Shepherd and Care for
Your People More Effectively
Ministry-safe AI that answers every call, responds to every message, and cares for your congregation — without replacing you.
15-minute conversation · No pressure · See if it's right for your church
Ministry is Demanding.
You Don't Have to Do It Alone.
Church planting and growing a congregation is an enormous calling. You're wearing every hat — and it's impossible to be available 24/7. ShepherdAI gives you your time back.
Missed Calls & Messages
People reach out during crises, but you can't answer every call while preaching, counseling, or spending time with family.
Administrative Overload
Hours spent on scheduling and managing communication takes time away from actual ministry.
Pastoral Burnout
The constant pressure to be available leads to exhaustion, affecting your ministry, health, and family life.
Always Available to Care
ShepherdAI answers every call and message with compassion, ensuring no one feels ignored while you focus on high-priority ministry.
Ministry-Safe AI
Our AI is trained specifically for church contexts, understanding pastoral care while escalating urgent matters to you immediately.
More Time for What Matters
Reclaim hours each week for sermon prep, discipleship, family time, and the deep ministry work only you can do.
Ministry-Safe AI Features
Powerful tools designed specifically for church ministry, ensuring every interaction reflects your church's heart and values.
Always Available to Care
Every person who reaches out receives a compassionate response, day or night. Urgent needs are immediately routed to pastors, and every conversation is thoughtfully logged.
Message Management
Respond to texts, emails, and social messages instantly. AI drafts responses that match your church's voice and tone, so nothing falls through the cracks.
Prayer Request Tracking
Automatically organize and track prayer requests. Ensure no one's needs are forgotten and follow up at the right time with intentional pastoral care.
What Makes ShepherdAI Different?
You've probably wondered: "Can't I just use ChatGPT?" Fair question. Here's the real answer.
who you hire
(no ministry context)
salary & benefits
ShepherdAI is the only option built from the ground up for church ministry — not retrofitted from a generic chatbot.
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Ministry Care
Get started in minutes. Our streamlined process means you can begin serving your congregation better today.
Schedule a Demo
See how ShepherdAI works for churches like yours. We'll answer your questions and walk you through the platform — no pressure, just an honest conversation.
Connect Your Systems
Link your church phone number and communication channels in just a few clicks. Setup takes less than 15 minutes.
Customize & Launch
We train the AI to match your church's voice and values, then start serving your congregation better — immediately.
What Church Leaders Are Saying
From solo church planters to multi-site congregations — pastors everywhere are finding ShepherdAI to be a trusted ministry companion.
"Shepherd AI has been a game-changer for our church plant. We're able to respond to every call and message, even when I'm in meetings or with my family. It's like having a full-time assistant who never sleeps, and our congregation feels more cared for than ever."
"As a church planter, I'm literally doing everything — preaching, counseling, setting up chairs, you name it. ShepherdAI is like having a caring assistant who makes sure every single person who calls feels valued, even when I'm unavailable. It's been a lifeline for our young bilingual church plant."
"I'm bivocational — pastoring full-time in my heart but working another job to make ends meet. I used to lose sleep worrying about people who called when I couldn't answer. ShepherdAI gives me real peace of mind that every person in my congregation is cared for, every hour of the day."
"Our pastoral staff was drowning in voicemails and DMs before ShepherdAI. Now our team focuses on deep discipleship and personal ministry while the AI handles first-contact care beautifully. The prayer request tracking alone has changed how we shepherd our congregation week to week."
Join hundreds of pastors who are caring for their people better with ShepherdAI.
Plans for Every Church Size
Whether you're planting a church of 30 or shepherding a congregation of thousands, ShepherdAI has a plan that fits.
Church Planter
Solo pastors & plants under 100 members
or $79/mo billed annually
- 24/7 AI call answering
- SMS & email responses
- Prayer request tracking
- Urgent call escalation
- Up to 200 contacts
- Basic analytics dashboard
- Email support
Small Church
100–400 members
or $119/mo billed annually
- Everything in Starter
- Up to 600 contacts
- Social media DM responses
- Bilingual support (EN & ES)
- Weekly care summary reports
- Custom AI voice & tone
- Calendar & scheduling sync
- Chat + email support
Growing Church
400–1,000 members
or $199/mo billed annually
- Everything in Core
- Up to 1,500 contacts
- Multi-staff team access
- Department routing rules
- Crisis escalation protocols
- ChMS integrations (PCO, Breeze)
- Monthly strategy call
- Priority support
Large & Multi-site
1,000+ members & multiple campuses
Tailored to your needs
- Everything in Growth
- Unlimited contacts
- Multi-campus management
- Custom AI training & onboarding
- API & Zapier integrations
- Dedicated account manager
- SLA uptime guarantee
- 24/7 phone support
Not sure which plan fits your church? Let's figure it out together.
Resources for Church Leaders
Helpful guides, articles, and tools to help you leverage AI in your ministry while maintaining authentic pastoral care.
AI Ethics in Ministry
A comprehensive guide on using AI tools responsibly in church contexts while maintaining theological integrity and pastoral authenticity.
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A step-by-step checklist to help you implement ShepherdAI in your church, from initial setup to training your congregation on the new system.
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Weekly insights on church leadership, pastoral care, technology in ministry, and practical tips for church planters and small church pastors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
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