Before You Hire a Virtual Assistant For Your Church, Read This First

Jan 3

Thinking about hiring a Virtual Assistant for your church or ministry?
Before you take the leap, it’s important to understand your options — and the pros and cons of each. There are many ways to hire a VA, but not all will serve your church’s needs well.

Here’s a breakdown of what you should know before choosing a Church Virtual Assistant.

Option 1: Hiring a VA on Fiverr

Pros:
✅ Affordable rates
✅ Access to reviews and profiles
✅ Easy to search for VAs with specific skills

Cons:
⚠️ Hard to find someone who aligns with Christian values
⚠️ Uncertain vetting process
⚠️ No backup if your VA becomes unavailable

Option 2: Hiring an Independent VA via Google Search

Pros:
✅ May find highly skilled professionals
✅ Some VAs specialize in church or nonprofit work

Cons:
⚠️ Often higher rates
⚠️ Limited availability due to multiple clients
⚠️ No team support if your VA is sick or unavailable

Option 3: Hiring Through a VA Agency

Overseas VA Agency

Pros:
✅ Very low rates ($10/hour or less)

Cons:
⚠️ Potential language barriers
⚠️ Cultural differences in church communication
⚠️ Less alignment with your church’s mission and values

U.S.-Based VA Agency

Pros:
✅ Vetted professionals
✅ Aligned with U.S. church culture and communication styles
✅ Team support in case of illness or vacations

Cons:
⚠️ Can be expensive — $50+ per hour in some cases
⚠️ Some agencies charge per task rather than per hour

Why Ministry Assistant Services Is Different

At Ministry Assistant Services, we use a unique Project Manager-based model:

✅ You’re assigned a dedicated Project Manager who leads your support team
✅ You get the benefit of a full team of skilled Christian Virtual Assistants
✅ We charge one affordable hourly rate — no per-task fees
✅ Our team members are believers who love the local church and are committed to ministry work

This gives you flexibility, consistency, and a partner who truly understands and supports your mission.

Ready to Hire the Right Virtual Assistant for Your Church?

Choosing the right Church Virtual Assistant matters. The right fit can transform your admin processes and free you to focus on people and ministry.

👉 Click here to contact Ministry Assistant Services — we’d love to talk and help you get started, often within a week!

Hayley Pandolph