Selling Isn’t Sinful: The Truth Christian Women Need to Hear About Money & Ministry
Do you ever feel guilty charging for your work as a Christian woman in business? You love God. You want to serve people. You want your work to honor Him. But the moment it’s time to sell—whether it’s a course, a coaching offer, a study guide, or a service—you hesitate. Is it wrong to charge for my gifts? Does selling make me selfish? Can ministry and money really mix? If you’ve wrestled with these questions, you’re not alone. I have too. And for a long time, these beliefs kept me undercharging, overgiving, and quietly burning out. Let’s talk about the lies that keep Christian women stuck—and the truth that brings freedom. My Confession: I Used to Feel Guilty Charging There was a season when I felt bad charging for anything, especially ministry-related work. I didn’t want money to feel like a barrier between what God gave me to share and the people I was called to serve. That changed when I launched one of my Bible studies. The teaching videos were free online, but I offered a paid physical study guide for women who wanted to go deeper. Most women loved it—but one comment stopped me cold: “You shouldn’t charge for the gospel.” It stung. But the Holy Spirit gently reminded me of something important: The gospel is free. The resources that help people study it are not. That study guide wasn’t selling salvation. It was sustaining the work God had already called me to. And selling it allowed me to continue offering free Bible study videos to women all over the world. Money wasn’t a barrier. It was a tool. The Lies That Keep Christian Women From Selling After mentoring hundreds of faith-driven women, I’ve seen the same patterns come up again and again. Many of us believe things like: - Selling feels greedy or selfish - Ministry and money don’t mix - People will lose respect for me if I charge - If I really cared, I’d give everything away - What if I fail or look like a fraud? Underneath these lies are deeper issues: people-pleasing, fear of man, and a misunderstanding of stewardship.