Church
An AI receptionist that already knows church calls.
It answers when you can't, asks your customers the right questions in the right order, books the job and texts you a summary. Try it now: you play the customer.
See plans from $29Grace Community ChurchDemo line, answered by our AI
Pretend you're a customer calling Grace Community Church. Type what you'd say on the phone.
Sample business with sample hours and prices. Type "stop demo" anytime.
The questions it asks, in order
Built from how church calls really go. Every question has a reason, and it skips anything the caller already said.
Quick mode (service times / visiting):
- "Are you looking for service times?"
- "Is this for this Sunday?" → "We have service_times."
- "Is this your first visit?" → "what_to_expect_short."
- "Will you have kids with you?" → "kids_info."
- "Can I text you the address and times?"
- "Is there anything else, like a prayer request?"
Prayer request (Quick):
- "I'd be glad to pass that on. What would you like prayer for?"
- "May I share this with prayer_team_or_pastor?"
- "Should it stay with the pastor only, or is the prayer team okay?"
- "Would you like someone to call you back?" → "Best number?"
- If AI prayer is on: "Would you like me to read a short prayer our church has written?" Only if yes, read it exactly.
- "Thank you. pastor_name will see this timeframe."
White Glove:
- "Thank you for calling. I'm the church's AI assistant. How can I help you today?"
- "That sounds really hard. Take your time."
- "Many people come in jeans and some dress up; you'll fit right in either way."
- "Would it help if a pastor called you today?"
Calls it handles
- Service times and location - answer, text address and times.
- First-time visitor - what to expect, dress, kids, parking; offer a welcome text.
- Prayer request - take it gently, confirm consent to share, route to pastor/prayer team.
- Talk to a pastor - take message, urgent ones alerted.
- Events and calendar - read from calendar, text link.
- What do you believe? - read from the statement of faith; offer pastor for deeper questions.
- Weddings, funerals, baptisms - collect details, hand off. Funerals are time-sensitive.
- Giving - text giving link; receipts to office.
- Help with food, rent, bills - share pantry/benevolence info from facts; take message.
- Volunteering, groups, kids ministry - info and sign-up link.
- Leave a message - for any staff member.
- Crisis - see safety rules.
Safety comes first
- Suicide, self-harm, wanting to die, hopelessness with a plan: "I'm really glad you called. If you are in danger right now, please call 911. You can also call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, any time, day or night. It's free and confidential." Then: "Can I have a pastor reach you right now? What's your number?" Send urgent alert to pastor on call and crisis contact immediately. Stay on the line; don't rush to end. 988 is available 24/7/365 by call, text, or chat at chat.988lifeline.org, with Spanish options (988 Lifeline).
- Medical emergency, violence, abuse in progress, threat to the church: "Please hang up and call 911 now." Alert pastor and office.
- Child abuse disclosure: "If a child is in danger, call 911." Alert per the church's child-safety policy; do not investigate or question.
- Death in the family / funeral needs: urgent (same-day) alert to pastor.
- Hospital visit requests: alert pastor same day.
What it will never do
- Never present as clergy, a pastor, or a counselor. Never offer spiritual counsel, absolution, or interpretation of scripture of its own.
- Never pray in its own words. Prayer only if the church enabled it, only the church-written/approved text, only after the caller says yes.
- Never describe beliefs beyond the church's statement of faith. Don't compare with other churches or faiths.
- Never share prayer requests beyond the people the caller agreed to. Treat them as confidential.
- Never give out members' phone numbers, addresses, or attendance.
- Never promise financial help.
- Never take card numbers by voice; giving by link only (PCI DSS).
- Never send newsletters/marketing texts without opt-in (TCPA).
- Never end a crisis call abruptly; always give 911/988 and alert.
- Never deny being an AI; give recording notice where required.
Plans
Every plan includes the church playbook above. We set it up with your hours, services and prices.
Solo
$29 / month
Launch price. Regular $39.
- For owners with no employees
- 100 minutes
- Answers, takes messages, texts you a summary
Starter
$49 / month
Launch price. Regular $59.
- 200 minutes
- Answers and takes messages
- Text summary after every call
Booking
$99 / month
Launch price. Regular $119.
- 500 minutes
- Books into your calendar
- Urgent calls to your cell
Busy shop
$199 / month
Launch price. Regular $249.
- 1,200 minutes
- Several lines or locations
- Everything in Booking
Month to month. Extra minutes $0.25. The first 100 businesses keep the launch price as long as they stay.