Finding meaningful employment is about more than receiving a paycheck. For many Christians, it is about finding an organization where their faith, values, and professional abilities can come together to make a difference.
The growth of remote employment has created new opportunities for Christian professionals to work with organizations across the country. Churches, ministries, Christian colleges and universities, nonprofit organizations, and Christian-owned businesses are increasingly able to recruit talented individuals without requiring them to relocate.
Whether you are searching for a remote Christian job, exploring a career change, or looking for an opportunity to serve a faith-based organization, the following resources can help you begin your search.
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Find Christian Jobs Through Job Shepherd
One of the best places to begin your search is Job Shepherd, a faith-based employment platform created to connect Christian employers with qualified candidates.
Job Shepherd serves churches, ministries, Christian colleges and universities, camps, nonprofit organizations, and Christian-owned businesses throughout the United States.
Job seekers can explore opportunities in administration, education, finance, human resources, leadership, ministry, operations, sales, and many other professional fields.
Not every position is remote, so be sure to review the location and work arrangements before applying.
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Christian Organizations Offering Employment Opportunities
Many Christian organizations recognize the importance of attracting talented individuals who share their mission and organizational values. Remote employment can help these organizations reach qualified professionals beyond their immediate communities.
Christian Colleges and Universities
Christian higher education institutions frequently need qualified faculty, administrators, and professional staff. Depending on the institution and position, opportunities may include online instruction, student services, enrollment management, information technology, and administrative support.
Consider exploring employment opportunities with the following organizations. Select an organization’s name to visit its website.
Concordia offers employment opportunities across academic and administrative functions.
Grand Canyon University offers career opportunities in higher education, including positions associated with online education.
Northwest University is a Christian institution offering academic and administrative career opportunities.
Ohio Christian University offers employment opportunities supporting its educational mission.
Availability and remote-work eligibility vary by position. Review each institution’s current openings before applying.
Christian Organizations and Remote Employment Resources
Remote employment opportunities extend beyond higher education. Christian professionals can also find meaningful work through organizations providing business services, administrative support, accounting, technology, and other professional services.
BELAY provides remote business support services, including virtual assistance, bookkeeping, and related professional services.
Christian Job Fair connects job seekers with Christian employers, ministries, churches, and other faith-based organizations.
ChristianJobs.com provides employment resources for individuals seeking opportunities with Christian organizations.
FlexJobs provides access to remote and flexible employment opportunities across many industries. Not every employer is faith-based, so job seekers should research each organization’s mission and values.
Hire My Mom connects businesses with professionals seeking flexible and remote employment opportunities.
Indeed offers access to employment opportunities across numerous industries. Searching for terms such as Christian nonprofit, faith-based organization, remote ministry, or Christian education may help identify relevant positions.
Employment Opportunities in Christian Higher Education
Christian colleges, universities, seminaries, and Bible institutes employ thousands of professionals in positions ranging from teaching and administration to finance, student services, human resources, and executive leadership.
Several associations provide resources for professionals interested in serving Christian higher education.
These resources can help professionals identify Christian educational institutions and explore employment opportunities aligned with their interests and experience.
Need Help Finding Qualified Employees?
Finding the right employees can be challenging, especially when your organization needs individuals who possess both the professional experience and an understanding of your mission.
At IHN HR, we understand these challenges. Our team brings extensive corporate human resources experience to Christian businesses, churches, ministries, nonprofits, and Christian higher education institutions.
We help organizations develop recruitment strategies, identify qualified candidates, strengthen their hiring processes, and build high-performing teams.
Sometimes the best candidate is not actively searching for a job. Our recruitment experience and professional networks allow us to identify and approach experienced individuals who may not respond to traditional job advertisements.
Whether you need to recruit an executive, fill a difficult leadership position, or improve your overall recruitment process, we would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your organization.
A Better Way for Christian Employers to Recruit
Christian employers need more than applicants. They need people who possess the skills, experience, and commitment necessary to help their organizations succeed.
Job Shepherd was developed to help Christian organizations connect with qualified candidates who are interested in meaningful employment.
Through Job Shepherd, employers can promote employment opportunities and manage candidates while reaching individuals interested in working for faith-based organizations.
Whether your organization is recruiting one employee or building an entire team, Job Shepherd can become part of your recruitment strategy.
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Strengthening Christian Organizations Through Better HR
Recruiting qualified employees is only one part of building a successful organization. Retaining those employees, developing leaders, creating effective workplace policies, and maintaining a healthy organizational culture are equally important.
IHN HR works with Christian organizations nationwide to evaluate and strengthen their human resources practices.
Our HR Assessment helps leadership identify opportunities for improvement, address employment-related risks, and develop stronger foundations for organizational growth.
We believe Christian organizations should demonstrate excellence in how they lead, develop, and care for their employees.
Finding Meaningful Work and Building Stronger Organizations
Whether you are searching for your next professional opportunity or leading an organization that needs qualified employees, we encourage you to approach the process with prayer, preparation, and purpose.
For job seekers, take time to research prospective employers, understand their mission, and identify opportunities where your professional abilities can make a meaningful contribution.
For Christian employers, remember that recruiting is not simply about filling positions. It is about finding people who can help advance your mission while contributing to a healthy, high-performing workplace.
At IHN HR, we are committed to helping Christian organizations build workplaces where employees can flourish and organizations can fulfill their missions.
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Originally published June 12, 2020. Updated October 14, 2026.
This article was originally written more than 5 years ago. While much has changed in our workplaces and organizations, the biblical principles of servant leadership remain unchanged. This updated version includes additional insights from my years working with Christian organizations and principles shared in my book, Faith Driven HR.
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