Selling Religious Study Materials Using Payhip: Complete Guide

You’re sitting on digital products people are actively searching for.

I found this out the slow way. I used to share weekly devotional guides in a Facebook group. One day, someone messaged me: “Do you sell these anywhere?” That one question flipped a switch. I bundled the guides, uploaded them to Payhip, and within days, my inbox filled with thank-you notes and sales.

Whether you’re a pastor, teacher, student, or simply passionate about sharing your faith, here’s how to turn your study materials into a digital income stream using Payhip without needing a website, storefront, or monthly fees.

Step 1: Choose a Specific Focus for Your Study Materials

You might be tempted to create a “general guide for everyone.” Don’t.

Niche down so your content speaks directly to a particular group’s spiritual needs. Think:

• Bible Study for Busy Moms

• Quran Journaling Prompts for Teens

• Intro to Torah for New Converts

• 30 Days of Psalms for Anxiety Relief

• Youth Group Study Questions for the Gospel of John

The more specific, the more relatable and the more likely someone is to say, “This was made for me.”

Step 2: Organize and Format Your Materials Professionally

You probably already have study notes, lesson outlines, or reflection questions. Now it’s time to turn them into a downloadable product.

Use tools like:

• Canva for workbook design and printable layouts

• Google Docs for editing and organizing lessons

• PDF Escape (or similar) to make fillable PDF pages if you want users to write in them digitally

Typical product types that sell well:

• Printable workbooks

• Study guides with weekly themes

• Devotionals with scripture + journal prompts

• Reflection sheets for group leaders

• Family faith challenge packs

Keep your formatting clean, with clear section headers, space to write, and page numbers if it’s a longer guide.

Step 3: Upload and Sell on Payhip (No Tech Skills Needed)

Once your file is ready, head to Payhip.com and sign up (it’s free to start).

Here’s what I did for my first product:

1. Clicked “Add Product” → Digital Product

2. Uploaded my PDF file

3. Gave it a descriptive title: “7-Week Study: Finding Peace in the Psalms”

4. Wrote a short, benefit-driven description: “Perfect for personal study, small groups, or quiet time during busy weeks.”

5. Uploaded mockup images (Canva templates work great here)

6. Set the price—started at $9, later tested $14.95 with bonuses

And just like that, I had a clean product page with a direct checkout link to share on Instagram, email, or even during sermons or retreats.

Step 4: Promote Authentically in Communities You Already Know

Don’t overthink your marketing. You don’t need ads. Just share from the heart where people already gather.

Here’s where my early sales came from:

• Church Facebook Groups (I offered a group leader discount)

• Instagram Stories with scripture-based posts and swipe-up links

• Pinterest: Created pins titled “Free Bible Study Printable” that led to a sample version

• Email list: Sent out devotionals weekly with a link to the full guide at the end

You can also offer a freebie to build an email list using Payhip’s lead magnet tool. A simple 3-day devotional or mini journaling challenge can bring in hundreds of warm leads over time.

Step 5: Expand with Bundles, Seasons, and Series

Once you’ve got one study guide, you can turn it into a series or bundle to grow your earnings without making something totally new.

Ideas:

• Bundle a 4-week guide + scripture cards + bonus audio reflection

• Offer a seasonal set: Advent Pack, Lent Study, Ramadan Journal

• Create a subscription for monthly devotionals or group lesson plans

Payhip lets you:

• Add coupon codes (great for holidays or group leaders)

• Create product bundles

• Collect emails and send updates

• Offer “pay what you want” pricing for ministries or donation-based models

It’s flexible. It’s creator-friendly. And it lets you focus on your message—not managing tech.

Bonus Tip: Make It Easy for Group Leaders

Want to boost your sales? Make your materials group-friendly.

Add:

• Discussion questions

• Weekly schedules

• Tips for facilitating conversations

• Print permissions (let group leaders print copies legally)

You can even create a “Group License” version and charge more—churches, homeschool pods, and ministries will gladly pay for clarity and convenience.

Final Thoughts: Share Your Faith, Serve Others, and Get Paid for It

Selling religious study materials on Payhip isn’t about turning worship into a business. It’s about using your gifts to serve people where they’re at, while building a sustainable income that supports your mission.

So if you’ve already written a few devotionals, designed study handouts, or shared worksheets with your Bible study group… don’t let that content sit unused. Format it. Upload it. Share the link.

You’ll be surprised how many people are out there looking for exactly what you’ve created.