Practical Ministry Resources for Small and Rural Churches
Free and affordable tools for pastors, children’s workers, youth leaders, and volunteers who do more with less. Built for bi-vocational pastors and volunteer-led ministries.
Built for the Churches Others Overlook
MinistryPlace exists to serve the 80% of churches that have fewer than 100 in attendance. The churches where the pastor is bi-vocational. Where children’s ministry is led by volunteers. Where every dollar counts and every volunteer matters.
Free Resources
All of our core resources are free. No email required. No credit card. No catch. Just practical tools you can use this Sunday.
Children’s Ministry
Free Sunday school lessons, Bible crafts, activity ideas, and volunteer training guides. Designed for small churches with limited budgets.
Youth Ministry
Discussion guides, icebreaker games, service project ideas, and volunteer training. Built for youth groups of 3-15 students.
Volunteer Management
Recruitment templates, job descriptions, onboarding checklists, and recognition ideas. Because volunteers are the backbone of your church.
Church Leadership
Bylaws templates, board agenda guides, budget templates, and financial policies. The administrative tools every church needs.
Pastoral Transition
Search committee guides, interim pastor resources, and onboarding templates. When your pastor leaves, we’ll help you navigate what comes next.
Bi-Vocational Ministry
Time management, legal/tax guidance, church-pastor agreements, and burnout prevention. For pastors who work a secular job.
Why MinistryPlace
Practical
Ready to use, not just theory. Every resource is designed to be used this Sunday.
Affordable
Free or priced for small church budgets. No subscriptions, no hidden fees.
Volunteer-Friendly
Designed for people who aren’t professional ministers. Clear, simple, actionable.
Ministry Jobs for Small and Rural Churches
The only ministry job board built exclusively for small churches, rural congregations, and bi-vocational ministry. Every position here is in a church that the big job boards overlook.
Built for Your Context
Every listing is in a church under 200 in attendance, a bi-vocational role, or a rural community. No megachurch noise. Just positions that match the calling of small church ministry.
Free to Browse and Apply
Candidates browse and apply at no cost. Churches post standard listings free for 60 days. Featured and Premium placements available for churches that need faster results.
Surrounded by Resources
The Pastor Search Committee Toolkit, transition guides, bi-vocational ministry resources, and interim pastor handbook are all here. The job board is part of a complete support system.
47% of Evangelical Pastors Are Now Bi-Vocational
According to Lifeway Research (June 2025), nearly half of all Evangelical pastors in America work a second job. In small and rural churches, the percentage is even higher.
MinistryPlace Jobs exists for these pastors and the churches that call them. This is not a lesser form of ministry. It is often the most authentic form of it.
New: AI Ethics in Ministry Guide
Artificial intelligence is already in your church. The question is whether you’re ready for it. Our free guide gives pastors and church leaders a practical framework for using AI ethically – with a customizable policy template, decision framework, sermon prep guidelines, and more.