named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Caring Ministry
Volunteer-led outreach including card and phone ministry, home and hospital visits, and transportation assistance for medical needs
Men's Group
Monthly breakfast and weekly gatherings for fellowship and community service
Prayer Ministry
Team of prayer warriors interceding for church members, the sick, grieving, incarcerated, caregivers, and global Christian churches
Sunday School
Religious education program for all ages, held from mid-September to mid-June following Sunday service
Thursday Morning Bible Study
Weekly Bible study led by Donna Sweeney, open to all, focusing on various scriptural topics
Women's Group
Monthly fellowship for women featuring devotions, community meals, and support for church events
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Regular Religious Worship Services 2 activities
- Conducts religious worship services and spiritual programmingHosts weekly Sunday and Wednesday worship services, weekly choir rehearsals, monthly intercessory prayer meetings, and seasonal Bible studies to support congregational spiritual life.
- Supports faith-based fellowship groups and community eventsHosts monthly women's and men's group meetings and seasonal movie events from October through April to foster community engagement and spiritual fellowship.
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Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 1 activity
- Facilitates spiritual outreach and visitation ministriesProvides home and hospital visitation, sends supportive cards, and makes phone calls to congregants and others experiencing illness, grief, or mobility challenges, offering companionship and spiritual care.
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Jewish Religious Institution Support 1 activity
- Funds external and internal ministry initiativesAllocates 10% of all income to support ministries both within the church and in external communities as part of its grantmaking commitment.
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Christian Leadership & Discipleship Training 1 activity
- Hosts member-led spiritual content sharingMaintains a member-led blog featuring spiritual reflections and poetry to encourage faith expression and engagement.
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Intercessory Prayer Services 1 activity
- Operates prayer ministry for individuals and familiesMaintains a prayer team that prays for individuals upon request, supporting spiritual needs across the congregation and community.
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
- Provides volunteer transportation services for those in needOffers transportation provided by volunteers to assist individuals with travel to medical appointments, treatments, and essential errands.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$155K
Contributions & grants$155K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$158K
Program expenses21%
Admin / overhead66%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$35K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$728K
Cash$14K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$728K
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER TULGA | PASTOR | 40 | $15K |
| KENNY ASHLEY | JANITOR | 10 | $11K |
| LEON SWEENEY | PASTOR | 40 | $9K |
board members · 2
- HUGH BEARCE — OFFICER
- SHARON JONES — TRUSTEE
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Closer Walk of Upper New York Partner — Partner organization offering a 3-day spiritual experience to develop and share Christian spirituality.
- KSCC Partner — Internal reference to Knapps Station Community Church committees and missions in prayer focus.
- Missions group Partner — Internal group responsible for determining allocation of mission tithes.
strategies · 7
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Companion-Based Support to Address Isolationmethodology: companion_based_supportBy providing in-person visitation to homebound and hospitalized individuals, the church reduces social isolation and fosters spiritual and emotional well-being, because personal presence is believed to convey care and divine love more effectively than remote contact.
- Ecumenical Retreats for Spiritual Deepeningmethodology: ecumenical_spiritual_retreatBy offering 3-day ecumenical spiritual retreats, the church fosters deeper personal faith and Christian community, because immersive, cross-denominational experiences are believed to accelerate spiritual growth and evangelistic openness.
- Faith-Based Service as Evangelismmethodology: faith_based_outreachBy integrating spiritual outreach with acts of service, the church fulfills its religious mission and advances evangelism, because serving others is seen as a direct expression of faith and a means to share the gospel.
- On-Demand Care Modelmethodology: on_demand_care_ministryBy offering request-based, on-demand assistance rather than scheduled programming, the church meets immediate needs more responsively, because flexibility and immediacy are seen as hallmarks of compassionate, Christ-like service.
- Personal Outreach for Emotional and Spiritual Connectionmethodology: personal_outreachBy maintaining contact through personal outreach methods like phone calls and cards, the church sustains emotional and spiritual support for isolated or grieving individuals, because ongoing relational touchpoints are believed to reflect Christ’s care and prevent disconnection.
- Prayerful Discernment in Ministry Decisionsmethodology: prayerful_discernmentBy using prayerful discernment to guide decisions—such as allocating mission tithes—the church ensures spiritual alignment and divine guidance in resource distribution, because it believes that prayer connects them to God’s will for their community impact.
- Volunteer Transportation to Enable Accessmethodology: volunteer_transportation_networkBy deploying a volunteer transportation network, the church removes logistical barriers to healthcare and essential services, because physical access is seen as a prerequisite for receiving care and participating in community life, reflecting practical expressions of Christian love.