Ministry Jobs — Small Church and Rural Ministry Positions
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.
Browse Open Positions
Use the search and filters below to find ministry positions that match your calling and context.
For Churches: Post a Position
Choose the listing tier that fits your search. All tiers include unlimited applications. See full pricing comparison →
Standard
60-day listing
- Appears in search results
- Unlimited applications
- Standard placement
Featured
60-day listing
- Top of search results
- Featured badge
- Unlimited applications
Premium
90-day listing
- Pinned for 90 days
- Newsletter + social promo
- Unlimited applications
Candidate listings are always free. Full pricing details and FAQ →
What Makes a Good Posting
Be honest about your size and context. Candidates who are a poor fit for a small rural church will self-select out if you describe your situation accurately. Do not oversell. Describe your church as it actually is.
Be specific about the role. What will this person actually do on a typical week? How many hours? What is the compensation? Vague postings attract vague candidates.
Name the bi-vocational reality if it applies. If this is a bi-vocational position, say so clearly and frame it as the calling it is.
Describe your community. Rural candidates want to know about the town, the region, the school system. A candidate excited about your community is a candidate who will stay.
Position Types We Serve
Senior / Lead Pastor | Associate Pastor | Youth Pastor | Children’s Ministry Director | Worship Leader | Interim Pastor | Church Administrator | Bi-Vocational Pastor
For Candidates: Finding Your Calling
Every position on this board is in a small or rural church context. Browsing and applying is always free — no account required.
Read the full candidate guide: Called to Small Church Ministry? →
Resources for the Search Process
Complete guide for small church search committees from departure through the new pastor’s first 90 days.
Free resources for every phase of a pastoral transition.
For churches navigating the period between pastors.
Resources for pastors and churches navigating bi-vocational ministry.
Why MinistryPlace Jobs
Every other ministry job board serves the full spectrum of church sizes. Most listings are for large churches with full-time salaries and professional ministry teams. Small and rural churches get lost in the noise.
MinistryPlace Jobs exists for the 80% of churches in America that have fewer than 100 in attendance. Our featured listing is $49. Our premium listing is $99 for 90 days. Because the churches we serve count every dollar.