Looking for a missionary website? Here are your main options, starting with the free alternatives and why we believe there’s a better way.
Option 1: Free Website Builders
Popular Free Website Builders:
What You Get:
- Basic drag-and-drop website creation
- Free hosting
- Simple templates
- Easy-to-use editors
Major Limitations:
- No custom domain – You’re stuck with URLs like “yourministry.wix.com” which looks unprofessional
- Platform advertisements – Wix and others display their own ads on your ministry website
- Generic templates – Not designed for missionary needs or donor conversion
- Limited functionality – Basic features that don’t support effective ministry fundraising
- Platform branding – Your site promotes their brand, not just your ministry
- No true ownership – They control your website and can change terms anytime
The Bottom Line:
Free website builders are better than no website, but they make your ministry look unprofessional and can actually hurt your fundraising efforts with competing ads and generic design.
Option 2: Free Ministry Platforms
MissionsPlace
- Previously offered free ministry websites
- Completely closed – no longer available to new OR existing customers
- Missionaries who used this platform lost their entire websites when it shut down
- Perfect example of why depending on free platforms is risky for your ministry
MMOL (My Missionary Online)
What They Offer:
- Simple websites designed specifically for missionaries
- Basic ministry features
- Free hosting
- A good option for those with limited to no budget
Major Problems:
- No custom domain – You don’t get YourMinistry.com
- Very limited design options – Basic templates with minimal customization
- Asks your visitors to donate to them – Their platform competes with your ministry for donations
- Minimal features – Lacks advanced functionality for growing ministries
Why Free Ministry Platforms Fall Short:
Even platforms designed “for missionaries” have significant limitations:
- You don’t own your web address
- Limited design prevents effective supporter engagement
- Platform donation requests compete with your ministry
- Risk of shutdown (as MissionsPlace proved) – you could lose everything overnight
Option 3: Missions Websites – Our Affordable Professional Service
Why We’re Different
After seeing missionaries work within the limitations of free platforms, we decided to offer something different: affordable professional missionary websites designed specifically for effective ministry online presence.
What Makes Us Better Than Free Options:
1. You Own Your Domain
- Get YourMinistry.com instead of yourname.freeplatform.com
- Professional credibility that builds supporter trust
- Your web address belongs to YOU, not a platform that could shut down
2. Zero Competing Donations
- No platform ads asking your supporters to donate to us
- No competing donation requests
- 100% focus on your ministry fundraising
3. Professional Design That Converts
- Templates specifically designed for missionary fundraising
- Optimized to turn website visitors into monthly supporters
- Mobile-responsive design that works on all devices
- Professional appearance that builds immediate credibility
4. Built by Former Missionaries for Missionaries
- We understand your unique needs for support raising
- Every feature designed with missionary ministry in mind
5. True Ownership & Control
- Your website belongs to you
- Make changes anytime without platform restrictions
- Complete control over your online presence
Technical Excellence:
- Built on WordPress (powers 43% of all websites)
- Easy to made blog posts and updates
- Secure hosting
- Regular security updates and maintenance
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The Real Cost of “Free”
What Free Options Really Cost Your Ministry:
Lost Credibility: Generic URLs and platform branding make your ministry appear less established to potential supporters.
Competing Fundraising: Free platforms often ask YOUR visitors to donate to THEM, directly competing with your ministry’s support raising.
Risk of Loss: Free platforms have disappeared overnight, taking years of your content and supporter connections with them.
Poor Conversion: Generic templates aren’t optimized for ministry fundraising; you’ll raise less support than with a professional site.
Why Professional Is Worth It:
A professional website typically pays for itself through improved fundraising effectiveness. When supporters see a trustworthy, professional online presence, they’re more likely to:
- Donate to your ministry
- Become monthly supporters
- Recommend your ministry website to others
- Take your ministry seriously
Our Affordable Approach
We Understand Missionary Budgets
We don’t offer free websites, which ensures our platform will last. We’ve made our professional service very affordable because we understand the financial constraints missionaries face.
Our Pricing Philosophy:
- Low fees: designed specifically for missionary budgets
- No setup costs: get started without major upfront investment
- Transparent pricing: no hidden fees or surprise charges
What You Get:
- Professional website that builds credibility
- Your own domain that you own and control
- Designs optimized to increase donations
- Ongoing maintenance and security updates
- Technical support from former missionaries
- Complete ownership of your online presence
