Chatbot Overview
Learn what the ChurchWiseAI Chatbot does and how it brings intelligent, tradition-aware chat to your website
The ChurchWiseAI Chatbot is an AI-powered chat widget you can embed on your church's website. Visitors get instant, thoughtful answers to their questions — and unlike generic chatbots, ours understands scripture and your church's theological tradition.
What Makes It Different
Most chatbots give generic, one-size-fits-all responses. ChurchWiseAI is built specifically for churches:
- Theologically aware — The chatbot understands different Christian traditions (Reformed, Baptist, Catholic, Pentecostal, and more) and responds in a way that aligns with your church's beliefs
- Trained on your content — It draws from your church's own information, plus a library of 30,000+ sermon illustrations and biblical content
- Ministry-minded — It handles sensitive topics like prayer requests and pastoral care with the warmth and care your visitors expect
What Visitors Can Ask
Your chatbot handles a wide range of questions:
- Church info — "What time is your Sunday service?" or "Where are you located?"
- Faith questions — "What does the Bible say about forgiveness?" or "How do I get baptized?"
- Ministry details — "Do you have a youth group?" or "How can I join a small group?"
- Prayer requests — "I would like prayer for my family"
- Getting connected — "How can I visit for the first time?" or "Who do I talk to about volunteering?"
Where It Appears
The chatbot shows up as a small widget in the corner of your website. Visitors can click it to open a conversation at any time. If you have a PewSearch Premium Page, the chatbot widget is automatically embedded on your directory listing with 5 basic ministry tools -- but PewSearch is entirely optional. ChurchWiseAI Chatbot is a standalone product that works on any website.
Plans and Pricing
| Feature | Starter ($14.95/mo) | Pro ($34.95/mo) | Suite ($59.95/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embeddable chat widget | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Church FAQ answering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Service times and location | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Monthly conversations | Up to 200 | Up to 1,000 | Unlimited |
| Custom RAG knowledge base | -- | Yes | Yes |
| Theological tradition support | -- | Yes | Yes |
| FAQ management | -- | Yes | Yes |
| Document upload | -- | Yes | Yes |
| Widget customizer | -- | Yes | Yes |
| Visitor capture and follow-up | -- | Yes | Yes |
| Analytics dashboard | -- | -- | Yes |
| Remove ChurchWiseAI branding | -- | -- | Yes |
| Multiple church locations | -- | -- | Yes |
| Priority support | -- | -- | Yes |
| "Powered by ChurchWiseAI" badge | Shown | Shown | Removable |
You can also get Chat Pro bundled with Voice Pro for $119.95/mo (Voice+Chat Pro bundle).
Getting Started
Setting up your chatbot takes just a few clicks:
- Go to your admin dashboard at churchwiseai.com/admin/[your-token]
- Navigate to the Settings tab
- Click Enable AI Chatbot
- Share a link with your congregation or embed the widget on your website
For detailed setup instructions, see Enable Your Chatbot.