National Association Of Congregational Christian Churches

What National Association Of Congregational Christian Churches does

The National Association of Congregational Christian Churches (NACCC) is a private nonprofit religious association founded in 1954 and headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. It serves as a national fellowship organization for 312 affiliated Congregational Christian congregations representing 28,715 individual church members (as of July 2022). The organization is governed by a board of directors, a leadership council, and three operating ministry councils (Growth, Vitality, and Mission and Outreach), and is led by a small paid staff supplemented by extensive volunteer leadership.

NACCC delivers a portfolio of association services rather than a discrete technology product. Core offerings include The Congregationalist magazine, pastoral search assistance, financial assistance programs (Hurting Churches Fund, Silver Linings Grants, Ministerial Assistance and Enrichment Fund), theological and lay leadership education through the Center for Congregational Leadership (founded 2008) and the Congregational Foundation for Theological Studies, an annual meeting and conference, the NAPF & HOPE Youth Conference, mission partner coordination, and the Congregational Investment Trust. Supporting technology infrastructure is limited to commodity SaaS tools (Zoom, PayPal, Qgiv, Wufoo, SimpleBooklet, Vimeo) with no proprietary platform or AI/ML components.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-member Fair Share and Fair Share Plus contributions from member churches (a minimum of $13 per congregation member), supplemented by individual and institutional donations, foundation grants, the newly launched Congregationalist Campaign endowment initiative, conference and workshop registration fees, and investment returns. The association operates exclusively within the United States and has no parent company, subsidiaries in the commercial sense, or external investors; recent leadership restructuring includes a fractional CFO engagement with Lauber Business Partners and an ongoing Executive Director search following the departure of Rev. Dr. Ashley Cleere.

Name

National Association Of Congregational Christian Churches

Legal name

National Association of Congregational Christian Churches

Website

https://naccc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The National Association of Congregational Christian Churches (NACCC) is a 1954-founded nonprofit religious association serving 312 affiliated Congregational Christian congregations across the United States with fellowship, pastoral search support, theological education, financial aid, and mission coordination programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Denominational Association Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Congregational church fellowship
• Clergy education programs
• Religious association services
• Mission outreach support
• Church resource publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Oak Creek

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Member churches contribute through Fair Share or Fair Share Plus gifts ($13 or more per congregation member) to the Shared Ministry Fund, which sustains NACCC programs and services.
2. Donations and Contributions: Individual donors, foundations, corporations, and associations support the NACCC through general donations and designated campaigns such as The Congregationalist Campaign endowment initiative.
3. Program Fees: Revenue from conference registrations, educational programs (such as the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising at $350 for member churches), workshop fees, and publication sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The National Association of Congregational Christian Churches (NACCC) is a nonprofit religious association that provides fellowship, educational programs, mission support, and organizational resources to its member Congregational Christian churches. It operates through annual meetings, year-round delegate networks, clergy and youth education initiatives, missionary partnerships, and resource publications while respecting the congregational autonomy of its independent member churches.

Product overview

The National Association of Congregational Christian Churches (NACCC) offers a portfolio of church association services organized around fellowship support, educational programs, and mission outreach. Core offerings include The Congregationalist magazine, Pastoral Search services, Financial Assistance Programs (Hurting Churches Fund, Silver Linings Grants), and Mission Partners programs. Educational services are delivered through the Center for Congregational Leadership (founded 2008), encompassing the Lay Ministry Training Program (LMTP), History & Polity Course, and Congregational Foundation for Theological Studies (CFTS). Annual programming includes the AMC Annual Meeting & Conference and NAPF & HOPE Youth Conference. Additional resources include the NACCC Yearbook, Worship Resources DVD, NACCC Prayer Circle, NACCC Member Forum, Congregational Investment Trust, and Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising. The organization operates The Congregationalist Campaign as a dedicated endowment fundraising initiative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Congregationalist: A magazine publication serving as a ministry of connection, education, and inspiration for Congregational Christian churches across the country
• NAPF & HOPE Youth Conference
• Center for Congregational Leadership
• The Congregationalist Campaign
• NAPF (National Association of Pilgrim Fellowship)
• HOPE (Heritage of Pilgrim Endeavor)
• Youth Scholarships

Products and services

• Annual Meeting & Conference

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• A Christian Ministry in the National ParkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA mission partner of the NACCC that collaborates on ministry initiatives including the Cherokee Cultural Exploration Ministry Trip. Represents NACCC's connection to outdoor ministry and national parks ministry.
• Mission Partners (Global)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNACCC supports global mission partners including: Christ to the Villages, Word Alive Mission, Morgan Scott Project, and others. These partners receive vetting, accountability support, and connection to NACCC member churches for mission giving.
• Interim Ministry NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with the NACCC Vitality Ministry Council to offer the Fundamentals of Transitional Ministry course exclusively for NACCC-affiliated clergy and lay leaders.
• Lake Institute on Faith & Giving (Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF) program offered to NACCC member church individuals at a significantly discounted rate.
• Cherokee United Methodist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with NACCC through the Mission and Outreach Ministry Council (MOMC) for the Cherokee Cultural Exploration Ministry Trip.
• Wisconsin Congregational AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost association for the 2023 Annual Meeting & Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
• State and Regional AssociationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional Congregational associations that work with NACCC and may have additional scholarships available for youth conferences and programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Baptist Churches USA: A mainline Protestant denomination with congregational polity, regional associations, seminaries, and member-church dues funding model — closely paralleling NACCC's structure and offering competing identity for independent-minded Baptist congregations.
• United Church of Christ: The most direct peer — both are national expressions of the American Congregational tradition. NACCC was formed by Congregational churches that did not join the UCC's 1957 merger; the two organize similar polity, mission, and education programs for member congregations.
• Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): A mainline Protestant denomination with strong historical ties to the Stone-Campbell/Congregational traditions; operates general ministries, regional assemblies, and theological education similar to NACCC's Center for Congregational Leadership.
• Cooperative Baptist Fellowship: A moderate Baptist cooperative of autonomous churches, organized as a fellowship (not a denomination) with member dues, mission partnerships, and annual meetings — a near structural mirror to NACCC's congregational fellowship model.
• Alliance of Baptists: A progressive Baptist fellowship of autonomous congregations providing mutual support, mission coordination, and clergy resources — structurally analogous to NACCC's autonomy-preserving fellowship approach.

Broad incumbents

• The Episcopal Church: Operates a General Convention, seminaries, and worldwide mission network — broadly overlapping NACCC's scope of services while serving a much larger membership.
• Unitarian Universalist Association: A mainline liberal religious body with congregational polity, member-church dues, district assemblies, and youth programs (e.g., UU Youth Camp) comparable to NAPF & HOPE — competing for the same culturally progressive members.
• Evangelical Lutheran Church in America: A larger mainline denomination providing analogous synod-based structure, seminary education, and humanitarian outreach (e.g., ELCA World Hunger), operating at a scale significantly above NACCC.
• Presbyterian Church (USA): A larger mainline Protestant denomination with parallel ministry portfolio (mission, education, publishing, financial assistance) and a national assembly model comparable to NACCC's Annual Meeting & Conference.

Regional players

• Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. A national fellowship of autonomous Baptist churches with educational ministries, a publishing arm, and annual session structure analogous to NACCC's programs and meetings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thenaccc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-association-of-congregational-christian-churches

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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