Church AI technology that understands ministry, built by former pastors.

Built by Pastors, for Pastors

We've Walked in Your Shoes

We know the weight of the 2 AM crisis call. The guilt of missed follow-ups. The impossible choice between sermon prep and that family who needs you. We've been there and we built something to help.

The Breaking Point

When Ministry Became Survival

Earl had been in ministry for over 30 years. David was a lead pastor with a growing congregation. Both knew the same truth: modern ministry was crushing pastors. The endless calls, the administrative avalanche, the impossible expectation to be everywhere at once. Something had to change.

"I watched three of my closest pastor friends leave ministry in the same year. Not because they lost faith because they lost themselves trying to do everything manually."

- Earl Ricker, Chairman
The Revelation

AI Could Be Different

When David saw early AI voice technology, he didn't see a replacement for pastors, he saw a lifeline. What if AI could handle the operational burden so pastors could focus on what only humans can do: genuine connection, spiritual guidance, being present? The vision for Missional Agents was born.

The Mission Begins

Building What We Needed

With Jason's technical expertise and the pastoral experience of the founding team, we built the AI receptionist we wished we'd had. One that understood the weight of a crisis call. One that knew "I need to talk to someone" might be a life-or-death moment. One that treated every caller like they mattered because they do.

Today & Beyond

2,847 Churches and Growing

What started as a solution to our own burnout is now helping thousands of churches reclaim their calling. We've given pastors back 936+ hours annually. We've detected crisis calls at 2 AM that changed outcomes. We've helped churches grow while their teams actually rest. And we're just getting started.

Leadership

The Humans Behind the AI

Former pastors and technologists united by a single mission: giving ministry leaders back their time and their calling.

Founder

Earl Ricker

Chairman

30+ years in ministry leadership. Witnessed the burnout epidemic firsthand. Now channeling decades of experience into AI that actually understands church.

Earl Ricker

Jason led voice AI development at major tech companies before joining Missional Agents. When Earl and David shared their vision, he saw an opportunity to use cutting-edge technology for something that truly mattered—supporting the people who support communities.

20

YEARS IN AI

50M+

USERS SERVED

17

PATENTS FILED

250M+

SCENARIOS BUILT

Founder

David Thorne

Chief Executive Officer

Former lead pastor turned Al innovator. Published author on church technology. Believes Al should free pastors to be more human, not less.

David Thorne

Jason led voice AI development at major tech companies before joining Missional Agents. When Earl and David shared their vision, he saw an opportunity to use cutting-edge technology for something that truly mattered—supporting the people who support communities.

20

YEARS IN AI

50M+

USERS SERVED

17

PATENTS FILED

250M+

SCENARIOS BUILT

Founder

Jason Mitchell

Chief Technology Officer

20 years in Al and voice technology. Former tech lead at major voice platforms. Building the most sophisticated church Al the world has ever seen.

Jason Mitchell

Jason led voice AI development at major tech companies before joining Missional Agents. When Earl and David shared their vision, he saw an opportunity to use cutting-edge technology for something that truly mattered—supporting the people who support communities.

20

YEARS IN AI

50M+

USERS SERVED

17

PATENTS FILED

250M+

SCENARIOS BUILT

Every pastor deserves to focus on people, not paperwork. Every call deserves to be answered with care. Every church deserves technology that serves, not overwhelms.

We're not building AI to replace the human heart of ministry. We're building AI to protect it. To give pastors back their time, their energy, and their calling. To ensure no one falls through the cracks. To transform the operational chaos of church administration into a system that actually works, so ministry can flourish.

Our DNA

What We Stand For

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Ministry First

Every feature we build starts with one question: Does this help pastors focus on people? If not, we don't build it.

Human-Centered AI

AI should amplify human connection, not replace it. Our technology handles operations so humans can be more present.

Sacred Trust

Churches trust us with sensitive conversations. We treat that trust as sacred with enterprise security and ethical AI practices.

Relentless Innovation

We're not satisfied with good enough. We push boundaries to give churches technology that's genuinely revolutionary.

Guiding Wisdom

Advisory Board

Industry leaders who guide our mission with decades of experience in ministry, technology, and organizational leadership.

Dr. David Fletcher

Ministry Technology Advisor

30+ years in ministry leadership. Witnessed the burnout epidemic firsthand. Now channeling decades of experience into Al that actually understands church.

James Rodriguez

Pastoral Care Advisor

Senior Pastor of a 5,000-member congregation. Champion of pastor wellness. Ensures our Al never loses sight of the human element in ministry.

Marcus Williams

Al Ethics Advisor

Former Al ethics lead at a major tech company. Now focuses on ensuring Al serves communities responsibly. Passionate about technology that empowers rather than exploits.

Our Thought Leaders

Industry leaders who guide our mission with decades of experience in ministry, technology, and organizational leadership.

Chuck Donnels

Chief Operating Officer
Missional Marketing

Chuck is one of the founding partners. He directs the delivery of our subscription and advertising services. He’s an expert in Google AdWords, Google Grants, and gleaning actionable insights from Google Analytics and Search Console.

Along with his extensive knowledge in setting up and tracking website conversion goals, Chuck uses cutting edge tools such as Heat Maps and Funnel Analytics to improve website performance. Chuck has a master’s degree from Stanford.

Kevin Peck

Chief Operating Officer
Missional Marketing

Kevin Peck is the Co-Founder and CFO of Missional Marketing, overseeing finance, accounting and human resources.

He graduated from Purdue University in 1995 with a degree in Management and Finance. His background includes loan underwriting, financial product sales, and commercial real estate acquisition. Kevin lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with his wife Christine and three daughters. He enjoys exploring the southwest, playing drums and bass, as well as leading youth groups at his church.

Jason Hamrock

Chief Operating Officer
Missional Marketing

Jason is a partner who guides the vision for Missional Marketing as they serve the Churches across the United States.

He's passionate about helping churches reach the "One ahead of the 99," believing the church is the world's hope for bringing people to Jesus. With 11 years as Communications Director at Central Christian Church of Arizona, he has consulted hundreds of churches nationwide. Jason joined Missional Marketing in 2015 and became CEO in July 2017.

96.3%

Crisis Detection Accuracy

936

Hours Saved Per Pastor Annually

96.3%

Crisis Detection Accuracy

15

Team Members

Behind the Scenes

Life at Missional

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Weekly Team Devotions

We start each week grounded in purpose.

Remote-First Culture

Building from wherever life takes you.

Mission-Driven Work

Every line of code serves a higher purpose.

Church Partnerships

We visit the churches we serve.

Continuous Learning

Theology meets technology education.

Celebrate Wins

Every church success is our success.

Join the Mission

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Experience AI Agents Live

Discover Your Digital Support Staff Readiness in 60 Seconds


What to Expect

  • One of our Al agents will call you directly
  • Experience natural conversation and intelligent routing
  • Test crisis detection and escalation protocols
  • Ask questions and explore specific scenarios
  • Receive instant callback - usually within 5 minutes
  • No commitment required