ChristianCareerCenter.com

What ChristianCareerCenter.com does

ChristianCareerCenter.com is a privately held, founder-operated online job board and career services platform founded in 1997 by National Certified Career Counselors Kevin Brennfleck and Kay Marie Brennfleck. It operates a dual-sided marketplace exclusively focused on Christian employment, connecting Christian job seekers with employers in the faith-based segment including churches, ministries, missionary organizations, Christian K-12 schools, colleges, and Christian nonprofits. The platform curates over 100 job categories with approximately 123 active listings at snapshot, supported by a 27,000+ resume database and a 36,000+-subscriber newsletter, and receives referral traffic from major Christian web properties including Crosswalk.com, Gospel.com, and CBN.com.

The underlying technology is a standard job board platform (christiancareercenter.mysmartjobboard.com) with automated one-click syndication of featured employer postings to major job aggregators including Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, Glassdoor, Google Jobs, SimplyHired, Jooble, and Adzuna, plus a partner network of niche Christian boards (ChurchJobsOnline.com, ChristianJobFair.com, PastorJobs.net). Product surface beyond the marketplace includes free and featured resume posting, a proprietary Career Fit Test developed in 1994, structured career counseling and coaching programs, resume writing and LinkedIn makeover services, and a higher-touch full-service church staffing agency.

The business makes money through three revenue streams: (1) employer job posting subscriptions ranging from free basic postings for sub-$200K ministries to a $2,495 unlimited annual package with bundled resume database access; (2) job-seeker professional services including resume critique ($149), deluxe resume preparation ($395), LinkedIn makeover ($199), and career coaching programs ranging from $499 to $1,995; and (3) featured resume upgrades ($25 for 90 days). The company is bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding and operates with 1-10 employees, making it a niche, lifestyle-scale microbusiness rather than a venture-stage growth company.

Name

ChristianCareerCenter.com

Legal name

ChristianCareerCenter.com

Website

https://christiancareercenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ChristianCareerCenter.com is a privately held, founder-run online job board and career services platform founded in 1997 that connects Christian job seekers with employers in the faith-based segment including churches, ministries, missionary organizations, Christian schools, and Christian nonprofits, monetizing through employer job posting subscriptions and job-seeker career coaching, resume writing, and a full-service church staffing agency.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Job Board Marketplace

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Tutor Discovery, Scheduling & Payments Marketplaces (Directory/Booking) (EDANAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Resume & Professional Branding (CV, LinkedIn, Portfolio) (EDAAAKAB)

Keywords

• Online job board
• Church staffing
• Career coaching services
• Ministry employment
• Resume writing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Riverside

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Employer Job Postings: Paid job posting packages for employers ranging from single featured listings to unlimited annual packages. Featured postings include resume database access, newsletter promotion, and cross-posting to major job boards.
2. Job Seeker Services: Career coaching and resume writing services for job seekers including resume critiques, professional resume preparation, LinkedIn makeovers, and career counseling programs ranging from $149 to $1,995.
3. Featured Resume Listings: Job seekers can upgrade to featured resume status for $25 for 90 days visibility boost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ChristianCareerCenter.com operates a two-sided online job board marketplace exclusively for the Christian community, connecting job seekers with employers (churches, ministries, Christian schools, mission organizations, and Christian nonprofits) across 100+ job categories. The platform offers one-click job posting distribution to major job aggregators (Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, Glassdoor, Google Jobs), searchable access to a 27,000+ resume database, and a portfolio of paid professional services including NCCC-certified career counseling, resume writing, LinkedIn profile makeovers, the proprietary Career Fit Test assessment, and the Job Search Mastery coaching program.

Product overview

ChristianCareerCenter.com is an online career center and job board platform focused exclusively on Christian employment. The platform operates as a job board marketplace with two core sides: (1) Job Seekers can search and apply for Christian jobs, post resumes, and purchase career development services including resume writing, career testing, and coaching; (2) Employers can post featured jobs that automatically syndicate to major job boards (Indeed, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, Google Jobs, and others) and access a resume database of over 27,000 candidates. The service portfolio includes free resume posting, featured resume upgrades ($25), resume critique ($149), deluxe resume writing ($395), LinkedIn makeover ($199), the proprietary Career Fit Test assessment, the Job Search Mastery coaching program, and broader Christian Career Coaching ($499-$1,995). For employers, packages range from $99 single-featured postings to $2,495/year unlimited postings with resume access and ChristianJobFair.com membership. The platform is supplemented by partner job boards ChurchJobsOnline.com, ChristianJobFair.com, and PastorJobs.net for expanded reach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Christian Job Board Platform Online two-sided job marketplace where Christian job seekers browse and apply to listings and Christian employers (churches, ministries, schools, nonprofits, mission agencies) post openings with automated syndication to major aggregators. Searchable by category, location, job type, and salary range, with 123+ active listings and 100+ job categories at any given time.
• Free Resume Posting Free resume posting service for job seekers, allowing users to create a profile, upload a resume, and be searchable by featured employers accessing the resume database.
• Featured Resume Enhanced resume visibility upgrade for job seekers. The resume is highlighted and pinned above other candidates with similar qualifications for 90 days, priced at $25.
• Resume and Cover Letter Critique A 45-minute (described also as 50-minute) phone session with a National Certified Career Counselor evaluating the job seeker's resume and cover letter and providing specific improvement suggestions. Includes a 20-page e-book and Career Fit Test access. Priced at $149.
• Deluxe Resume Preparation Full resume writing service by a National Certified Career Counselor, including a 50-minute phone consultation, draft review period, Career Fit Test, and a satisfaction guarantee. Priced at $395.
• LinkedIn Makeover LinkedIn profile optimization service comprising a 50-minute consulting session to transform a profile into a compelling career resource. Includes Career Fit Test access and 120-day featured resume visibility. Priced at $199.
• Career Fit Test Proprietary online card-sort assessment system that identifies motivated transferable skills and links them to fitting careers via a three-letter theme code, paired with career planning resources.
• Christian Career Counseling & Testing Suite of career assessment and counseling services including the Live Your Calling Career Program, the Professional Career Testing Package, career testing for students, and individual coaching sessions delivered by National Certified Career Counselors.
• Job Search Mastery Program Career coaching program with five coaching sessions and a workbook, covering resume and cover letter development, hidden job market strategies, interview preparation, and salary negotiation. The company claims the program reduces job search time by 50-75%.
• Free Career Assessment (Career Checkup) Free online tool enabling users to assess their satisfaction level with their current or most recent career across multiple factors, used as a top-of-funnel acquisition tool for paid services.
• Free Career Services Consultation Complimentary one-on-one phone session with Kevin Brennfleck or Kay Marie Brennfleck to analyze the client's career situation, clarify goals, and recommend the best-fit paid program.
• Featured/Highlighted Job Posting Premium employer job posting that highlights and pins listings at the top of search results, promotes the job and organization on the homepage, includes newsletter exposure to 30,000+ subscribers, and bundles resume database access. Priced from $99 for one 30-day posting with volume packages up to $2,495/year unlimited.
• Resume Database Access Standalone access for employers to search more than 27,000 Christian job seeker resumes by keyword, category, state, willingness to relocate, and openness to support-based positions. Bundled with featured postings or available standalone for $75/30 days or $300/180 days.
• Full-Service Church Staffing and Ministry Recruiting Flat-rate recruitment service for churches and ministries, handling the full hiring process including tailored recruiting, access to a nationwide Christian leader network, and experienced Christian recruiters. Targeted at churches and ministries seeking leadership positions such as senior pastor.

Quantifiable outcome

• 67% of people who worked with a career coach landed a new role faster
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ChurchJobsOnline.comcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner job board network for church jobs. Featured church staffing positions posted on ChristianCareerCenter.com are also displayed on ChurchJobsOnline.com and automatically linked to PastorJobs.net.
• ChristianJobFair.comcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner job board network for Christian job fairs and additional ministry job listings. Included in unlimited employer package membership.
• IndeedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor job aggregator receiving automatic distribution of featured job postings from ChristianCareerCenter.com at no additional cost to employers.
• LinkedIncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional network receiving automatic distribution of featured job postings. Also offers LinkedIn login for job seeker registration.
• ZipRecruitercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor job board receiving automatic distribution of featured job postings at no additional cost.
• GlassdoorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJob site and employer review platform receiving automatic distribution of featured job postings.
• Google JobscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIntegrated with Google's job search feature, enabling featured postings to appear directly in Google search results.
• JoobleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational job aggregator receiving job distribution from ChristianCareerCenter.com.
• SimplyHiredminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJob aggregator receiving job distribution from featured postings.
• AdzunaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJob search engine receiving job distribution from featured postings.
• Crosswalk.comminorOthersMajor Christian website referral source for job seekers visiting ChristianCareerCenter.com.
• Gospel.comminorOthersMajor Christian website referral source for job seekers visiting ChristianCareerCenter.com.
• CBN.comminorOthersChristian Broadcasting Network website referral source for job seekers visiting ChristianCareerCenter.com.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ChristianJobFair.com: Partner job board in the ChristianCareerCenter.com network focused on Christian job fairs and additional ministry listings. Bundled with the unlimited employer package and directly comparable as a niche faith-based employment marketplace.
• ChurchJobsOnline.com: Sister-site job board in ChristianCareerCenter.com's partner network that cross-posts church staffing positions and is automatically linked from PastorJobs.net. Directly comparable as a niche Christian/church job marketplace with similar employer base.
• MinistryJobs.com: Niche job board focused on paid ministry and faith-based nonprofit positions. Comparable as a direct competitor in the ministry-employment sub-vertical, offering job postings and resume search for the same employer types.
• ChristianJobs.com: Long-running niche job board focused on Christian and ministry employment opportunities. Directly comparable in mission, audience, and offering set (job postings, resume database) within the same faith-based employment vertical.
• ChurchStaffing.com: Independent niche job board serving churches, Christian schools, and faith-based nonprofits with paid postings and resume search. Directly comparable as a competing Christian-employment marketplace targeting the same employer and job seeker segments.

Broad incumbents

• CareerBuilder: Long-running general-purpose job board and talent acquisition platform. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the SMB and enterprise recruiting market that competes for the same employer hiring budget.
• LinkedIn: Professional network with an integrated job marketplace that receives ChristianCareerCenter.com syndicated postings and offers LinkedIn-based job seeker sign-in. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose scale and professional targeting compete for both employer and job seeker attention.
• Glassdoor: Job and employer review platform that indexes ChristianCareerCenter.com featured postings. Comparable as a broad incumbent where faith-based employers increasingly post directly, reducing reliance on niche aggregators.
• ZipRecruiter: Major general-purpose job marketplace and distribution partner that receives ChristianCareerCenter.com featured postings. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering AI-driven matching and SMB-friendly self-serve job posting at competing price points.
• Indeed: Largest general-purpose job marketplace globally and a key distribution partner for ChristianCareerCenter.com's featured postings. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose free listings and search dominance set the competitive baseline for niche boards.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Christianjobs4u
• Facebookfacebook.com/christiancareercenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/christian-career-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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