FREE GUIDES AND TOOLS

TO HELP PASTORS AND MINISTRY LEADERS START AND LEAD HEALTHY CHURCHES AND NONPROFITS.

God gave you the vision, but building it can feel overwhelming. Our FREE GUIDES are designed to bring clarity, reduce stress, relieve some of the financial strain, and help you take your next steps with confidence.

ready to launch a Nonprofit?

Navigating the legal, structural, and leadership decisions that come with launching a 501(c)(3) can be daunting. Forming a board, writing bylaws, articles of incorporation, building a healthy foundation…there are many moving parts to think through. REVIVE INITIATIVE can help!

At REVIVE INITIATIVE, we love to support pastors and leaders by providing clear, practical, and easy-to-follow resources absolutely FREE! These guides are designed to simplify complex steps, reduce stress, and help you build with confidence as you bring your vision to life!

Get the Pastor’s Nonprofit Starter Kit

Why this exists:

Most pastors and ministry leaders are trained to preach, shepherd, and lead, not navigate government paperwork.

The Pastor’s Nonprofit Starter Kit walks you through the foundational documents required to legally form a nonprofit ministry so you can focus on the mission God has placed in your heart.

You will receive a PDF version of “HOW TO START A 501(C)(3)” TO PRINT and follow step-by-step as well as editable downloads of:

  • Articles of Incorporation Template

  • Conflict of Interest Policy Template

  • First Board Meeting Minutes Template

  • IRS 1023 Preparation Checklist

  • Bylaws Template

  • First Year Budget Spreadsheet

You’ll also receive PDF’s of the “Plain-English Guide to Nonprofit Bylaws” as well as the “Nonprofit Board Meeting Guide” that you can print!

our free gift

To pastors and leaders!

a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the 501c3 building process!

this guide explains bylaws in so you understand what they do and why they matter!

an outline for a simple and effective process for leading board meetings!

Start a 501(c)(3) for Your Ministry

Without Getting Lost in Legal Confusion