LeaderWorks

Name

LeaderWorks

Legal name

LeaderWorks

Website

https://leaderworks.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Ministry Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Sermon, Homiletics & Ministry Resource Publishing (Preaching Aids, Pastoral Resources) (MPAJAHAD), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Clergy coaching services
• Church consulting
• Faith-based publishing
• Stewardship campaigns
• Anglican ministry resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Plano

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Giving: LeaderWorks is a nonprofit ministry supported by generous donors who care about the ministry of the church. Donations are accepted online via Aplos, text-to-give, stock donations, and RMD (Required Minimum Distributions) donations. All gifts are tax-deductible.
2. Book Sales: LeaderWorks publishes and sells books through its RMLBooks imprint. Books are available for individual purchase on Amazon and the LeaderWorks website, as well as discounted bulk purchases for churches (boxes of 13-25 books). Titles include stewardship guides, devotionals, and leadership resources.
3. Coaching and Consulting Services: One-on-one and group coaching services for pastors and bishops, as well as consulting for vestries and dioceses navigating transitions, rector searches, and strategic planning. Revenue is generated through service fees for these professional engagements.
4. Faith-Based Travel Tours: David and Fran Roseberry lead inspirational Christian tours to Israel, Jordan, Greece, Italy, Scotland, Ireland, and England. Registration and payment are handled through partner Imagine Tour and Travel. The ministry benefits from increased engagement and book sales driven by these travel experiences.
5. LeaderWorks Trust Grants: The LeaderWorks Trust provides feasibility study grants to Anglican churches, funded through the Revolving Fund. Beginning in 2025, churches repay grants within 12 months of their campaigns, creating a sustainable cycle. This model supports capital campaigns while generating future capital for additional grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LeaderWorks is a nonprofit ministry that equips Anglican church leaders and congregations through professional coaching, consulting, and a publishing imprint of faith-based books. Its offerings include one-on-one and group coaching for pastors and bishops, consulting for vestries navigating transitions and rector searches, keynote speaking at church events, and a grant program that funds feasibility studies for church capital campaigns. Complementary offerings include RMLBooks titles on stewardship and biblical study, plus guided faith-based tours to Israel and Europe.

Product overview

LeaderWorks is a non-profit ministry offering a portfolio of products and services for Christian leaders and churches, particularly within the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA). The core offerings include: (1) RMLBooks - a collection of faith-based books covering topics from biblical studies (The First 24, The Last Will and Testament of the Apostle Paul, The Psalm on the Cross) to church leadership and stewardship (A Field Guide for Giving, Inspiring Generosity, The Seven Tools); (2) Coaching, Consulting, and Speaking services for pastors, bishops, and vestries; (3) Faith-based travel tours to Israel, Europe, and the British Isles led by Founder David Roseberry; (4) The LeaderWorks Trust - a grant program providing feasibility study funding for church capital campaigns in partnership with Horizons Stewardship; and (5) The Collect Generator - a digital tool for liturgical prayer resources. These offerings work together to support church growth, leadership development, and spiritual formation across the ACNA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RMLBooks: Publishing imprint for books written by David Roseberry, including titles like The First 24, The Seven Tools, The Rector, The Vestry, and the Bishop, and other stewardship and leadership resources.

Products and services

• The First 24 A book structured in 24 chapters that walks through the first 24 hours of Jesus' public ministry in Capernaum according to the Gospel of Mark, intended for Christian readers seeking deeper biblical study.
• The Last Will and Testament of the Apostle Paul A book exploring Paul's final written words to Timothy, revealing his humanity, courage, priorities, and faith, available in Audible format.
• The Ordinary Ways of God A study of the Book of Ruth (85 verses), exploring faith, loyalty, and God's providence through the story of a Moabite girl.
• The Rector, the Vestry, and the Bishop A guide for Anglicans to understand the inner workings of Anglican congregations, with expanded chapters on the role of the bishop. Available in bulk boxes of 13 for $150.
• A Field Guide for Giving A resource for pastors and church leaders on stewardship and generosity, containing teaching, anecdotes, and practical guidance for capital fund campaigns. Available in bulk boxes of 25 for $185.
• The Giving Life A line-by-line exposition of Paul's vision and theology of money based on 2 Corinthians 8 and 9, suitable for individual study or group discussion.
• Inspiring Generosity A strategic 10-step blueprint for annual stewardship campaigns grounded in Scripture, designed to transform perspectives on biblical stewardship.
• When the Lord is My Shepherd A line-by-line journey into Psalm 23, exploring the role of the Good Shepherd and confidence in following Him.
• The Psalm on the Cross A deep-dive study through Psalm 22 that Jesus quoted during His ordeal on the Cross, exploring His heart during suffering and victory.
• The Seven Tools A guide for church growth focusing on seven essential tools: Compassion, Purpose, Worship, Discipleship, Small Groups, Deep Friendships, and Strategic Planning. Available in bulk boxes of 25.
• Cuando el Señor es mi Pastor Spanish translation exploring Psalm 23 with discussion questions for group or personal reflection.
• Coaching for Pastors and Bishops One-on-one and group coaching services to support, equip, and encourage clergy in every season of ministry, delivered by ICF-certified life coach David Roseberry.
• Consulting and Search Processes Expert guidance for vestries and dioceses navigating leadership transitions, rector searches, and strategic planning.
• Keynote or Convention Speeches Experienced speaking services for diocesan events, clergy retreats, or national gatherings, delivered by David Roseberry.
• Christian Tours to Israel and Europe Faith-based tours to spiritual destinations including Israel, Jordan, Greece, Italy, Scotland, Ireland, and England, led by David Roseberry and Fran Roseberry with logistics managed by partner Imagine Tour and Travel.
• The LeaderWorks Trust A grant program providing feasibility study grants for Anglican churches undertaking capital campaigns, partnering with Horizons Stewardship. Includes the LeaderWorks Trust Revolving Fund as a 'Pay it Forward' model where churches repay grants within 12 months of campaign completion.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $100 million raised for church programs, ministries, buildings and mission over 30+ years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Horizons StewardshipcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2022Horizons Stewardship is a trusted consulting firm with expertise in church capital campaigns that conducts feasibility studies for churches receiving LeaderWorks Trust grants. The partnership enables comprehensive support from initial assessment through campaign execution, with Horizon's consulting fees ($45,000 per campaign) paid by the church while LeaderWorks funds the $15,000 feasibility study grant.
• Imagine Tour and TravelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorImagine Tour and Travel handles registration, payment processing, and travel logistics for faith-based tours led by David and Fran Roseberry. They provide audio devices, travel documents, and coordinate with hotels and transportation, allowing LeaderWorks to focus on spiritual content and leadership during tours.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• HarperChristian Resources: Major Christian publishing division of HarperCollins producing books, Bible studies, and church leadership curricula. Directly comparable to RMLBooks in publishing Christian books for personal study and church small-group use, but as part of a much larger commercial publishing portfolio.
• Christianity Today: Major evangelical Christian media and publishing organization producing magazines, books, and leadership content for pastors and church leaders. Comparable to LeaderWorks' RMLBooks imprint and Substack content in serving clergy with biblical commentary and leadership resources, but at significantly broader scale and reach.
• Leadership Network: Long-established church leadership research and consulting organization working with large churches and denominations on innovation and growth. Comparable in serving senior pastors and leadership teams, but operates at a broader denominational and multi-faith scale versus LeaderWorks' ACNA focus.
• Group Publishing: Long-standing publisher of church ministry resources, Vacation Bible School curricula, and leadership training materials. Comparable in serving church leaders with practical training content, but operating as a broader, multi-denominational resource provider versus LeaderWorks' Anglican-specific focus.

Emerging players

• ChurchNext: Online learning platform offering video courses for Episcopal/Anglican congregations on leadership, liturgy, and formation. Comparable to LeaderWorks' coaching and resources in serving Anglican church leaders, but delivered through scalable digital courses rather than personal coaching.
• RightNow Media: Faith-based video streaming library serving thousands of churches with Bible study and leadership content. Comparable as a Christian content and clergy resource provider, but operating through a digital subscription model versus LeaderWorks' book- and personal-coaching-led offerings.

Direct peers

• CDF Capital: Church development and capital funding organization that finances building projects and capital campaigns for churches and ministries — comparable to LeaderWorks' Trust program in serving churches' property and capital expansion needs through financial support and campaign expertise.
• Horizons Stewardship: Specialized church capital campaign and stewardship consulting firm that is also LeaderWorks' core implementation partner for the LeaderWorks Trust feasibility studies. Both serve Anglican/Episcopal churches navigating capital campaigns, making them the closest direct comparable in services, customer base, and pricing model.
• The Unstuck Group: Church consulting firm that helps congregations navigate leadership transitions, strategic planning, and revitalization — directly parallel to LeaderWorks' consulting and coaching services for vestries, dioceses, and clergy navigating transitions and rector searches.
• Generis: Faith-based generosity and stewardship ministry that equips pastors and church leaders with teaching, campaigns, and content for biblical generosity — directly overlapping with LeaderWorks' stewardship book titles (A Field Guide for Giving, Inspiring Generosity, The Giving Life) and church fundraising focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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