Helping ministers increase financial stability through high-margin side hustles that don’t distract from ministry.
REVstream
Limited Finances
The Cost Crisis: Inflation has driven prices up across the board. Notably, health insurance premiums are rising 9% annually, High cost of health care in Southern states eats up 15-18% of a pastor's salary.
Average Credit Card Debt in America is $11,500
The Burnout Rate: 33% of pastors considered quitting in 2023 due to "prolonged seasons of stress" and financial pressure
[Source: Barna / Carey Nieuwhof 2025].
46% of American Pastors are often concerned about their families financial security.
- Lifeway
64% of REVfresh applicants do not earn a “middle class” income with 21% falling below the poverty line.
Empowering the Called, Sustaining the Mission
The Mission
To help ministers increase financial stability through high-margin side hustles that don’t distract from ministry.
The Vision
Empowering ministers to generate new streams of income
The Goal
Equip pastors to increase their annual income by $6,000-$12,000 Making ministry sustainable.
The Bivocational Barrier
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Traditional bi-vocational jobs often lead to burnout due to rigid hours, little supplemental income, distraction from ministry, or ethical "gray areas" for ministers and their congregants.
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46% of evangelical pastors have a side hustle. A majority of these are done without the support and strategy to make it something they can be proud of.
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Many pastors don’t know how to develop principled, high-margin income streams that allow them to remain focused on their primary calling while securing their family's financial stability.
A BIBLICAL CASE STUDY:
Paul the Tentmaker
Paul was a missionary, apostle, and tentmaker. His trade was portable, sustainable and did not deter him from ministry.
Paul generated secular income to fund his ministry and so can YOU!
A Cohort Program
A cohort of ministry leaders will go through a six session virtual instructor lead training designed to help them:
✓Set boundaries for work outside of ministry
✓Evaluate marketable skills
✓Determine earning potential
✓Create a Business plan
Micro Grants
Those who complete all six sessions and corresponding homework will be invited to apply for a one-time non repayable $1,200 start up grant.
This micro grant will produce an exponential return!
✓ 10x return in the first year of investment
✓ Unlimited potential over the life of the minister
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A: The program aims to help you increase your annual income by $6,000–$12,000 (roughly $500–$1,000 per month), which typically represents a 10–20% boost in pay.
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A: No, the training specifically focuses on high-margin side hustles with flexible hours that fit around your calling. You will do a time audit to assess your availability and set strict work boundaries so your primary ministry remains your main priority.
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A: The curriculum uses the biblical model of Paul the Tentmaker, who worked manually to fund his ministry without becoming a financial burden. The program guides you through drafting a clear conflict-of-interest policy, maintaining ethical boundaries, and keeping church and personal resources completely separate.
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A: You will participate in a six-session, virtual instructor-led training cohort alongside other ministry leaders. Sessions last roughly an hour and half.
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A: The curriculum helps you:
Audit your time, set work boundaries, and establish ethical policies.
Identify your transferable skills, interests, and non-leadership side hustle options.
Calculate earning potential, tax implications, and income caps.
Build a full business plan (pricing, marketing, accounting, establishing an LLC).
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A: Yes. Participants who complete all six training sessions and the corresponding homework are eligible to apply for a one-time, non-repayable $1,200 micro grant to launch their business.