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Built in 72 hours. You own it outright. No retainers. [Schedule a Free Strategy Call](/contact) [See Our Work](/portfolio) $1,500 Starting price 72hrs Delivery time $35M+ Client revenue generated The quick answer Thrive Media delivers custom AI-powered web design for churches starting at $1,500 — AI-powered, 72 hours, no retainer. Service times, sermon archive, online giving, new-visitor flow, event registration, and ministry pages are built in. Nonprofit pricing available. Unlike templated church-site providers, Thrive delivers a custom ministry brand you own outright. Key takeaways 1. 1 New visitors decide whether to visit on Sunday based on the website — clarity matters more than design fireworks. 2. 2 Unlike $4K–$15K church-CMS providers, Thrive Media builds custom AI church sites starting as low as $1,500 with discounted ministry pricing. 3. 3 Service times, location, and 'what to expect' have to be one tap from the homepage — full stop. 4. 4 Online giving with recurring + Apple/Google Pay options is the #1 generosity lever. 5. 5 AI handles new-visitor FAQs, prayer requests routing, and event RSVPs — never pastoral counseling. [Get a Free Strategy Call](/contact) Selected work ## Websites we've built Every site custom-built from scratch in 72 hours — no templates, no WordPress, no retainer. ![BizBee Funding website screenshot](https://images.leadconnectorhq.com/image/f_webp/q_80/r_1200/u_https://assets.cdn.filesafe.space/i16mIoXyGeVouAEqPQXE/media/68a80424e2fbdd37685dc8ce.png) ### BizBee Funding Finance / Lending Launched in 72 hours ![Bison Roofing LA website screenshot](https://images.leadconnectorhq.com/image/f_webp/q_80/r_1200/u_https://assets.cdn.filesafe.space/i16mIoXyGeVouAEqPQXE/media/68a80424e2fbdd78b85dc8c8.png) ### Bison Roofing LA Roofing · Contractor Sub-second load on mobile ![Cash For Homes Now website screenshot](https://images.leadconnectorhq.com/image/f_webp/q_80/r_1200/u_https://assets.cdn.filesafe.space/i16mIoXyGeVouAEqPQXE/media/68a819567780e832b975c77d.png) ### Cash For Homes Now Real Estate AI lead follow-up in under 60s ![REI Broadcast website screenshot](https://images.leadconnectorhq.com/image/f_webp/q_80/r_1200/u_https://assets.cdn.filesafe.space/i16mIoXyGeVouAEqPQXE/media/68a804247780e881017359ed.jpeg) ### REI Broadcast Real Estate Investing · SaaS 2.5x conversion lift ![Lead Detector website screenshot](https://images.leadconnectorhq.com/image/f_webp/q_80/r_1200/u_https://assets.cdn.filesafe.space/i16mIoXyGeVouAEqPQXE/media/68a80424e2fbdd36d95dc8c7.png) ### Lead Detector SaaS · B2B Launched in 4 days ![RocketSkip website screenshot](https://images.leadconnectorhq.com/image/f_webp/q_80/r_1200/u_https://assets.cdn.filesafe.space/i16mIoXyGeVouAEqPQXE/media/68a80424e2fbdd2e435dc8c5.png) ### RocketSkip SaaS · Real Estate Tech Custom AI agents shipped [ ### Your church site here Let's build it. Schedule a call. Schedule a call → ](/contact) [See our full portfolio](/portfolio) Every website in our portfolio was built custom from scratch, delivered in 72 hours, and handed over with full ownership. Ready to see what we'd build for your church business? [Schedule a Free Call](/contact) Client voices ## What clients say "Chris and his team have been running my marketing for 5 years and has helped us generate millions in revenue. I couldn't recommend them more." Justin C. Real Estate Investor "I've been in business 20 years and have never found someone so good at running ads, orchestrating webinars, and setting automations and funnels inside GHL. Chris is an excellent communicator and wonderful to work with. Highly recommended." DJ Thielen Entrepreneur "I've been working with Chris and Thrive Media for over 5 years. They always deliver quality work — from websites and funnels to SEO and paid ads. I've worked with other agencies in the past and they don't compare." Leah V. Business Owner Built around your buyer ## What your church website must include Every Thrive Media church build comes with the conversion architecture this industry actually needs — not a generic template. ### Service Times & Location Above-the-fold service times, map, parking, kids info — the #1 visitor question answered instantly. ### Online Giving Recurring + one-time, Apple/Google Pay — wired to Pushpay, Tithe.ly, Planning Center Giving, or Stripe. ### Sermon Archive Audio, video, notes, scripture references — searchable, indexable, shareable. ### New Visitor Flow 'I'm new' page with what-to-expect, dress code, kids program, parking — removes every barrier. ### Ministry & Group Pages Each ministry, small group, or department gets its own page with leader contact and signup. ### Event Registration & RSVP Camps, conferences, retreats — registration with ticketing and waiver handling. ### Prayer Request & Care Secure prayer request intake — routes to pastoral care, never publicized. ### Mobile-First, Fast 60%+ of church traffic is mobile — sub-1.5s LCP, sticky 'I'm new' CTA. AI add-on ## Add AI automation to your church website build Most church businesses lose leads because nobody follows up fast enough. Our AI agents respond in under 60 seconds — 24/7. ### New-Visitor FAQ AI answers service times, parking, kids program, dress, and 'what to expect' questions in real time — converts more first-time visitors. ### Event RSVP & Ministry Routing AI handles event signups and routes ministry questions to the right leader. ### Sermon Search & Resource Routing AI surfaces relevant sermons, devotionals, or care resources based on what visitors ask. **Note:** AI on church sites handles visitor service, event RSVPs, and resource routing only — it never provides pastoral counseling, theological judgments, or crisis response. All pastoral care is handled by ordained staff, and crisis intake routes to 988 and local emergency resources. [Add AI to my website build](/contact) AI agents respond in under 60 seconds. You own the system outright. Where we work ## Areas served Based in Thousand Oaks. Serving church businesses across Ventura County, the Conejo Valley, and Southern California — in-person or remote. Thousand Oaks Westlake Village Simi Valley Ventura Moorpark Camarillo Newbury Park Agoura Hills Oak Park Calabasas Oxnard Santa Clarita Malibu Woodland Hills Burbank San Fernando ...and throughout Ventura County and Southern California ## What does a church website cost? Unlike agencies charging $5,000–$10,000+ plus $200–$800/month in retainers, Thrive Media starts as low as $1,500. One flat fee. You own everything. Churches and 501(c)(3) ministries receive special pricing — ask on your strategy call. DIY · Wix / Squarespace $17–$65/mo Forever - Template-based - You manage everything - Generic conversion - Forever monthly fee Local agency · WordPress $5,000–$10,000+ +$200–$800/month - Custom design - 6–12 week delivery - Built on WordPress - Ongoing retainer - Partial ownership Recommended Thrive Media · Custom AI $1,500 Starting · one-time. No retainer. You own it. - 72-hour delivery - Custom AI-powered build - $0 platform fee - You own code + hosting - Optional AI agents [Get Started](/contact) You'll get a clear, flat quote on your first call — not after a two-week proposal process. Most projects scope same day. ## Frequently asked questions Questions church businesses ask before working with us. Do you offer church/nonprofit pricing? + Yes — verified ministries receive special pricing. Standard build is $1,500; ask on your call. What should a church website include? + Service times + location above the fold, online giving with recurring option, sermon archive, new-visitor flow, ministry/group pages, event RSVP, prayer request, and mobile-first design. Do you integrate with Planning Center, Pushpay, Tithe.ly, Subsplash? + Yes — all major church-ops platforms integrate. Can you handle multi-campus churches? + Yes — per-campus service times, pages, and giving with church-wide branding. Do I own the site? + Yes — full source code, no vendor lock-in. Most church CMS providers lock you in. Does AI replace pastoral care? + Never. AI handles visitor service and event routing only. All pastoral care is handled by ordained staff; crisis intake routes to 988 and local resources. Do you build for churches outside California? + Yes — nationwide. 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