A Christian marketplace grounded in local church community
Find and hire verified Christian providers from churches across the marketplace, or offer your own services to a community built on faith and accountability.
The word behind the marketplace
What we mean by the ekklesia
Ekklesia (ἐκκλησία) means "assembly," the company of those God calls out to himself. In the New Testament it carries two senses at once. It is the local church: a particular congregation you can name, gather with, and be known by. And it is the universal church: every believer in Christ across all places and times, his one body and his bride.
Scripture holds both together. Matthew 18:17 shows the local church in its most concrete form, an assembly with the authority to receive a member and, where needed, to discipline one. Ephesians lifts our eyes to the universal church, Christ's body gathered under him as head, the bride he loves and is making holy.
This marketplace lives where the two meet. The universal church is real, but you cannot verify it directly; there is no way to check whether a stranger online truly belongs to the body of Christ. The local church can be verified. So we join the two by the only means available: church membership. Everyone here is confirmed by their own local congregation, which means they are submitted to its leadership and accountable within it.
That accountability is a starting point, not a guarantee. We are all sinners, and no church's vetting is perfect, so ordinary care still applies: ask questions, agree terms clearly, and use your own judgment before you commit. What membership gives you is not a promise that nothing will go wrong, but a real connection to a body that can be turned to if it does.
Bigger than a transaction
Supporting one another through our work
Church Member Marketplace exists for Christians who want their spending to support fellow believers. Instead of paying anonymous providers, members can work with skilled tradespeople and professionals whose livelihoods support families, churches, and local communities.
Everyone here is a verified member of a Christian church, accountable to a real congregation rather than rated by an algorithm. That accountability is a starting point for your own judgment, not a substitute for it.
How it works
1. Sign up with your email
Create an account as a Member or Provider using your email and a secure password.
2. Link to your church
Select your church or share basic reference details so an admin can confirm your connection.
3. Browse, search, and connect
Once verified, explore services, read clear descriptions, and message providers in a simple inbox.
4. Request and coordinate bookings
Send booking requests, agree terms directly, and coordinate in a way that suits you both.
Built for members, providers, and admins
For members
- •Browse services from members of your church and partner churches.
- •Use simple search and filters to find the right person for home, family, or professional needs.
- •Send private messages to discuss availability, details, and next steps.
- •Create booking requests that keep job details clear for everyone.
For providers
- •Create clear, text-based listings describing your services, pricing style, and availability.
- •Receive messages and booking requests directly from verified church members.
- •Manage which listings are Active or Inactive as your availability changes.
- •Serve in a context grounded in shared faith and real accountability.
For platform admins
- •Link users to churches and confirm verification so access stays gated to real members.
- •Maintain simple records of churches, users, and listings in clean, table-based views.
- •Deactivate churches or listings that are no longer appropriate.
- •Help your community steward accountability, safety, and clarity as it grows.
Why verification comes first
Accountability before the first hello
We keep core marketplace features private so you always know you're connecting with verified Christian providers, not strangers from the open internet. Browsing listings, viewing provider details, and sending messages or booking requests all unlock only after an admin confirms your church connection.
Verification is simple and human. Platform admins review new signups, link them to churches, and set verification status. No algorithms, just clear records and accountable oversight. Most churches choose a point person who can confirm membership in a way that fits their context.
Common questions
How is my information used?
We collect only what's needed to run the marketplace: your name, email, role, and church information. Booking requests and messages are stored so you and your provider can keep track of conversations. We never sell your data, and church contact details are only visible to admins for verification.
Who counts as a church member?
Membership here means formal membership of a local church, where individuals are accountable to its leadership through recognised pastoral oversight. If you help lead your church, you can work with an admin to decide how your congregation defines participation.
How do you handle safety?
There are no public ratings or reviews. Admins can deactivate users, churches, or listings that violate expectations, and local church leaders can follow up offline. If something feels off, stop the conversation, avoid payment, and contact your admin.
Can our church join later?
Yes. Members can sign up now and share church reference details. An admin can create and activate your church record once leadership is ready. Smaller congregations, multi-site churches, and networks can all take part.
Every provider is church-verified and accountable
Not just anyone from the internet. Grounded in real church relationships.
Questions about privacy, verification, or eligibility? Reach out to your church's point person or a Platform Admin.