Blair Road United Methodist

What Blair Road United Methodist does

Blair Road United Methodist Church is a local non-profit congregation of the United Methodist Church denomination, operating primarily from its campus at 9135 Blair Road in Mint Hill, North Carolina (greater Charlotte area). The church serves individuals and families in Mint Hill and surrounding communities including Midland, NC, offering two Sunday worship services — a traditional service at 8:45 AM in the Sanctuary and a contemporary service at 11:11 AM in the Family Life Center — alongside small groups, children's and youth ministries, a senior-focused "Young at Heart" ministry, scouting programs, and mission/outreach initiatives including Book Bags of Love and the Appalachia Service Project.

The church's underlying technology stack is modest and consumer-grade: a Squarespace-hosted website (blairroadumc.org), online giving via Zeffy and Vanco payment platforms, livestreaming of worship services through Facebook and YouTube, email communications via Constant Contact, and event coordination using Google Calendar exports, Google Forms, and SignUpGenius. A Digital Media Producer is among the 10-person staff, indicating in-house handling of streaming and digital content rather than reliance on third-party production vendors.

The revenue model is donation-driven, with tithes and offerings through in-person services and online portals forming the primary General Fund stream. Supplementary revenue comes from designated special offerings (e.g., Christmas Eve, UMCOR) and event-based fundraising such as the Valentine's Day Dance Fundraiser ($25 per ticket) and Spirit Nights at local restaurants. All worship services and most programs are free; congregation members and community partners fund operations voluntarily.

Name

Blair Road United Methodist

Legal name

Blair Road United Methodist Church

Website

https://blairroadumc.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Blair Road United Methodist Church is a non-profit congregation in Mint Hill, NC offering traditional and contemporary worship, children's and youth ministries, scouting programs, and community outreach (including food insecurity relief), funded primarily by tithes, offerings, and fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Worship Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Faith-based community outreach
• Youth and children's ministry
• Online tithes and donations
• Bible study small groups

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary donations from congregation members during worship services and through online giving platforms. Supports the General Fund covering all church operations and expenses.
2. Special Offerings: Designated donations for specific causes including Christmas Eve offerings, United Methodist Committee on Relief, and other special mission collections throughout the year.
3. Fundraising Events: Revenue generated from events such as the Valentine's Day Dance Fundraiser ($25 per person), Christmas Marketplace vendor fees, and Spirit Night fundraisers at local restaurants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Blair Road United Methodist Church provides weekly Sunday worship services in two styles (Traditional at 8:45 AM and Contemporary at 11:11 AM), age-differentiated faith formation ministries (nursery, Children's Church, youth/Recharge, Young at Heart seniors), Bible study Small Groups, and community Missions and Outreach including Book Bags of Love, Appalachia Service Project, and scouting support. Digital extensions include online giving through Zeffy and VANCO and livestreamed services on Facebook and YouTube.

Product overview

Blair Road United Methodist Church offers a unified worship and community service ministry with two main Sunday worship services (Traditional at 8:45 AM and Contemporary at 11:11 AM), complemented by age-specific programs including Children's Ministry, Youth Ministry (Recharge), and Senior Ministry (Young at Heart). The church operates Small Groups for Bible study and fellowship, extensive Missions and Outreach including Book Bags of Love and Appalachia Service Project, and supports Scouting programs. Digital offerings include Online Giving via Zeffy and Vanco, and Live Streaming on YouTube and Facebook. All programs are coordinated through a staff team led by Pastor Rick Schilling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traditional Worship Service Sunday 8:45 AM traditional worship service in the Sanctuary featuring hymns, anthems, prayers, Scripture, liturgies, choir, piano, and organ music, with Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month. Intended for congregants and visitors who prefer a traditional liturgical worship experience.
• Contemporary Worship Service Sunday 11:11 AM contemporary worship service in the Family Life Center featuring a casual style with modern worship songs, Scripture, prayer, Children's Time, and relevant messages. Designed for congregants and visitors who prefer a contemporary, family-friendly worship experience.
• Children's Ministry Age-differentiated children's faith formation ministry covering nursery care (infants to 4-year-olds), K-4th grade small groups, Children's Church during the 11:11 AM service, Vacation Bible School, and seasonal community events such as Trunk or Treat and Easter Egg Hunt. Targeted at infants through elementary-age children and their families.
• Youth Ministry (Recharge) Recharge youth group and related programming for middle and high school students featuring games, Real Talk discussions, faith-building experiences, confirmation preparation, mission opportunities, and intergenerational fellowship. Targeted at teens and their families.
• Small Groups Faith-based Bible study and fellowship groups meeting at 10:00 AM, including BFFs (Building Families of Faith), The Good News Class, The Hannon Class, and The Pairs & Spares Class, each meeting in different locations. Targeted at adults seeking Bible study, faith discussion, and fellowship.
• Missions and Outreach

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides weekend meals for students at Mint Hill and Lebanon Road Elementary Schools through Book Bags of Love program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Philadelphia Presbyterian ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026Collaborative worship partnership during Holy Week 2026. Joint Maundy Thursday service held at Blair Road UMC on April 2, 2026, with Good Friday service held at Philadelphia Presbyterian on April 3, 2026. Churches also partner on Appalachian Service Project (ASP) mission trips.
• Empire PizzaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal restaurant hosting Spirit Night fundraiser on June 8, 2026 benefiting the Appalachian Service Project mission trip. A percentage of sales or all customer visits support the church's mission work.
• Boy Scouts Pack 144coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch supports local Boy Scout pack meeting at the church facilities, providing meeting space and organizational support for scouting activities including camping, hiking, and community service projects.
• Girl Scouts Troop 5314coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch supports local Girl Scout troop, providing meeting space and organizational support for leadership development, skill-building, and community engagement activities.
• The Roof AboveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHomeless ministry organization at 1210 North Tryon where Blair Road UMC volunteers prepare and serve meals on a quarterly basis. Volunteers assist with meal prep and serving.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Christ Community Church (Charlotte): Charlotte-area contemporary church with family and youth programming of comparable scale. Competes directly with Blair Road's contemporary service and small-group model for young families and youth.
• Elevation Church: Largest Charlotte-area contemporary, multi-site church. Directly comparable to Blair Road's 11:11 AM contemporary service; competes for the same young family demographic with significantly greater production scale, digital reach, and multi-campus footprint.
• Forest Hill Church: Charlotte-area contemporary and traditional church with comparable multi-style worship model and strong family/youth programming. Operates across multiple campuses in the same metro, competing head-to-head with Blair Road for young families.
• Myers Park United Methodist Church: Large historic United Methodist Church in Charlotte within the same UMC denomination. Offers similar traditional and contemporary worship services and comparable community outreach emphasis, providing a direct denominational peer.
• Providence Baptist Church: Charlotte-area Baptist church with a comparable family-ministry portfolio and community outreach emphasis. Targets the same Mint Hill-adjacent demographic with a similar scale of operations and program breadth.
• Quail Hollow Presbyterian Church: Charlotte-area Presbyterian church serving a similar Mint Hill-adjacent suburban demographic. Comparable traditional worship style, small-group ministry, and community engagement focus.
• St. Luke's United Methodist Church: Charlotte-area United Methodist Church within the same UMC denomination. Offers a similar traditional/contemporary worship structure and comparable children's and youth ministry portfolio.
• Philadelphia Presbyterian Church: Existing ecumenical partner located in the broader Charlotte area. Operates joint Holy Week services and Appalachian Service Project mission trips with Blair Road, with a comparable traditional worship and community outreach model.
• Sardis Presbyterian Church: Charlotte-area Presbyterian church with comparable community outreach programming and traditional worship style. Operates mission partnerships and small-group ministries of similar scale to Blair Road's.
• Cokesbury United Methodist Church: Charlotte-area UMC peer with a balanced traditional/contemporary worship model and family ministries. Denominationally aligned with Blair Road and operating at a similar single-campus scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@blairroadumcMH/streams
• Facebookfacebook.com/BlairRoadUMC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blair-road-united-methodist

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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