christ in action

What christ in action does

Atlas Campus Fellowship, doing business historically as Christ in Action, is a non-profit college ministry founded in 1946 by Broadway Church of Christ as "The Bible Chair" and located at 2406 Broadway, Lubbock, TX. The organization has operated continuously for 80+ years under successive brand names (The Bible Chair, Campus Advance, Christ in Action, Atlas Campus Fellowship) and today serves 18-23 year-old students from Texas Tech University, Lubbock Christian University, and other local institutions. Its core programmatic offering consists of weekly on-site gatherings (Wednesday Night Worship at 6:30pm, Sunday Morning Worship at 9:00am) plus integration with Broadway Church of Christ services at 10:30am, supplemented by scheduled one-on-one staff coffee chats and small-group formation. The program emphasizes spiritual resilience, belonging, and Christ-centered formation rather than academic or career outcomes.

The organization runs a small staff of approximately seven ministry personnel led by Campus Minister Jeremy Smith (Doctorate of Ministry, since 2022), with recent bench additions including Associate Campus Minister Christine Barham (promoted 2026) and Campus Ministry Apprentice Cameron Davis. No proprietary technology platform backs the ministry; distribution and engagement are physical and community-led, relying on word-of-mouth referrals, alumni networks, and personal staff outreach rather than digital channels or marketing automation.

To supplement donation-funded ministry operations, Atlas introduced a commercial venue rental offering at its Lubbock facility, including a wedding venue package (starting at $3,000), banquet and conference space (starting at $1,000 for four hours), small meeting and conference rooms (starting at $250 for a half day), and a Silent Disco add-on ($250). Revenue streams are therefore a mix of unquantified donations/grants and small-scale earned income from event rentals and paid registrations such as the 80th Reunion ($125 per attendee). The customer base remains tightly concentrated in a single geography and demographic, with no enterprise contracts, no app, no integrations, and no disclosed investor or external capital structure.

Name

christ in action

Legal name

Atlas Campus Fellowship

Website

https://christinaction.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Atlas Campus Fellowship, formerly Christ in Action, is a non-profit college ministry serving 18-23 year-old students in Lubbock, Texas. Founded in 1946 under Broadway Church of Christ at 2406 Broadway, it operates weekly worship gatherings and now supplements donation-funded ministry operations with commercial venue rental services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious College Ministry

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL), Cultural, Identity & Inclusion Programs (EDALAHAF)

Keywords

• College ministry programs
• Faith-based community services
• Venue rental services
• Campus fellowship gatherings
• Spiritual formation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Elkwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental: Rental of facility space at 2406 Broadway for weddings, banquets, conferences, and small gatherings. Competitive pricing with dedicated building manager included.
2. Event Registration: Registration fees for special events such as the 80th Reunion, covering meals, speaker stipends, worship leader stipends, and activities.
3. Silent Disco Add-On: Add-on rental of 30 wireless headphones with up to 3 music channels and laser lights for events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Atlas Campus Fellowship (formerly Christ in Action) operates a college ministry program serving 18-23 year-old students in Lubbock, Texas, with weekly worship gatherings, staff consultations, and Christ-centered community formation. The organization also operates a venue rental business out of its 2406 Broadway facility, offering wedding, banquet, conference, and meeting space with a dedicated building manager, commercial kitchen, and AV equipment, supplemented by a Silent Disco add-on.

Product overview

Atlas Campus Fellowship (formerly Christ in Action) is a single unified college ministry offering with venue rental services as a complementary commercial offering. The core ministry program provides spiritual formation and community for college-aged students through weekly gatherings and staff consultations. Venue rental services operate as separate commercial offerings including wedding venues, banquet/conference spaces, small meeting rooms, and a Silent Disco add-on. The 80th Reunion event serves as a special registration-based offering for alumni and supporters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College Ministry Program A college ministry program for 18-23 year-olds in Lubbock, Texas, focused on developing spiritual resilience, finding genuine belonging grounded in Christian love, and pursuing Christ-centered formation. Includes Wednesday Night Worship at 6:30pm, Sunday Morning Worship at 9:00am, and Sunday Morning Church at 10:30am at Broadway Church of Christ.
• Wedding Venue Rental Full-day wedding venue rental at 2406 Broadway accommodating up to 150 guests. Package starts at $3,000 and includes exclusive venue access the night before for the rehearsal dinner, a dedicated building manager, a full-size industrial kitchen, and state-of-the-art AV equipment.
• Banquets and Conferences Venue Event venue rental for banquets, conferences, and corporate events accommodating groups up to 150 people. Includes spacious event hall, commercial kitchen, and dedicated building manager. Starting at $1,000 for a 4-hour rental with additional fees for extended hours.
• Small Gatherings and Meetings Rental spaces for small meetings and gatherings including a Conference Room (seating up to 10 people), Coffee Shop Room (seating up to 25 people), and Small Event+ (up to 50 people). All rooms include high-speed Wi-Fi, comfortable seating, and dry erase boards. Rates start at $250 for a half day.
• Silent Disco Add-On Event entertainment add-on featuring 30 wireless headphones with up to 3 music channels and 2 small laser lights, allowing multiple music options without disturbing others. $250 add-on to venue rental.
• Atlas 80th Reunion Registration Three-day reunion event registration for alumni and supporters celebrating the 80-year history of the campus ministry. Fee of $125 per person with early-bird discount available before September 30th.
• Campus Ministry Staff Consultations One-on-one or group consultations with campus ministry staff including the Campus Minister, Ministry Intern, Ministry Apprentice, and Worship Minister. Staff offer personal coffee meetings to help students take next steps in faith and community involvement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Described as having 'transformed the lives of thousands of students' over 80+ years

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Broadway Church of ChristcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1946Parent organization that founded the ministry in 1946 as 'The Bible Chair.' Broadway Church of Christ provides ongoing support,场地 (venue), and integration with their congregation. Students attend Sunday morning church services at Broadway Church of Christ at 10:30am. Broadway hosts the campus ministry at 2406 Broadway.
• Texas Tech UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary university campus the ministry serves. Founded in 1946 as the 'Bible Chair' specifically to help Texas Tech students find home and direction while at college. Historical connection as the original college ministry for TTU students.
• Lubbock Christian UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLCU students are served by the campus ministry. Tim Talley served as adjunct teacher of Missions at LCU. Cameron Davis holds a Bachelor's Degree in Biblical Text from LCU and is currently working on his Master of Divinity at Abilene Christian University.
• Abilene Christian UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerStaff member Cameron Davis and Christine Barham are pursuing Master of Divinity degrees at ACU. Jeremy Smith holds a Doctorate of Ministry in Spiritual Formation from ACU. Charles Mickey held degrees from Abilene Christian University where he graduated as valedictorian.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• InterVarsity Christian Fellowship: InterVarsity is one of the largest U.S. campus ministries, operating chapters at hundreds of universities including Texas Tech — directly comparable to Atlas as a faith-based, college-student-focused ministry with weekly gatherings, Bible study, and small-group community.
• Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ): Cru is a national parachurch ministry with active chapters on Texas Tech and other major U.S. universities, offering weekly meetings, discipleship, and leadership development for 18–23 year-olds — the same core use case Atlas serves.
• Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship: Chi Alpha is the Assemblies of God campus ministry network with chapters at Texas Tech, Lubbock Christian, and hundreds of other universities — directly comparable as a college ministry targeting the same 18–23 demographic with worship, community, and formation programming.
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): FCA runs campus huddles at U.S. colleges (including Texas region schools) providing faith-based community for college students, with similar weekly gathering, mentorship, and discipleship model as Atlas.
• The Navigators: Navigators is a national parachurch ministry focused on collegiate spiritual formation, discipleship, and small-group Bible study — directly overlapping Atlas's core mission of spiritual resilience and Christ-centered community for college students.
• Young Life College: Young Life College is the collegiate arm of Young Life, a national ministry reaching 18–23 year-olds with similar weekly gathering, community, and spiritual formation programming — a directly comparable peer in mission and target demographic.
• UKirk (Presbyterian Campus Ministry): UKirk is a national network of Presbyterian-affiliated campus ministries offering weekly worship, community, and formation at universities across the U.S. — directly comparable as a faith-based college ministry operating through local chapters.
• Wesley Foundation (United Methodist Campus Ministry): Wesley Foundations operate United Methodist campus ministries at hundreds of U.S. universities, including institutions in Texas, providing worship, small groups, and spiritual formation for college students — analogous to Atlas in mission and delivery model.
• Canterbury (Episcopal Campus Ministry): Canterbury is the Episcopal Church's national college ministry network operating at universities across the U.S., providing worship, community, and formation for 18–23 year-olds — directly comparable to Atlas as a faith-based collegiate community.

Regional players

• Baptist Student Ministry (BSM): Baptist Student Ministry operates across Texas college campuses (including in Lubbock) as a denominational college ministry providing worship, Bible study, and community — highly comparable to Atlas at the same geography but with a different denominational anchor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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