Spiritworks Inc

What Spiritworks Inc does

Spiritworks Inc, doing business as the Spiritworks Center for Formation and Leadership, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered at 7287 Beacon Hill Drive, Pittsburgh, PA. The organization delivers spiritual formation programming, leadership training, retreats, workshops, officiant services for weddings and end-of-life ceremonies, and facilitator/participant certification. It is led by Executive Director Rev. Dr. Patricia D. Brown, an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church (Susquehanna Conference) with 45+ years in ministry, a Ph.D. in Pastoral Theology and Practical Spirituality, and a decade as Bereavement Services Manager and Chaplain at VITAS Healthcare Pittsburgh.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform; service delivery is in-person at churches, homes, funeral homes, retreat facilities, and natural burial parks, primarily in Pittsburgh/Western Pennsylvania and the Southeast United States. Its publishing arm comprises ten books by Dr. Brown covering prayer, meditation, spiritual gifts, women's spirituality, and end-of-life planning, distributed through Abingdon Press, Jossey-Bass, and a self-published imprint (Spiritworks Press). A portion of donations, gifts, and honorariums are routed through the partner charity Hope Made Real to support Urukundo Home for Children in Rwanda.

Spiritworks generates revenue through four streams: (1) speaking and workshop honorariums under published fee guidelines, (2) donation-based officiant services for funerals, memorials, weddings, and vow renewals, (3) book royalties and self-published sales, and (4) charitable donations to the 501(c)(3). The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and community-referral driven, with marketing through the spiritworks.org website, a Buttondown email newsletter, the published book catalog, and word-of-mouth within faith communities and healthcare networks. The organization operates with 1–10 employees and is functionally a sole-practitioner service business wrapped in a nonprofit structure.

Name

Spiritworks Inc

Legal name

Spiritworks Inc

Website

https://spiritworks.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Spiritworks Inc is a Pittsburgh-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides spiritual formation programs, retreats, officiant services for funerals and weddings, facilitator certifications, and published resources on prayer, grief, and holistic spirituality, serving individuals, faith communities, and healthcare institutions primarily in Western Pennsylvania and the Southeast US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Spiritual Formation and Officiant Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spirituality & Personal Growth Publishing (Mindfulness, Contemplative, New Age) (MPAJAHAH), End-of-Life Emotional & Spiritual Support (Chaplaincy/Counseling) In-Home (HSABAFAH), Meditation Retreats, Workshops & Immersive Programs (HSADAJAF)

Keywords

• Spiritual formation services
• Wedding officiant services
• Funeral officiant services
• Spiritual retreat facilitation
• Nonprofit ministry services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Speaking and Workshop Honorariums: Dr. Patricia D. Brown speaks and teaches on topics of spirituality and meditation at events, retreats, and workshops. Fees are negotiable and include retainers of $100 (local) or $300 (over 100 miles). Checks made to Spiritwork, Inc. with Federal ID provided.
2. Officiant Services: Funeral, memorial, wedding, and vow renewal officiant services. Personal practice is donation-based, inviting clients to make donations to charity (Hope Made Real) in honor of loved one rather than direct payment.
3. Book Sales: Author of ten published books covering spirituality, prayer, meditation, spiritual gifts, and women's spirituality. Books published through Abingdon Press, Jossey-Bass, and self-published through Spiritworks Press.
4. Donations and Charitable Support: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization receiving donations. Portion of donations, gifts, and honorariums support Hope Made Real (501c3) which funds Mama Arlene and the children of Urukundo, Rwanda, Africa.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Spiritworks Inc operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing spiritual formation, leadership training, retreats, and officiant services for weddings, vow renewals, funerals, memorials, burials, and cremation ash-scattering ceremonies. The organization also facilitates workshops and certification programs, and publishes books on spirituality, prayer, meditation, spiritual gifts, women's spirituality, and end-of-life planning authored by Rev. Dr. Patricia D. Brown.

Product overview

Spiritworks Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operated as the Spiritworks Center for Formation and Leadership. The organization provides spiritual formation and leadership development services including retreats, workshops, certifications, and officiant services for weddings and end-of-life ceremonies. The core offerings are centered around facilitating spiritual growth and creating sacred spaces for individuals and communities. The company also publishes books by Rev. Dr. Patricia D. Brown covering topics of spirituality, prayer, meditation, spiritual gifts, women's spirituality, and end-of-life planning. Notable publications include 'When Death Comes' (a comprehensive end-of-life ceremony planning guide) and 'Hope Made Real' (about the Urukundo children in Rwanda). The organization integrates its publishing with its service offerings, using books as resources during retreats and ceremonies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spiritworks Center for Formation and Leadership A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing spiritual formation, leadership training, retreats, workshops, and community certifications for individuals and organizations seeking holistic wellness integrating body, mind, and relationships.
• Wedding and Vow Renewal Officiant Services Facilitation and officiating of wedding ceremonies, vow renewals, and marriage celebrations conducted by Rev. Dr. Patricia D. Brown.
• Funeral, Memorial, and Burial Officiant Services End-of-life ceremony facilitation including funeral services, memorial services, remembrance ceremonies, burial services, and cremation ash-scattering ceremonies, with comprehensive planning guidance.
• Retreat and Workshop Facilitation Organization and leadership of spiritual retreats, seminars, and workshops on topics including spirituality, prayer, meditation, spiritual gifts, and women's spirituality.
• Facilitator and Participant Certification Programs Training and certification programs for individuals to become certified facilitators, participants, and learners within the Spiritworks community.
• When Death Comes: How to Plan an End-of-Life Funeral Service, Memorial, Remembrance or Burial Ceremony A comprehensive guide book by Patricia D. Brown providing templates, readings, prayers, rituals, and sample services for planning end-of-life ceremonies including funerals, memorials, celebrations of life, and burials, including guidance on Jewish faith rituals, children's services, and community-wide grief services.
• Hope Made Real, The Story of Mama Arlene and the Children of Urukundo Book documenting the story of Mama Arlene and the children of Urukundo, Rwanda, Africa, supporting the Urukundo Foundation.
• 30 Days of Hidden Hope for Hard Times Spiritual sustenance book offering affirmations for difficult financial days.
• Paths to Prayer: Finding Your Own Way to the Presence of God Guides readers to discover their prayer type and explore 40 ways to pray from 2000 years of Christian tradition.
• SpiritGifts: One Spirit, Many Gifts Resource exploring spiritual gifts with participant and leader guides.
• Pilgrimage: Meditations on a Journey of Faith Meditation collection reflecting on pilgrimage as a spiritual journey.
• 365 Affirmations for Hopeful Living Daily affirmation resource for cultivating hope.
• How to Create Your Own Faith-based Women's Christian Spirituality Group: Circle of Hearts Guide for starting and sustaining faith-based women's spirituality groups.
• Learning To Lead From Your Spiritual Center Leadership resource focused on spiritual centeredness.
• Heart to Heart: A Spiritual Journey for Women Women's spirituality participant guide for spiritual journeying.
• From the Heart: A Personal Prayer Journal Faith-based personal prayer journal for spiritual reflection.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hope Made Real (501c3)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA 501(c)(3) organization that Dr. Patricia D. Brown serves on the Board. A portion of donations, gifts, and honorariums for Spiritworks services support Mama Arlene and the children of Urukundo, Rwanda, Africa. This charitable partnership channels resources to support children and families in Rwanda.
• Urukundo Home for Children, Rwanda, AfricacoreOthersHumanitarian organization providing care for children and families in Rwanda. Supported through donations facilitated by Spiritworks and Hope Made Real. Dr. Brown serves on the Board of Hope Made Real which supports this organization.
• Penn Forest Natural Burial Park, Verona, PAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNatural burial park venue where Dr. Brown conducts funeral and memorial services. Multiple services documented as having been facilitated at this location, suggesting an ongoing working relationship.
• The United Methodist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Patricia D. Brown is an ordained Elder in Full Connection under episcopal appointment by The United Methodist Church, Susquehanna Conference. Provides official clergy credentials and connection to denomination-wide faith communities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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