Are you ready to finally make a living from your ministry?
(And stop draining the family bank account with your “hobby”? We’ve gotcha covered, friend!)
Our exclusive Ministry to Business Guide gives you the proven tools and no-brainer systems you need to finally EARN enough money to keep your ministry running (and lots more)!
...plus unlock a Plan for How to Make Your First $1,000!
Raise your hand if you’ve ever thought:
I want to monetize my writing... but I don’t have time to figure out how.
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I pour my heart into speaking and serving others... but seriously, I can’t keep getting paid in Starbucks gift cards.
{Especially when the gas to the gig costs more than the card balance!}
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I know I’m supposed to grow an audience, build an email list, and all that jazz... but building a platform costs so much time and money! {And quite frankly, my bank account can't take the strain anymore.}
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I’m tired of people asking to pick my brain just because I run a blog or published a book. I can’t possibly meet everyone for coffee and keep giving away my knowledge for free... but I don’t know how to say no or ask to get paid!
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I hear people talk about “multiple income streams” and words like “lead magnet” and “sales funnel” and “ad networks” {oh my!!}... and I wish someone would tell me exactly what the heck those are and how to use them!
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I’ve tried selling stuff... but everything I do seems to fail. I wonder what’s the point of even trying anymore.
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It seems like everybody else around me is figuring out how to make a living from their writing or speaking or candlestick making... except me. What am I doing wrong?
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And how about this classic?
I’m doing this work for Jesus, so... is it okay to make money from it? Does wanting to get paid in more than potted plants make me selfish and money-hungry?!
{No, it doesn’t. You’ve come to the right place.}
We have BEEN THERE!
And it’s time to discover a better way.
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The Ministry to Business Guide
A Proven Path to Making a Living From Your Ministry
>> And Earning Your First $1,000! <<
Plus...
How about a free BONUS?!
Now for a limited time we're including our brand-spanking NEW and super TIMELY
M2B Virtual Ministry Guide!
The M2B Virtual Ministry Guide is a 17-page BONUS playbook designed to help you PIVOT your PRODUCTIVITY in uncertain times.
"Ministry will shape us, but it shouldn’t sink us. Sadly I meet so many women who are drowning in their calling. I’m certain that’s not how it’s supposed to be."
— Alicia Bruxvoort, Proverbs 31 Ministries
The Ministry to Business Guide is the one-stop shop I wish I had before I started writing. Even with years of experience as a Christian blogger, author, speaker, and online business owner, I gleaned a wealth of valuable, practical tips from this resource. The Ministry to Business Guide gave me renewed motivation to use the gifts I've been given to glorify God while also generating additional income for my family.
— Kate Motaung, author, owner of Refine Services, and host of the Five Minute Friday writing community
This guide is AMAZING. It’s an absolute goldmine of wisdom. Wow! It’s the wise mentor you’ve always wanted, the brilliant business brain you’ve longed to pick, and the passionate creative you’ve ardently admired. Lisa Jo, Becky, Katie and Jon know what it takes to develop a ministry that both gives life and contributes to our livelihood. And in these pages, show us how to do it with integrity, dignity, and diligence. This is a much needed conversation and an incredibly helpful tool.
— Alicia Bruxvoort, Proverbs 31 Ministries
In my more than 10 years of blogging, authoring books, and now editing books for a major publishing house, I am constantly fielding questions from writers. How do I get an agent? Should I self-publish? How do I start a podcast? What are best practices for social media? Along comes the Ministry to Business Guide. This is the must-have, shorthand answer to the hundreds of questions that every writer is asking right now. If you are ready to take the next step, I highly recommend this guide.
— Jennifer Dukes Lee, nonfiction acquisitions editor for Bethany House Publishers and author of several books
I've been blogging for 14 years. Since before Pinterest and Instagram. This guide answered every question I've ever had about growing my ministry as a business. After years of listening to podcasts and taking courses, I still wasn't sure how to turn my ministry into a profitable business. Now I have the tools to grow so that I can serve more ladies. And the templates and extras, worth their weight in gold. I can't want to put the tips into place and grow the speaking side of my business.
— LaToya Edwards, Founder of Women Finding God
Meet Your Guides
Hey, friends. We're Lisa-Jo, Becky, Katie and Jon—a team of Christian creatives and business-minded folks who LOVE Jesus and believe He has called us to ministry.
Collectively we've published eight books, uploaded hundreds of podcast episodes, spoken all over the country, coached fortune 100 companies, and posted on social media no less than 600 billion times (feels like, anyway).
Over the last decade-plus we've seen and done all the things, from blogging to coaching to online marketing, product launching, traditional and ebook publishing, conference networking and SO MUCH MORE.
We know what works and what we wish we'd never wasted time on.
And we're here to show you how to learn from our successes as well as our mistakes.
Our Ministry to Business Guide is a jam-packed, super easy to follow playbook for HOW TO EARN AN INCOME from your passion. It's filled with our favorite strategies, pro tips, and been there / done that insight from four veteran Christian industry insiders who are still DOING THE THINGS every day, ministering to real people AND earning an income to bless our families. We think it's not only possible; it's also wise.
"Never again will you need to wonder 'how they did it?!' while staring at your computer screen in angst."
— Quantrilla Ard, The PhD Mamma
Save your sanity, and possibly your longevity, in ministry!
The Ministry to Business Guide is chock full of insider tips, and must-know details from pros. The makers of this guide have succinctly captured years worth of research into an easy-to-read and easy-to-use tool. Sit down with your whole-heart and learn with me from a team who has done the hard work of building a sustainable ministry model that honors their hard work, and the Heavenly Father.
— Lee Nienhuis, author of Countercultural Parenting, international speaker, and host of The Moms in Prayer Podcast
The Ministry to Business Guide is a power-packed tool full of practical and personal wisdom. From beginning to end, eye-catching visuals will keep you engaged. Real-world examples will show and teach you how to reduce and/or eliminate time spent in ministry without financial accountability. Whether you are a writer, speaker, podcaster or aspire to be any of these, this is a critical guide for your journey. If you have longed for a step-by-step, all-in-one resource on how to make an authentic, Spirit-filled, transition in your ministry, look no further! This is it.
— Quantrilla Ard, The PhD Mamma
If you are a writer, speaker, podcaster, creator, or coach, I encourage you to check out the Ministry to Business Guide. It’s a one-stop-shop for proven strategies and easy-to-understand systems to help you stop draining your bank account in your desire to bless others. Also if you wonder if you are charging too little or too much for your speaking, coaching, or other services? Take the guesswork out of the equation with the Pricing Guide! This alone is a game-changer and one of the most helpful tools I have seen in a long time!
—Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, author of Sacred Rest and host of the I Choose My Best Life podcast
I have dedicated my adult life to equipping military families to shift the paradigm and live as sent people for the cause of Christ—The Great Commission. This guide is going to be a game changer for so many. It will save time, money, and energy as they walk out their callings in communicating the gospel.
— Megan Brown, 2019 Armed Forces Insurance Robins AFB Military Spouse of the Year & Military Missionary
Learn how to:
Devote time and energy to your ministry without sucking the life out of your family resources.
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Implement proven, effective strategies for generating revenue from your platform (no matter what size).
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Get paid to grow an audience {for real!}
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Find people who want to buy what you’re selling.
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Use the interwebs for a good cause (and to earn income)—without getting sucked into the social media vortex.
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Eliminate the guilt of spending more than you make (as well as the guilt of making more than you spend… it’s okay, we promise).
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Follow a simple road map to making your first $1,000!
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PLUS manage all the bookkeeping and financial details without going WACKO! {Never fear tax season again!}
Take a Peek Inside
20 Easy-to-Follow Strategies
Filled with visual explanations and user-friendly tips, focusing on one proven strategy at a time:
Book publishing
(self vs. traditional… yes, there’s money in books)
Speaking
(how to kickstart your speaking ministry and get more gigs)
Freelance writing
(you’re already writing anyway… here’s how to get paid)
Blogging
(it’s not actually dead… we’ll show you why)
Ancillary products
(merch is the word!)
Podcasting
(how to snag sponsors so you can chat for cash)
Advertising
(Facebook, it’s not just for sharing our holiday photos!)
Design products
(they’re not just for designers anymore)
Online courses
(join the rush ‘cuz there’s gold in them hills)
Affiliate income
(make money without making stuff)
Coaching
(if you know it, you can teach it)
And much, much more!
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Fill-in-the-Blank Templates
Time-savers with pro design panache!
Speaker contracts
(for the beginner and the pro)
Email swipe copy
(to walk you through a speaking opp from invitation to final contract)
Media kit
(ready for you to personalize)
One-page bio sheet
(for authors and speakers... to make your experiences sing)
Killer non-fiction book proposal template
(this alone is a $49 value!!)
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Sanity-saving Spreadsheets
For tracking all your finances:
Income/expense sheet
(custom designed for the independent contractor, including a step-by-step "how-to" sheet)
PayPal invoice templates
(so you can bill your clients in style)
Handy mobile apps
(a list of our favorites for tracking on the go)
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FREE BONUS!
M2B Virtual Ministry Guide
Timely pivoting playbook!
Gain momentum
(even in the midst of cancellations and tighter budgets)
Discover creative ideas
(for serving your audience in new and clever ways)
DIY Video Guide
(a special section dedicated to all the how-to's of recording presentations and masterclasses on your phone!)
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Encouragement and solid advice from four pros who’ve been there, lived to tell, and are eager to see YOU succeed!
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PLUS!
For only $11 more, you can add our super secret sauce...
the Ministry to Business Pricing Guide!
Finally know what to charge and why!
Learn the two fears that keep you from charging what you're worth, and how to overcome them.
Follow a simple insider's chart to pricing your goods and services according to your expertise.
Never undervalue yourself again!
This Pricing Guide is the perfect companion to our Ministry to Business Guide. Don't do business without it!
What's all this worth?
Think of this Guide like a "Conference in a Box" (or an iPad, more like it). All the collective knowledge, insider tips and tricks, templates and industry best practices contained within the Ministry to Business Guide is easily worth thousands of dollars in consulting time, individual workshops, seminars, online courses and conferences.
This is a stand-alone offer of tremendous value. There are no surprise upsells or redirects to "buy more stuff!" after checkout. We get annoyed by those types of sneaky offers, so you can be sure we're not trying to pull one over on you here!
The truth is, you won’t find another resource like this anywhere else, and definitely not for such a steal. Take us up on this incredible offer—just $37 for the entire guidebook {it’s a goldmine! 60% off retail for a limited time!} plus an easy $11 add-on for the optional Pricing Guide—and you’ll have no excuse not to make back your investment multiple times over. So get yours TODAY! We are cheering you on!
Frequently Asked Questions
Just click any of the handy pink buttons on this page to go to a checkout page. You can pay with credit card or PayPal. Once you purchase, you'll receive an email containing a link to download the Ministry to Business Guide PDF.
Yes! When you purchase the Ministry to Business Guide, you will receive an email containing a link to a Google Drive folder, where you can access all the templates mentioned here. Be sure to download and save the templates to your own files first, then personalize the templates to your liking.
The Ministry to Business Guide is a digital product, delivered through a link to download a PDF. You can print the PDF from your own printer; however, we do not currently offer pre-printed copies of the Guide for sale. Keep in mind the PDF contains tons of valuable links within, which will lead you to even more helpful resources.
Please don't! However, you are most welcome to encourage your friends to buy their own copy! Just point them to MinistrytoBusinessGuide.com.
Each purchase is one per customer. Buyers are not authorized to share or disperse the Ministry to Business Guide, Pricing Guide, or related materials. Our Ministry to Business Team practices what we preach, which is sustainable income sources that bless others and bless our families. Every purchase of this Guide is instrumental to that mission.
Unfortunately, because this is a digital product, we are not able to give refunds. We have packed this guide with an amazing amount of information and have priced it in a way to make it accessible, so we are confident you'll find plenty of content to love and value for years to come.
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"No matter where you are, this powerhouse tool will guide you through the beginning, middle, and end steps towards blessing yourself and your family with the fruits of your labor."
— Kristen Strong, multi-published author
What’s better than working hard to figure hard things out yourself? Having others who’ve already been there and done that hold your hand and take you where you wanted to go…faster! That’s exactly what the four Ministry to Business veterans who wrote this masterpiece have done. As someone who’s been attempting to navigate the realm of social media as a way to make a living and not just give my life away the past few years, I wish I’d had this in my back pocket (ok…google drive) a lot sooner. It’s got something (and then some) for anyone and everyone looking to take their life back and truly make their ministry a business, novice and seasoned alike. This guide is my new go-to for a fresh take on how I run my business…and better yet, grow it!
— Meredith Bernard, Photographer, Farm Wife, and Popular YouTuber
My blog began seven years ago while following Lisa-Jo Baker's five minute Friday adventures, shortly after my first son was born. I know it seems silly looking back, but those five minutes changed my life. I wish I would have had the Ministry to Business Guide then, full of all the information to start a business and not just a wistful hobby/passion. Not only does this guide include information, but even better, it also includes templates and more resources to help you on your entrepreneurial journey. Even today after blogging/podcasting for years, I can't believe how much I learned that I can add to my business to help increase my bottom line and still be a servant to my community. Thank you for this amazing resource.
— Amanda Huffman, Women of the Military podcast
The authors personally understand the divide between serving in ministry and making enough money to pay the bills. I have taken a lot of courses to stay current on marketing trends, but the collective insights from the writers provided tested strategies and practical how-to lists to monetize your passion and get a paycheck. While I was reading, I found myself scrambling for a pencil and paper to start creating action items for my own business—the inspiration and ideas were too good to miss! The breadth and depth of tips provide just the right fit for any season of professional growth. Grab a pencil and get ready to take notes that will help you focus and fuel your career!
— Kelly Brinkmann, artist, writer and speaker, Art & Souls Creative Studio
When I began reading this powerhouse guide, I assumed it would be something I wish I’d had ten years ago when I was a newbie at writing publicly in the field of ministry. However, after completing it, I discovered a deep gold mine of information I still didn’t know—but now do. This guide honed in on my own personal questions about asking for payment in the first place and provided me with a clear, biblical way through those questions. It showed me how to best offer my gifts as a service to others—what to do and what not to do, as well as advantages and disadvantages of each avenue of revenue. Considerable in content yet concise in format, this is a guide I'd love to have had ten years ago but am thrilled to learn from still today.
— Kristen Strong, author of Girl Meets Change and Back Roads to Belonging
