Resource Share Marketplace

Lifeway Research shows 60% of churches are financially unprepared for growth and only 32% have sufficient reserves, while the EPA reports that faith communities generate significant material waste from unused equipment and supplies.

With 330,000+ Christian congregations in the U.S. facing budget constraints, churches struggle to access essential ministry resources like musical instruments, AV equipment, and children's ministry supplies, creating both economic and environmental inefficiencies across the faith ecosystem.

Our Resource Share Marketplace creates a circular economy where surplus or donation becomes a resource, reducing material waste by 40% annually (EPA verified) while providing affordable access to quality equipment.

In short

Is the marketplace only for churches? No, it's for any business, shop owner, organization, or donor to donate or sell their items - optionally, gig-drivers are immediatley scheduled to pick up the donated or sold items.

The platform enables peer-to-peer transfers of gently used items—from instruments and seating to vehicles and technical equipment—through our verified Gig Driver Network, eliminating warehousing costs while ensuring safe, transparent exchanges through digital receipts and pickup confirmations.

This approach directly addresses the financial reality that most small to mid-sized churches cannot afford new equipment, while simultaneously practicing environmental stewardship by keeping usable resources out of landfills and in ministry service.

The big idea

The Resource Share Program is built to strengthen community by intentionally connecting churches with a trusted network of individuals, contractors, freelancers, and businesses—while actively uplifting women-owned and Black-owned enterprises. RCA is committed to increasing visibility and opportunity for these businesses by clearly identifying them within the platform, whether they are one-person operations or established, single or multi-location retailers. For churches, the Resource Share functions as more than a marketplace—it is a vetted network. Site-users gain access to discounted goods and services via vouchers and credits- access to transparent ratings, reviews, and comments that highlight professionalism, reliability, and timeliness. This system helps ministry leaders make confident decisions, discover high-quality local partners, and steward resources wisely, while supporting businesses that reflect shared values and community investment.

Real-Time Delivery and Support

The Resource Share program is RCA’s community-powered marketplace designed to help churches, families, and organizations access the items they need—while helping local businesses and donors put surplus resources to meaningful use. Through the platform, retailers, thrift shops, churches, and individuals can list donated, discounted, or full-priced goods such as furniture, clothing, equipment, household items, and supplies. These items are then matched with churches, nonprofits, and families actively searching for affordable solutions.

What makes Resource Share unique is how seamlessly it turns generosity into action. Once an item is claimed or purchased, RCA coordinates pickup and delivery through our local gig driver network, removing logistical barriers for both the provider and the recipient. This creates a shared ecosystem where resources move efficiently, waste is reduced, local businesses gain new customers, and ministries receive practical support. Resource Share is not just a marketplace—it’s a modern expression of community care, built to ensure that no resource sits unused while real needs remain unmet.

Key Success Metrics

• 40% reduction in material waste through circular economy initiatives (EPA verified environmental impact)
• 2-3% transaction fees sustain platform operations while providing 70-90% cost savings vs. new equipment
• 100% peer-to-peer logistics through optional Gig-Driver Network eliminates warehousing and storage overhead
• 25+ pilot churches targeted in Richmond, VA creating immediate community impact
• $10,000+ in economic activity projected during first 6-month pilot phase demonstrating viability
• 80% participant satisfaction target ensuring platform meets real ministry needs effectively

This marketplace represents the practical convergence of financial stewardship, environmental responsibility, and community building—transforming surplus into service while creating tangible demonstrations of Christian generosity in action.