotional growth through play-based learning using My Father's World curriculum. Offers M/W/F ($250/month), T/TH ($185/month), and M-F ($285/month) schedule options with center hours 9:00am-3:00pm.
• Children's Ministry (Littles & Kids) Age-specific children's programs: Littles (birth-PreK) teaching three core truths (God made me, God loves me, Jesus wants to be my forever friend), and Kids (kindergarten through 5th grade) helping children discover who God is and how they fit into His story. Operates during both 9:00am and 10:30am Sunday services using The Gospel Project curriculum.
• Authentikos Student Ministry Student ministry for grades 6-12 focused on helping students discover and pursue a faith of their own. Meets Sunday nights 6:00pm-8:00pm and includes Project Purpose service projects, mission trip preparation, and faith development activities.
• Young Adults Ministry Ministry for young adults ages 18-25 meeting Thursdays at 7:00pm in The HUB for fellowship, faith growth, worship nights, service opportunities, and community building during life transitions.
• MomCo Mothers' community group meeting 1st and 3rd Wednesdays (September-May) providing friendship, encouragement, and practical mothering support with themed programming. Annual membership is $59 (first meeting always free; $37 goes to MOPS International membership). Includes KidsCo childcare during meetings ($5 first child, $8 two children, $10 max per family).
• Men's Ministry and League of Imperfect Gentlemen Men's ministry including the 'League of Imperfect Gentlemen' accountability group meeting 2nd Saturdays for brotherhood, Christ-centered growth, and fellowship using the 'End Average' e-book curriculum.
• Women's Ministry Women's ministry focused on creating connections through listening, support, shared laughter, learning, and faith growth with events and gatherings throughout the year.
• Stephen Ministry One-to-one Christ-centered care ministry providing trained Stephen Ministers to support people experiencing difficult life circumstances including grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or relocation. Stephen Ministry organization has trained over 600,000 people worldwide since 1975.
• Grouplife Small Groups Small group ministry with various Life Groups, Support Groups, and Men's/Women's groups meeting throughout communities including Perrysburg, Northwood, Walbridge, and Mainstreet Church campus. Includes Bible studies, support groups, and interest-based groups.
• The Giving Center Free clothing store ministry open Wednesdays at East Broadway Elementary School (1755 E. Broadway, Toledo) providing clothing to those in need regardless of circumstance. Also includes Third Thursday outreach at 20th St and Madison Ave in Toledo.
• Mainstreet Kids Camp Annual summer camp program for kids entering PreK through 6th grade featuring worship, Bible teaching, games, crafts, and activities themed around discovering Jesus as the Light of the World. Held July 13-16, 6:00pm-8:00pm at $25/child ($20/child for 3+ children).
• GriefShare Support Group 13-week grief support seminar and support group for those who have lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, providing community and practical tools for rebuilding life. Available Monday afternoons (starting 12:30pm) and evenings (starting 6:00pm) at $20 fee.
• Journey to Christmas Class 10-week class exploring the people, promises, history, and events leading to Jesus's birth, open to high school students and adults. Meets Mondays 6:30pm-8:30pm beginning September 28.
• ShareLife Evangelism Training Evangelism training tool providing resources and guidance including the LIFE tool (Love, I am a sinner, Forgiveness, Eternal life) to help members share their faith through meaningful conversations.
• Green Bag Program Monthly community service initiative collecting specific items (school supplies, clothing, shoes) through green bags distributed at church and returned filled with donations.
• Discipleship Pathway Four-stage discipleship journey: Discover (Jesus and Mainstreet), Grow (in Jesus and Community), Share (in Jesus's Ministry and Mission), culminating in leadership development. Drives progression from first-time visitors to group leaders and ministry servants.
• Online Giving Platform Digital tithes and offerings system integrated with CCB and Pushpay enabling one-time or recurring donations, multiple payment methods, and giving history access. Supports text-to-give (text 'Mainstreet Give' to 833-245-6057), online giving, and mobile app giving.

Quantifiable outcome

• Stephen Ministry has trained caregivers providing one-to-one care since 1975 with over 600,000 people trained worldwide through the Stephen Ministry organization

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Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mainstreetlife
• Instagraminstagram.com/mainstreetlife
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mainstreet-church

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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