For churchesAI Front Desk and Engagement Platform for Churches
Your Church's AI Receptionist. Available 24/7.So Your Ministry Can Focus on People, Not Phone Calls.
Arthur answers questions about service times, locations, ministries, parking and events, texts visitors the details, and texts your on-call pastor when something is urgent.
Arthur answers the phone. Your people answer the hard moments.
Book a demo for your church. No pressure, no commitment.
30+ languages
Keep your church's number
Tells callers it's a virtual assistant
ILLUSTRATIVE CHURCH CALL
A warm welcome, before the first visit
We’re thinking about visiting on Sunday. What time is the service?
We’d love to have you. I can share this week’s service times and text you the address and parking details. Is there anything else you’d like to know?
Visitor question answered
Caller
First-time visitor
Topic
Service times
Next step
Link texted
For churchesAI Front Desk and Engagement Platform for Churches
Every wedding, hall-rental and event inquiry, answered and organised.
Arthur picks up nights and weekends, captures the date, guest count, requirements and budget, and sends your coordinator a ready-to-act inquiry. Your team confirms every booking.
Arthur answers the phone. Your people answer the hard moments.
Book a demo for your church. No pressure, no commitment.
30+ languages
Keep your church's number
Tells callers it's a virtual assistant
What Arthur does
How Arthur helps your church
For your church office
24/7 AI church receptionist
Service times, locations, ministries, parking, accessibility and events, answered from information you approve. Urgent matters go to staff, and missed calls are captured.
Caller saysWhat time are services on Sunday?
Arthur does
Gives each service time and offers to text the address and parking info.
Caller saysWhich campus is closest to Elgin, and what time is it on Sunday?
Arthur does
Gives that campus’s address and service times from your approved info, and texts a map link.
Caller saysDo you have a youth group or anything for seniors?
Arthur does
Explains your ministries by age and day from your approved info, and texts the sign-up link.
Caller saysWhere do I park, and which door is wheelchair accessible?
Arthur does
Gives parking and accessible-entrance details, and texts a map link.
Caller saysIs the Christmas Eve service at 5 or 7?
Arthur does
Answers from your current events list.
Caller saysMy mom was just admitted to St. Mary’s. Can a pastor visit?
Arthur does
Takes the patient’s name, hospital and a callback number, then texts the on-call pastor.
Urgent text to your pastor
Caller says(Calls at 9 pm, office closed) I just need someone to call me back about Saturday.
Arthur does
Takes the message and sends your team a summary and transcript.
Message to your team
Caller saysCan I talk to Pastor Dave?
Arthur does
Transfers per your rules or takes a message. Arthur only shares the numbers you give it.
Transfer
For first-time guests
First-time church visitor conversion and follow-up
Capture visitor info, text service details, and send follow-up texts so first-time guests hear from your church.
Arthur asks for the caller’s OK before any follow-up text.
Caller saysWe’re new. What do you have for my 4-year-old on Sunday?
Arthur does
Explains kids check-in from your approved info, asks for a name and mobile number, and texts the service details.
Caller saysYes, you can text me.
Arthur does
Sends a follow-up text after the visit and notifies your welcome team.
Message to your team
For your events team
Church events, weddings, baptisms, funerals, conferences and facility rentals
Arthur collects dates, guest counts, requirements and budget, then routes a ready-to-act inquiry to your coordinator. It doesn’t check calendars, hold rooms or confirm contracts; your team does.
Caller saysCan we rent the fellowship hall for 80 people on May 9?
Arthur does
Captures date, headcount, room, event type, budget and contact, and tells the caller your events team will confirm availability and rates.
Message to your team
Caller saysWe’re getting married next fall. Can we have the ceremony there?
Arthur does
Captures date, guest count, membership and questions, and routes them to your wedding coordinator.
Message to your team
Caller saysWe’d like to have our baby baptised this spring.
Arthur does
Shares your published baptism steps and captures preferred dates and family details for your coordinator.
Message to your team
Caller saysMy father passed away and we’d like to talk about a funeral.
Arthur does
Responds with care, takes the details, and texts the on-call pastor.
Urgent text to your pastor
Caller saysWe’re planning a regional youth conference for 300 in July.
Arthur does
Captures dates, attendance, space and AV requirements, and budget, and routes them to your events team.
Message to your team
Sample church calls
A week at Grace Community (demo church)
Read how Arthur could handle four typical calls to a church office.
A first-time visitor
A parent asks about Sunday service and kids check-in.
Arthur
Thanks for calling Grace Community Church. I'm Arthur, the church's virtual assistant. This call is recorded so our team can follow up. How can I help?
Caller
Hi, we're thinking about visiting Sunday. What time is the service, and do you have something for a five-year-old?
Arthur
We'd love to have you. Services are at 9 and 10:30. Kids from preschool through 5th grade meet during both, and you'll check in at the Kids welcome desk by the main entrance. Can I text you the address and a parking map?
Caller
Yes please.
Arthur
Done. I've sent it to this number. Anything else I can help with?
Illustrative transcript for a fictional church. Not a recording. Names and times are examples.
A hall rental inquiry
A caller asks to rent the fellowship hall on a Saturday.
Caller
Hi, can we rent your fellowship hall for a 60th birthday, about 80 people, on Saturday May 9?
Arthur
Happy to help get that started. I can't confirm availability or rates, but I'll pass this to our events team. Is it evening or daytime, will you need the kitchen, and do you have a budget in mind?
Caller
Evening, yes to the kitchen, around $800.
Arthur
Thank you. Can I take your name and the best number? The events team will follow up to confirm.
Illustrative transcript for a fictional church. Not a recording.
A call for a pastor
A family member calls after hours about a hospital admission.
Caller
My mom was just taken to Mercy Hospital. Is there a pastor who can come?
Arthur
I'm so sorry. I'll get this to the pastor on call tonight. Can I take your mom's name, the hospital, and the best number to reach you?
Caller
Linda Torres, Mercy, room 412. This number is fine.
Arthur
Thank you. I'm texting Pastor Ruth now with those details so she can reach you.
Illustrative transcript for a fictional church. Not a recording.
A caller in Spanish
A neighbour asks about the food pantry in Spanish.
Caller
Hola, ¿a qué hora abre la despensa de alimentos?
Arthur
¡Hola! La despensa abre los jueves de 4 a 6 de la tarde. Si necesita ayuda adicional, puedo tomar su nombre y número para que alguien del equipo le llame.
Illustrative transcript for a fictional church. Not a recording.
For your people
Arthur answers the phone. Your people answer the hard moments.
Arthur is your church’s front desk, not a pastor. It doesn’t counsel, pray with callers or interpret Scripture. When a call needs a person, Arthur passes it on with the details your team needs.
Arthur tells callers it’s a virtual assistant in the greeting.
All calls are recorded, including prayer and care calls.
Urgent calls (a death, a hospital stay, a crisis) trigger a text to your on-call pastor once the caller leaves their details.
Arthur doesn’t counsel, pray, interpret Scripture, or take card details or donations on a call.
Ask Arthur does not sell personal information.
Arthur only shares information you approve, so staff personal numbers stay private unless you add them.
How Arthur handles your church's calls
Arthur is built to help your team care for people, so we keep things simple and upfront.
Every call is recorded, and Arthur tells callers so in its greeting.
Recordings, transcripts and messages are shared only with your church's team.
Sensitive requests, like a death, a hospital stay or a crisis, are passed to your staff. Arthur texts your on-call pastor with the details.
Arthur never takes card details or donations on a call.
Arthur takes prayer and care requests and sends them to the leaders you choose. Urgent situations trigger a text to the on-call pastor. All calls are recorded, including these.
Caller saysCould someone pray for my family?
Arthur does
Takes the request and a callback number and sends it to your care team. Arthur does not pray or counsel.
Caller saysDo you help with rent or groceries?
Arthur does
Shares your published food-pantry hours if you’ve provided them, takes a voicemail with the caller’s details, and your staff call back.
Volunteer and ministry coordination
Answers volunteer questions, captures interest for the right ministry lead, and makes reminder calls to people who have agreed to receive them.
Caller saysI’d like to help with the food drive. How do I sign up?
Arthur does
Shares the sign-up details, captures name and contact, and notifies the ministry lead.
Caller says(Outbound, consented) Reminder: you’re on the welcome team this Sunday at 9.
Arthur does
Makes a reminder call only to volunteers who opted in.
Multilingual, 30+ languages
Callers can speak with Arthur in 30+ languages by phone, text and email.
Caller saysHola, ¿tienen misa en español?
Arthur does
Answers in Spanish from your approved schedule and offers to text the address.
Giving, membership and program questions
Answers giving, membership and program questions from your approved info and texts the link to your church’s own online giving page. Arthur never takes card details or donations on a call.
Caller saysHow can I give online?
Arthur does
Texts the link to your church’s online giving page. It does not take payment details on the call.
Caller saysHow do we become members?
Arthur does
Explains your membership steps and texts the next class date and sign-up link.
For your church
How it works for your church
1
Tell us about your church
Share service times, ministries, events, your staff directory, and which calls should go to a person. We set Arthur up with you.
2
Keep your number. Choose when Arthur answers
Forward your existing church number to Arthur after hours, when the line is busy, or all the time.
3
Arthur answers and routes
Arthur says it’s a virtual assistant, answers routine questions, texts links, captures inquiries, and texts your on-call pastor when something is urgent.
4
Your team follows up with context
Every call is recorded, with summaries, transcripts and one follow-up queue. Questions Arthur couldn’t answer are flagged so you can add an approved answer.
Multi-campus churches
Multiple campuses? One Arthur.
Each campus keeps its own service times, ministries and staff routing, and you get one view of every call.
Built by AI specialists with experience from Stripe, Rocket Internet and foodora.
Questions about AI phone answering for churches
Will Arthur replace our church secretary or volunteers?+
No. Arthur takes the repetitive calls so your people have more time for the conversations that need them.
Will Arthur give spiritual advice or pray with callers?+
No. Arthur answers practical questions and passes prayer requests and pastoral needs to your team. It doesn't counsel, pray or interpret Scripture.
What happens if someone calls about a death, a hospital stay or a crisis?+
Arthur takes the caller's details and immediately texts your on-call pastor, so a person from your team can follow up.
Are calls recorded?+
Yes. All calls are recorded and transcribed, including prayer and care calls, so your team has an accurate record. Ask Arthur does not sell personal information.
Will callers know they're talking to AI?+
Yes. Arthur's greeting says it's a virtual assistant.
Won't an AI feel impersonal?+
For many after-hours callers, the alternative is voicemail. Arthur greets callers in your church's tone and connects them to people when it matters. Book a demo and see how Arthur sounds for your church.
What if Arthur doesn't know the answer?+
Arthur answers only from information you approve. When it can't answer, it takes a message and flags the question so you can add an answer for next time.
Do we need a new phone number?+
No. You keep your church's number and forward calls to Arthur when you want it to answer.
Can Arthur book our hall or confirm a wedding date?+
No. Arthur captures the inquiry, including date, guest count, requirements and budget, and routes it to your coordinator, who confirms availability, rates and contracts.
Can Arthur take donations?+
No. Arthur can text the link to your church's online giving page, but it never takes card details or donations on a call.
Can Arthur call or text people for us?+
Yes, with consent. Arthur can send visitor follow-up texts and make reminder calls to people who have agreed to receive them.
How long does setup take?+
Arthur can be set up in as little as 24 hours once we have your church's information and phone access.
Does Arthur connect to our church management software?+
Not today. Arthur sends summaries and alerts by email and SMS, and your team follows up from there.
We have multiple campuses. Can Arthur handle that?+
Yes. Multi-location plans keep each campus's information separate, route inquiries to the right team, and give you one view across locations.
Can Arthur speak Spanish or other languages?+
Yes. Arthur supports conversations in 30+ languages.
See how Arthur would answer your church's phone.
Book a demo and we’ll walk through your church’s most common calls, how urgent requests reach your team, and what setup looks like.
