The MinistryPlace job board connects small and rural churches with ministry candidates who are specifically looking for opportunities in smaller church contexts. Whether you are a church searching for your next pastor or a candidate looking for a ministry position that fits your calling, this is the right place.
For Churches: Post a Position
Posting a ministry position takes about 15 minutes. The most effective postings are honest about the church’s size and context, specific about the role, and transparent about compensation.
For Candidates: Browse Positions
Every position on this board is in a small or rural church context. If you are called to serve where the pastor knows everyone by name and the church is embedded in its community, start here.
Articles
- Finding the Right Ministry Position in a Small Church — What makes small church placements different, and how to use the job board effectively.
- Called to Small Church Ministry? — An honest look at what small church ministry actually involves, for candidates considering this path.
- How to Run a Pastor Search in a Small Church — What every search committee needs to know before they start.
Related Resources
- Pastor Search and Transition Hub — Free resources for every phase of a pastoral transition.
- Interim Pastor Handbook — For churches navigating the period between pastors.
- Bi-Vocational Ministry Hub — For pastors and churches navigating bi-vocational ministry.
In the Shop
- Pastor Search Committee Toolkit — 9 — A complete guide for small church search committees, from the pastor’s departure through the new pastor’s first 90 days.