Church TechOct 14, 2026
AI Agents for Churches: What to Hand Off, and What Never To
AI agents for churches act instead of answering. What staff can hand off in 2026, what agents must never touch, and the church AI policy to write first.
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Ian Hyatt
Co-Founder & Lead Sales
Austin, Texas
Co-Founder & Lead Sales at REACHRIGHT. Combines pastoral background with deep sales consulting experience to help churches grow.
500+ Churches Consulted
10 Years at REACHRIGHT
$14.24M Google Grants Managed
About Ian
Ian Hyatt co-founded REACHRIGHT alongside Thomas Costello in 2016, bringing a unique blend of pastoral ministry and professional sales experience to the church marketing space. With deep roots in both church leadership and business development, Ian understands the challenges churches face when trying to grow — and knows how to build real, lasting solutions.
As Lead Sales at REACHRIGHT, Ian has personally consulted with hundreds of pastors and church leaders across the country, helping them identify the right digital strategies for their congregation's unique needs. His approach combines genuine pastoral care with sharp business acumen, ensuring every church gets a tailored plan that fits their budget and goals.
An Austin, Texas native, Ian stays active in fitness and enjoys swimming with his two kids when he's not helping churches reach their communities.
Education
- Pastoral Ministry & Church Leadership
- Sales Management & Business Development
Experience
- Co-founded REACHRIGHT in 2016
- Consulted with hundreds of pastors on digital strategy
- Background in sales consulting and management
- Pastoral ministry experience
Areas of Expertise
Church Marketing Strategy Church Growth Consulting Sales Management Business Development Pastoral Ministry Church Web Design Digital Outreach
Published Articles
476 articles on church growth, marketing, and ministry
Church TechOct 14, 2026
Meta Muse for Churches: A First Look at Meta's AI Agent
Meta Muse for churches: what Meta's new AI agent costs, what church staff should never hand it, and how it changes the way first-time guests find you.
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Giving & FinanceSep 29, 2026
Housing Allowance 101: What Every Pastor Needs to Know Before Tax Season
A clergy tax pro explains the three-part housing allowance test, why it doesn't cut self-employment tax, and the designation mistakes that cost pastors money.
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Church LeadershipSep 25, 2026
Church Consulting Firms Compared (2026)
Church consulting firms compared: 11 firms for strategy, staffing, and capital campaigns. Only 2 publish prices: Church Answers and The Malphurs Group.
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Church TechSep 25, 2026
Best Church Management Software by Church Size (2026)
Planning Center fits most churches of 200 to 1,000. See 12 church management software platforms compared by size, with real prices and free plans.
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CommunicationSep 25, 2026
Church Marketing: How to Reach Your Town (2026)
Church marketing starts with your website and Google Business Profile, then the Ad Grant, email, and text. See 10 channels and a 90-day plan for 200+.
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800+ churches. Over $14.24 million in free Google advertising managed. Hundreds of websites built. Your church could be next.