United Christian Church

What United Christian Church does

Eastwood Christian Church is a non-profit religious congregation affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) denomination, operating from a single campus at 1601 Eastland Avenue in East Nashville, Tennessee. The church traces its roots to 1871, took its current name in 1930 from the merger of Woodland Street Christian Church and Eastland Christian Church, and has maintained continuous ministry for over 150 years through major disruptions including the Great Depression and two tornadoes (1933 and 1998). It is governed by an elected 2026 General Board led by Chairperson Gina Waters and led pastorally by Senior Minister Rev. KJ Kim, supported by a small ministry staff of approximately seven named personnel plus a broader board structure of Elders, Deacons, Trustees, and Committee Chairs.

The church's core offerings center on a weekly Sunday worship service at 10:00 AM featuring a blended worship style described as ranging 'from Bach to Bluegrass,' supplemented by livestream on Facebook and YouTube. Surrounding programming includes children's ministry (ECC Children, birth through 4th grade), youth ministry (ECC Youth for middle and high school students), adult formation (Bible study, Disciples 101, fellowship), community outreach partnerships, wedding services, and an affiliated EC3 Parents Day Out program operated as a separate organization on the church campus. Eastwood styles itself as an Open and Affirming congregation under an 'All Means All' philosophy, welcoming people regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, ethnicity, ability, economic status, or theological background.

The revenue model is entirely donation-based, drawing on weekly in-person offerings, annual stewardship pledges, Venmo digital giving (@eastwoodchristianchurch), and mail-in checks. The church tithes 10% of every gift to external mission partners including Bethany Hills, Nashville Cares, East Nashville Care Market, Retrieving Independence, and others. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Customer-facing distribution occurs through the single sanctuary plus global livestream, while community-side distribution includes facility hosting for Room In The Inn (since 1996), Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Narcotics Anonymous, the Eastwood Neighbors Association, and membership in the NOAH anti-racist coalition of the Gamaliel network.

Name

United Christian Church

Legal name

Eastwood Christian Church

Website

https://eastwoodchristianchurch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1871

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eastwood Christian Church is a 150-year-old Open and Affirming Disciples of Christ congregation in East Nashville offering weekly Sunday worship, children's and youth ministry, adult formation, and community outreach partnerships funded entirely by congregational donations and tithes.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. In-Person Offerings: Weekly Sunday worship service collections gathered during in-person gatherings. Members and visitors contribute through traditional offering plates.
2. Annual Pledges: Annual stewardship pledges where members commit to regular giving throughout the year, providing predictable foundation for church operations.
3. Venmo Donations: Digital giving through Venmo at @eastwoodchristianchurch, QR code provided for convenient mobile donations.
4. Mail-in Checks: Checks payable to Eastwood Christian Church mailed or delivered to church address.
5. Mission Tithing: 10% of every gift is shared with mission partners beyond the congregation, extending Christ’s love throughout the community and world.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Eastwood Christian Church is a Disciples of Christ congregation offering weekly Sunday worship services at 10:00 AM (in-person and livestreamed), age-tiered Christian education through children's, youth, and adult ministries, and community outreach programs serving neighbors experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, and recovery needs. The church also hosts weddings, provides pastoral care, and operates the EC3 Parents Day Out program on its campus, all funded by voluntary donations from congregants and supporters.

Product overview

Eastwood Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) offers a unified portfolio of worship, educational, fellowship, and service programs. The core offering centers on Sunday worship services (10:00 AM, streamed via Facebook and YouTube), supported by children's ministry (ECC Children), youth ministry (ECC Youth), adult ministries including Bible study and Disciples 101 classes, and community outreach through partnerships with Room In The Inn, NOAH, and other nonprofits. The church also facilitates giving through in-person, mail, and Venmo channels, donates 10% of offerings to mission partners, and offers wedding services. EC3 Parents Day Out operates as an external partnership on the church campus.

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Products and services

• Sunday Worship Service Weekly traditional worship service held every Sunday at 10:00 AM, featuring blended music styles ranging from Bach to Bluegrass, accompanied by organ or piano, livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube for the congregation and visitors.
• ECC Children Ministry Children's ministry providing a safe, joyful, and nurturing environment where children from birth through 4th grade can experience faith through age-appropriate Bible lessons, prayer, music, crafts, and hands-on activities. Nursery is available from 8:55 AM for children birth through Kindergarten, and Children's Worship is offered for Kindergarten through 4th grade during Sunday service.
• ECC Youth Ministry Youth ministry for middle and high school students providing opportunities to build friendships, explore faith, ask questions, and grow in faith through Sunday School, weekly Youth Group gatherings with games, Bible study, and fellowship, plus summer camp, retreats, and service projects.
• Adult Ministries Adult faith formation programs including weekly Sunday School Bible study (9:00-9:45 AM), Pastor's Class (Disciples 101) exploring Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) history and beliefs, monthly Fun Adults fellowship activities, and various mission and service opportunities.
• Community Outreach Ministries Service ministries that bring joy, comfort, peace, and justice to neighbors through partnerships with Room In The Inn, the NOAH anti-racist coalition, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Narcotics Anonymous, and annual donations to local nonprofits including Nashville Cares, Grace for the Wounded, and East Nashville Care Market.
• Wedding Ceremonies Wedding ceremony services offered at the church facility in East Nashville for couples interested in hosting their wedding at Eastwood Christian Church.
• EC3 Parents Day Out A Parents Day Out program operated on the Eastwood Christian Church campus and managed by external leadership at ec3nashville.org, providing daytime programming for young children.

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Room In The InncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDowntown Nashville organization providing shelter, resources and education to people experiencing homelessness. Eastwood has partnered since 1996, providing shelter, dinner, breakfast and sack lunches twice a month November through March during highest demand season.
• NOAH (Nashville Organized for Action and Hope)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnti-racist, faith-based coalition of congregations, community organizations, and labor unions. Part of the Gamaliel national network building political power by uniting people of different races and faiths. Eastwood is an active member.
• Cub Scouts / Boy Scouts of America (Pack 1548)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEastwood provides meeting space and support for Pack 1548, offering ready-made opportunities for families to do fun things together and help youth grow.
• Girl ScoutsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEastwood provides meeting space and support for Girl Scout programming, helping girls discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges.
• Narcotics AnonymousminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEastwood provides meeting space for Narcotics Anonymous recovery group meetings in East Nashville.
• Eastwood Neighbors AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEastwood provides meeting space for the local neighborhood association serving East Nashville residents.
• EC3 Parents Day OutminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeparate organization (ec3nashville.org) affiliated with Eastwood Christian Church providing parents day out program for children.
• Various Mission Partners (Giving recipients)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual mission giving recipients including: Bethany Hills, Disciples Divinity House, East Nashville Care Market, Family & Children's Service-Angel Tree, Grace for the Wounded, Nashville Cares, Nashville Foster Love Closet, Retrieving Independence, We Are One Recovery. These organizations receive 10% of Eastwood's annual offerings.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Belmont Church: Another Nashville congregation affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), historically Belmont Heights. Comparable to Eastwood in denomination, progressive posture, and multi-generational programming model, making it a direct local peer.
• National City Christian Church: The historic flagship congregation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Washington, D.C. Comparable denomination and worship style to Eastwood, but with a national-stage profile and significantly larger institutional footprint.
• Woodmont Christian Church: Nashville-based congregation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the same denomination as Eastwood. It is the closest comparable in theology, polity, and city, providing a near-direct peer for membership scale, programming breadth, and progressive mainline positioning.
• Central Christian Church (Indianapolis): A large Disciples of Christ congregation with a multi-site model and progressive orientation. Comparable to Eastwood in denomination, theology, and program emphasis, but operating at significantly larger scale outside the Nashville market.

Broad incumbents

• West End United Methodist Church: A progressive mainline Protestant church in Nashville with a strong social-justice orientation and historical urban presence. Overlaps with Eastwood on inclusive theology and civic engagement but operates at a larger institutional scale within the United Methodist tradition.
• First Baptist Church Nashville: A large historic downtown Nashville congregation with a much broader institutional footprint. Comparable as a mainstream Protestant church in the same city, but significantly larger and more resourced, positioning it as a broad incumbent rather than a direct peer.

Regional players

• Otter Creek Church: A Church of Christ congregation in the Nashville metro area. Comparable in its Nashville presence and contemporary worship approach, but operates in a different denominational tradition and suburban footprint.
• Brentwood Baptist Church: A large multi-campus Southern Baptist congregation in the Nashville metro. Comparable as a regional faith provider but serves a different geography (suburban Brentwood) and denomination, making it a regional rather than direct peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@EastwoodChristianChurch/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/EastwoodChristianChurch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eastwood-christian-church

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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