Understanding Hosting Costs

We partner with InterServer to provide reliable, affordable hosting for ministry websites. These costs are passed through to you at our actual cost—we don't mark them up.

Free Hosting for Nonprofits!

InterServer offers FREE shared hosting for qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including churches. If your church has 501(c)(3) status, you may qualify for:

  • Free: Web hosting, unlimited storage, unlimited bandwidth
  • Free: SSL certificate (HTTPS security)
  • Free: Email hosting for your domain
  • Free: Weekly backups and security monitoring

What's NOT included: Domain registration (~$12-15/year) and WHOIS privacy (~$5/year) still apply. We'll help your church apply for this program!

Key Point

Hosting and domain costs are separate from your monthly partnership donation. We pass these through at exactly what we pay—no markup, no hidden fees.

Typical Monthly Costs

Website Hosting

$7-15/month

Shared hosting through InterServer. The exact amount depends on your site's needs. Most church websites fall in the $7-10/month range.

Domain Name

$12-20/year

Your web address (like yourchurch.org). Paid annually. .com and .org domains are typically $12-15/year.

What's Included in Hosting

  • SSL Certificate - Secure (HTTPS) connection (free with hosting)
  • Weekly Backups - Your data is protected
  • 99.9% Uptime - Your site stays online
  • Fast Performance - Quick page loads for visitors
  • Email Hosting - Professional email addresses ([email protected])
  • Security Monitoring - InterShield protection against common threats

Example: Total Monthly Cost

Small Church Example

Monthly partnership donation $5.00
Hosting (InterServer shared) $7.00
Domain (prorated monthly) $1.25
Total $13.25/month

Paying Annually

You can often save money by paying hosting costs annually instead of monthly. We'll let you know your options when setting up your account.

Why We Use InterServer

We chose InterServer because they offer reliable hosting at fair prices, with excellent support and a strong track record. They're a family-owned company that's been in business since 1999.

Questions?

Contact us if you have any questions about hosting costs or need help understanding your invoice.