ShepherdAI is a church management platform that automates admin tasks for pastors — visitor follow-up, sermon-to-social media, prayer management, devotionals, newsletters, and more — saving 15+ hours per week.

Yes, ShepherdAI offers a free plan with 20 AI generations per month, 7 core features, and 5 congregant seats. No credit card required. Paid plans start at $19/month.

How does ShepherdAI compare to Planning Center or Church Community Builder?

ShepherdAI starts at $0/mo vs $49-72/mo for competitors like Breeze, Tithe.ly, and Planning Center. It offers AI-powered visitor follow-up with 6 unique emails per visitor, AI style learning, batch content studio, and all-in-one tools. Competitors charge more but offer zero AI automation.

Is my church data safe with ShepherdAI?

ShepherdAI uses 256-bit AES encryption, is GDPR compliant, and never sells or shares your data. No credit card is required to start.

Can ShepherdAI write personalized follow-up emails for church visitors?

Yes. ShepherdAI writes 6 unique personalized emails per visitor based on their background, interests, and visit details. The pastor can preview and edit each email before it is sent automatically.

Free AI Tool for Pastors

Free AI Sermon Outline Generator for Pastors

Generate sermon outlines in seconds with AI. Bible-based, denomination-aware sermon preparation for busy pastors. Start free — no credit card required.

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How It Works

From scripture to sermon outline in three simple steps.

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Step 1

Enter Your Scripture & Theme

Select your Bible passage, sermon theme, and denomination. ShepherdAI understands your theological tradition — Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, Lutheran, and more — and tailors the outline accordingly.

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Step 2

AI Generates the Outline

Our AI analyzes the scripture context, cross-references, and denominational distinctives to produce a structured sermon outline with 3-5 main points, supporting subpoints, illustrations, life application, and closing prayer.

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Step 3

Review & Customize

Review the AI-generated outline. Add your personal touch, adjust points, insert your own illustrations, and finalize your sermon. Export, print, or save to your ShepherdAI library.

Example Sermon Outlines

See what ShepherdAI generates in seconds. These are real outlines our AI has produced.

Psalm 23

The Lord Is My Shepherd

The Shepherd Who Provides (vv. 1-2) — Green pastures and still waters
The Shepherd Who Guides (v. 3) — Paths of righteousness for His name's sake
The Shepherd Who Protects (v. 4) — Walking through the valley with no fear
The Shepherd Who Welcomes (vv. 5-6) — A table prepared in the presence of enemies

Ephesians 2:1-10

Saved by Grace

Our Condition: Dead in Sin (vv. 1-3) — The life we lived before Christ
God's Intervention: Made Alive in Christ (vv. 4-7) — Rich in mercy, great in love
Our Response: Created for Good Works (vv. 8-10) — Saved through faith, not by works

John 15:1-17

Abiding in the True Vine

Connection to the Vine (vv. 1-4) — Apart from Christ we can do nothing
The Fruit of Abiding (vv. 5-8) — Bearing much fruit that glorifies the Father
The Cost of Love (vv. 9-17) — Loving one another as Christ loves us

Why Pastors Love Our Sermon Outline Generator

Save 4-8 Hours Per Week

Cut sermon prep time by 70%. Spend less time researching and more time ministering.

Denomination-Specific

Outlines reflect your theological tradition, from Baptist to Pentecostal to Reformed.

Biblically Grounded

Every outline includes cross-references, word studies, and contextual analysis.

Fresh Ideas Every Time

Break out of writer's block. Get fresh angles, illustrations, and applications you may not have considered.

Service-Ready Format

Outlines come structured with transitions, illustrations, and closing applications — ready to preach.

Works on Any Device

Use on desktop, tablet, or phone. Generate outlines anywhere, anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this sermon outline generator really free?

Yes! ShepherdAI offers 20 free AI generations per month on our Free plan. You can generate sermon outlines, visitor emails, devotionals, and more — all without a credit card.

Does the AI understand my church denomination?

Absolutely. ShepherdAI supports 10+ denominational traditions including Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, Lutheran, Anglican, Catholic, Reformed, Nazarene, and non-denominational. Each tradition shapes the theological framing, language, and application points.

How long does it take to generate a sermon outline?

Typically 10-30 seconds. Enter your scripture, select your theme and tradition, and the AI produces a structured outline with main points, subpoints, illustrations, and application.

Can I edit the generated outline?

Yes — every outline is fully editable. Add your personal touch, move points around, insert your own stories and illustrations, and adjust the tone to match your preaching style.

What Bible translations do you use?

ShepherdAI is trained on context from many major translations. You can specify your preferred translation (NIV, ESV, KJV, NLT, NASB, CSB, NKJV, etc.) when generating content.

Is this just for Sundays, or for other services too?

ShepherdAI supports outlines for Sunday sermons, midweek Bible studies, small group discussions, youth group messages, funeral sermons, wedding homilies, and special occasion messages.