The HLPR Journal
Honest guides for ministries building online.
Costs, comparisons, checklists, and SEO playbooks — written for pastors, ministry leaders, and church admins (no agency jargon).
How much should a church website cost in 2026?
Ask three people what a church website should cost and you'll get three answers between free and twenty-five thousand dollars. Here's the honest breakdown, including our own numbers.
Your Church Doesn't Have a 501(c)(3) Letter. Can You Still Get Google Ad Grants?
Most churches never filed for IRS recognition, and Google requires it. Here's how to find out in five minutes whether your church can get the Ad Grant, and what to do if it can't.
Why we're writing about ministry websites
A short note on what this journal is for, who it's written for, and what you can expect to find here.
Church website checklist: 12 pages every ministry site needs in 2026
The pages, sections, and details that actually matter for a modern church website — based on what visitors look for in the first 30 seconds.