Life Center

What Life Center does

Life Center is a multi-campus, non-denominational evangelical church headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, operating three physical campuses (Central at 1717 S Union Ave, North Tacoma at 3939 N Pearl St, and Rainier at 17708 28th Ave E) plus an online campus at live.lifecenter.com. The organization serves a multi-generational congregation spanning infants through seniors through a portfolio of age-specific ministries including LCKids (6 weeks–5th grade), LCStudents (6th–12th grade), Sisterhood women's ministry, The MOMCO for mothers, PrimeTimers for adults 60+, and Life Groups small-group fellowship, with structured faith-formation pathways (Alpha, Discover Class, Following Jesus, Baptism). The Rainier Campus offers bilingual English/Spanish services, and the church maintains an affiliated ecosystem comprising Life Christian Academy (PK-12 school), Life Christian Foundation, and Life Manor.

The underlying technology stack is intentionally lightweight: a Squarespace-hosted website (lifecenter.com), the LC App for iOS and Android, live-streaming via YouTube and the Online Campus platform, and the CCB (Church Community Builder) SaaS tool for event registration and form management. There is no proprietary technology platform; digital channels function primarily as engagement and distribution layers rather than as differentiated product surface.

Life Center's revenue model is that of a nonprofit religious organization: the core funding stream is voluntary tithes and offerings from the congregation (a "Give" portal on the website), supplemented by fee-based program revenue from camps (LCKids Summer Camp $350-$380, LCStudents camps $285-$335), mission trips ($500-$2,200), conferences ($60-$80), and small-ticket special events (Ladies Night $20, Prime Timers luncheons $5-$10). Most ministry programs (Alpha, Discover Class, Membership Class, Life Groups, Build Night) are free. Go-to-market is community-led, with acquisition driven by word-of-mouth referral, in-person events (Back to School Bashes, Block Parties), the online campus, and the mobile app — paid advertising is not a primary channel. Life Center CARES drives local and global outreach through partnerships with YWAM Homes of Hope, Dwellings Now, Hearts Empowering the Poor, and Mission of Hope.

Name

Life Center

Legal name

Life Center Church of Tacoma, WA

Website

https://lifecenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Life Center is a multi-campus nonprofit church in Tacoma, WA operating three physical campuses and an online campus, serving a multi-generational congregation through children's, student, women's, senior, and outreach ministries funded by tithes, offerings, and program fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Church services
• Religious organization
• Spiritual formation
• Community ministry
• Worship gatherings

Headquarters

HQ city

Tacoma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings (Donations): Life Center operates as a nonprofit religious organization funded primarily through voluntary tithes and offerings from its congregation. The website includes a 'Give' section indicating regular giving is a core revenue stream. No fee-for-service model is described for regular worship attendance.
2. Camp and Program Registration Fees: The church charges registration fees for structured programs including LCKids Summer Camp ($350-$380), LC Students Summer Camp ($285-$335), mission trips ($500-$2,200), winter conferences ($60-$80), Ladies Night ($20 at the door), Alpha course (free), and Grief Share ($20). These fees partially offset program costs.
3. Special Event Revenue: Revenue is generated from ticketed or fee-based special events such as Prime Timers luncheons ($5-$10), Ladies Night ($20), Mother/Dad's Day banquets ($10), Pioneer Farm bus trip (ticket purchase), and LC Family Conference. These are ancillary revenue streams supplementing donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Life Center is a multi-campus, non-profit church in Tacoma, Washington that provides weekly worship services, age-specific ministry programs (children, students, women, seniors), spiritual formation classes (Build Night, Life Groups, Discover Class, Following Jesus, Alpha), and local and international mission/outreach programs through Life Center CARES. It operates across three physical campuses (Central, North Tacoma, Rainier) and an online campus, with bilingual English/Spanish services.

Product overview

Life Center is a multi-campus church based in Tacoma, Washington offering a comprehensive ministry portfolio across three physical campuses (Central, North Tacoma, and Rainier) plus an online campus. The church provides spiritual formation through programs like Build Night, Discover Class, and Following Jesus; age-specific ministries including LC Kids, LC Students, Sisterhood, The MOMCO, and PrimeTimers; and outreach through Life Center CARES mission trips. Digital offerings include the LC App for mobile engagement, live streaming via Church Online Campus, the Build Strong Podcast, and 21 Days of Prayer devotional resources. The church operates on a unified ministry platform where in-person gatherings, digital channels, and community programs interconnect to support the mission of bringing life in Jesus to every life in the community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LCKIDS: Children's ministry for kids 6 weeks - 5th grade
• LCStudents
• Life Center C.A.R.E.S.
• PrimeTimers
• Sisterhood
• The MOMCO
• Build Strong Podcast

Products and services

• Church Online Campus Live streaming and on-demand viewing platform of church services enabling remote participation across all campuses and languages.
• LC Kids Children's ministry program for ages 6 weeks through 5th grade, providing age-appropriate spiritual formation and fellowship during services and events.
• LC Students Youth ministry for 6th through 12th grade students, offering Build Night classes, summer camps, mission trips, and student events.
• Build Night Weekly spiritual growth program offering classes for men, women, young adults, students, and children through prayer, groups, and educational sessions.
• Life Center CARES Missional care activation program cultivating local and global outreach, including mission trips and community service initiatives.
• Discover Class Two-part onboarding class to help visitors and members discover spiritual gifts, understand church beliefs, and find engagement opportunities.
• Following Jesus Foundational faith class exploring principles for walking with Jesus, available across all campuses as a 4-5 week series.
• Life Groups Small group fellowship and Bible study communities that meet regularly to foster connection and spiritual growth.
• Sisterhood Women's ministry program offering Bible studies, Ladies Night events, Virtuous Woman gatherings, and fellowship opportunities.
• The MOMCO Ministry for mothers providing fellowship, Mom Meet-Up gatherings, and support for parents with young children.
• PrimeTimers Ministry for adults 60+, offering luncheons, outings, bus trips, and fellowship activities throughout the year.
• Compassion Ministries Ministry providing grief support, Stephen Ministry training, and compassionate care resources for those in need.
• Life Center C.A.R.E.S. Mission Trips International and local mission trip opportunities including Honduras, Mexico, El Salvador builds and youth mission experiences.
• LCKids Summer Camp Overnight summer camp held at Black Lake Bible Camp in Olympia WA for 3rd-6th graders; cabin lodging, leaders, and all camp activities included.
• LCStudents Summer Camp Overnight summer camp held at Lake Retreat Camp in Ravensdale WA for 6th-12th grade students with early and standard pricing tiers.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YWAM Homes of HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLife Center partners with YWAM (Youth With A Mission) Homes of Hope for international home-building mission trips. The partnership involves traveling to locations (El Salvador, Ensenada Mexico) to build safe, brand-new homes for families in need, combining construction service with prayer and evangelism. YWAM provides on-the-ground coordination, logistics, and building expertise while Life Center provides volunteer participants and funding.
• Hearts Empowering the PoorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLife Center partners with Hearts Empowering the Poor for mission trips to San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico. The partnership involves children's ministry, feeding programs, and home building for deserving families. Life Center provides volunteer teams and program fees while Hearts Empowering the Poor provides local coordination, lodging, and program delivery.
• Dream Center (Los Angeles)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLife Center previously planned a mission trip to the Dream Center in Los Angeles, a resource center focused on supporting those affected by homelessness, hunger, and lack of education through residential and community outreach programs. The trip was planned for LCStudents but was pivoted to Portland OR for cost/accessibility reasons.
• Dwellings NowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLife Center partners with Dwellings Now for Roatan, Honduras mission trips. Dwellings Now coordinates home-building efforts (16x24 homes) for families in need on the island of Roatan. Life Center provides volunteer teams and funding. The 2025 trip served the Gonzalez Cruz family.
• Black Lake Bible CampcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLife Center's LCKids Summer Camp has been hosted at Black Lake Bible Camp in Olympia WA for over 20 years. The camp provides the physical facilities (cabins, open spaces, lake access) for the week-long overnight camp for 3rd–6th graders. This is a long-standing venue partnership critical to the LCKids camp program.
• Life Christian AcademycoreOthersLife Christian Academy (LCA) is a PK–12 private Christian school affiliated with Life Center Church. It operates as a separate entity but shares the church's mission of bringing life in Jesus to the community. Life Center promotes LCA programs and events, including the annual LCA Dreams Auction. LCA is co-located at the Central Campus area (Korum Activities Center / school gym).
• Life Christian FoundationminorOthersAn affiliated nonprofit organization under the Life Center umbrella, referenced in footer links alongside Life Christian Academy and Life Manor. Serves as a supporting ministry entity.
• Life ManorminorOthersAn affiliated organization referenced in the website footer alongside Life Christian Academy and Life Christian Foundation. Appears to be a senior living or housing ministry affiliated with the church.
• Mission of HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLife Center partners with Mission of Hope for meal-packing events, such as the March 2025 event to pack 50,000 meals for school children and orphans in Haiti. Mission of Hope provides the meal-packing program and distribution network.
• Newhope Youth and The Movement Student MinistriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLife Center LCStudents collaborates with Newhope Youth and The Movement student ministries for joint events such as the Summer Kick-Off 2025 at Hjelseth Field, combining congregations for worship and fellowship. This cross-church student ministry partnership broadens reach and deepens regional youth community connections.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Life.Church: Life.Church (Craig Groeschel) is one of the largest multi-site churches in the U.S. with a strong digital-first strategy including the YouVersion Bible app. It is a direct peer on multi-site campus model, digital engagement, and contemporary worship positioning.
• Elevation Church: Elevation Church (Steven Furtick) is a multi-site contemporary church with strong digital presence, online streaming, and a comparable multi-generational ministry model. Direct peer in modern worship and digital distribution.
• Saddleback Church: Saddleback Church (Rick Warren) operates a large multi-site model with multiple physical campuses, a comparable congregation lifecycle ministry approach, and global P.E.A.C.E. mission outreach that parallels Life Center CARES.
• North Point Community Church: North Point (Andy Stanley) pioneered the strategic multi-site church model and emphasizes small groups, children's ministry, and next-step pathways — directly comparable to Life Center's Life Groups, LCKids, and Discover Class structure.
• Transformation Church: Transformation Church (Derrick Gray) is a multi-site contemporary church with strong digital streaming, multi-generational ministries, and a similar community-event-driven GTM.
• Gateway Church: Gateway Church (Robert Morris) is a large multi-site church with comparable children's, student, and adult ministries, plus global missions partnerships — structurally similar to Life Center's ministry portfolio.
• Summit Church: Summit Church (J.D. Greear) operates a multi-site model with strong small-group (LIFE Groups) emphasis, global missional engagement, and contemporary worship — directly comparable to Life Center's Life Groups and Life Center CARES approach.

Regional players

• Bethel Church: Bethel Church (Redding, CA) is a Pacific Northwest-adjacent multi-site church with a comparable spirit-filled contemporary identity, global missions footprint, and online streaming presence. Regional peer with similar theological positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LifeCenterChurch
• Facebookfacebook.com/lifecentercentral
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lifecentertacoma

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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