A direct line between supporters and missionaries.
Tent Makers gives each missionary one place to share their story, receive gifts, sell what they make, and keep their supporters informed.
Sustainable support for people on the field
Raising support takes time away from the work itself. We built Tent Makers so a missionary can manage giving, a small storefront, a blog and a newsletter from a single dashboard, and so the people who care about them can help in the way that suits them.
The name comes from the apostle Paul, who made tents to fund his ministry. Many missionaries still pair a trade with their calling. This is a home for both.
Rooted in Scripture
We serve the Church and missionaries who hold to the historic Christian faith.
Transparent
Campaign goals and progress are public. Supporters see where their giving is going.
Relational
Updates come from the missionary directly, and replies go straight back to them.
From application to ongoing support
Apply
A missionary applies with their organization, references and statement of faith.
Review
An administrator reviews the application before anything is published.
Build a page
The missionary adds their story, campaigns, products, photos and posts.
Receive support
Supporters give, shop and subscribe. The missionary sees it all in one dashboard.
How we vet missionaries
Every applicant provides their sending organization, two references we can contact, a statement of faith, and agrees to a code of conduct. Pages are only visible to the public after an administrator approves the application, and approval can be withdrawn.
Common questions
How do I give to a missionary?
Open their page, choose an amount, and pick a one-time gift or a monthly partnership. Payment is handled on a secure checkout page; your card details never touch our servers.
Can I give to a specific project?
Yes. When a missionary is running a campaign, you will see its goal and progress on their page, with a button to give directly to it.
Who ships the products?
The missionary who listed the item prepares and ships it. Shipping is currently available to addresses in the United States and Canada.
Will I get a tax receipt?
You will receive a payment receipt by email. Tent Makers does not issue tax-deduction receipts; if you need one, ask the missionary or their sending organization whether they can provide it.
How do I stop receiving a missionary’s updates?
Every newsletter includes an unsubscribe link at the bottom. One click removes you from that missionary’s list.
I am a missionary. How do I join?
Submit an application with your sending organization, two references and a statement of faith. Once an administrator approves it, you can sign in and build your page.
Ready to get involved?
Find a missionary to support, or apply to create your own page.