Free AI Tool for Pastors
AI writes personalized follow-up emails for church visitors. 6-email sequences designed to welcome, connect, and bring visitors back. Free to try.
No credit card required · Free plan includes visitor follow-up · Cancel anytime
First-time visitors are a precious gift to your church. But without intentional follow-up, most will never come back.
of first-time visitors never return without follow-up contact
of returning visitors say follow-up contact influenced their decision
of churches have no structured visitor follow-up process
higher retention rate for churches that follow up within 48 hours
From visitor to returning member — an automated follow-up sequence in three steps.
Input the visitor's name, how they found your church, and any notes from their visit — family details, interests, prayer requests, or conversation highlights.
ShepherdAI creates six unique, warm emails over 21 days. Each email has a distinct purpose: welcome, connect, recommend, inspire, invite, and check in. No two emails are the same.
Preview every email. Personalize further if you want. Schedule them automatically or send manually. Track opens and engagement.
A proven, pastor-tested sequence designed over 21 days. No spam — just thoughtful, personal touchpoints.
Subject: “Thank You for Worshiping With Us!”
A warm, immediate thank-you that acknowledges their visit without pressure. Includes service details, a personal note from the pastor, and a gentle invitation to return.
Subject: “We'd Love to Get to Know You”
A relational email sharing more about the church's story, ministries, and small groups. Includes an invitation to coffee with the pastor or a church leader.
Subject: “Something That Might Interest You”
Based on what you know about the visitor (kids, young adult, empty nester), the AI recommends a specific ministry, event, or small group that fits their season of life.
Subject: “A Message From This Sunday's Sermon”
Shares a highlight from the most recent sermon — a key takeaway, scripture, or reflection — to stay top of mind and provide spiritual value.
Subject: “You're Invited!”
A warm invitation to an upcoming church event, service, or newcomer gathering. Makes a specific, actionable invitation rather than a generic "come back."
Subject: “Checking In”
A gentle final check-in. Softens any pressure, simply asks how they're doing, and leaves the door open with a low-friction invitation to connect when ready.
AI writes each email based on the visitor's actual background — how they found you, their family situation, and their interests. No templates with blanks to fill in.
Designed with pastor input. Each email has a unique purpose. The sequence has been proven to increase return visits by up to 3x.
Every email goes through you first. Preview, edit, add personal touches, or rewrite completely. AI is the assistant — you make the final call.
Set it and forget it with automated scheduling, or send each email manually one at a time. The choice is yours.
When visitors create a free account, their profile is automatically enriched — occupation, family, interests — helping you pastor them better.
Approve and send follow-up emails from your phone. Perfect for busy pastors on the go.
Yes! The Free plan includes 20 AI generations per month, and visitor follow-up emails are included. No credit card is required to get started.
Very. ShepherdAI generates unique emails for each visitor based on their name, how they found your church, family situation, occupation, and any conversation notes you provide. No two email sequences are identical.
Yes. The default sequence is spaced across 3 weeks (Day 1, 3, 5, 10, 14, 21), but you can adjust the timing for each email to fit your church's rhythm.
No. You can use as many or as few as you like. Some churches use all 6, others use just the first 3. You're in complete control.
Follow-up emails come from your connected email address. When a visitor replies, it goes directly to your inbox — not lost in an automated system.
Absolutely! The AI adapts based on the context you provide — whether someone is a first-time visitor, a returning guest, or someone who has been away for a while.
70% of first-time visitors never return without follow-up. Start sending personalized, AI-crafted emails today — free, no credit card required.