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Pastors Turned Marketers

We only work with churches

No corporate clients. No side projects. Just web design, local SEO, Google Ad Grants, and sermon video clips for 800+ churches across 47 states. Built by pastors who've been in your shoes.

Started in a pastor's office. Now serving 800+ churches.

Here's the problem we kept seeing: great churches that nobody could find online.

Thomas Costello and Ian Hyatt — both pastors — watched it happen over and over. Faithful congregations doing real ministry, invisible on Google. Outdated websites turning visitors away before they ever walked through the doors. Free grant money sitting on the table unclaimed.

So in 2016, they built an agency that only serves churches. No restaurants. No dentists. No "we also do churches." Just 800+ churches across 47 states, $14.24 million in Google Ad Grants managed, and a team that speaks your language because we've lived your world.

Every number on this page represents a real church reaching real people. Families finding a community. First-time visitors walking through the doors on Sunday. That's why we do this.

2016

Thomas & Ian launch REACHRIGHT from a small office in Madison, Wisconsin. Two pastors, one mission.

2018

Magen joins the team. Google Grant management goes live — churches start getting $10K/mo in free ads.

2020

200+ churches served across 30+ states. The pandemic proves digital isn't optional anymore.

2022

$5M milestone in Google Grants managed. The portfolio keeps growing.

2024

Sermon Sling video service launches. 600+ churches now on the roster.

2026

800+ churches in 47 states. $14.24M in Google Grants managed. Still just getting started.

800+ Churches Served
47 States Reached
$14.24M Google Grants Managed
10+ Years Serving Churches
The People Behind It

Church people who are marketing nerds

We've led worship, managed volunteers, and stretched thin budgets. We also know how to get your church to the top of Google. Rare combo.

Thomas Costello, Founder of REACHRIGHT church marketing agency

Thomas Costello

Founder & Brand Warrior

Thomas Costello

Founder & Brand Warrior

Started REACHRIGHT in 2016 while pastoring in Madison, Wisconsin. 20+ years in ministry — church planter, associate pastor, senior pastor — across California, Texas, Wisconsin, and Hawaii.

“Lives in Honolulu with his wife and three kids”

Ian Hyatt, Co-founder and Lead Sales at REACHRIGHT

Ian Hyatt

Lead Sales & Conversation Architect

Ian Hyatt

Lead Sales & Conversation Architect

Co-founded REACHRIGHT with Thomas in 2016. Pastoral background meets sales consulting, management, and business development. The guy churches talk to first.

“Austin, Texas native who loves fitness and swimming with his two kids”

Magen Hyatt, Project Manager and Google Grant Specialist at REACHRIGHT

Magen Hyatt

Project Manager & Customer Wow Expert

Magen Hyatt

Project Manager & Customer Wow Expert

On the team since 2018. Runs Google Grant accounts and local SEO campaigns daily. Certified Google Ad Specialist who keeps your grant compliant and performing.

“Mom of two from the Austin, TX area with a loyal Boston Terrier”

Jay Genin, Lead Designer at REACHRIGHT church marketing agency

Jay Genin

Lead Designer & Pixel Ninja

Jay Genin

Lead Designer & Pixel Ninja

Graphic design, video, and web — plus a Biblical Studies degree. Senior pastor in Madison, Wisconsin since 2015, overseeing churches across the midwest. Designs with ministry in mind.

“Married with three kids and a chocolate labrador”

Plus 13 more who make it all happen

Designers, SEO specialists, grant managers, strategists, and way too much coffee.

Angela Flong Jenn Shiloh Florissa Jarold Leah Luve Mario MJ Paul Oliver Nina

Why 800+ churches picked us

There are other agencies out there. Here's why churches keep choosing this one.

100% Church-Focused

Zero corporate clients. Zero divided attention. Every strategy, every process, every meeting — built for churches and nothing else.

Built by Pastors

We know what Wednesday night prep looks like. We know the budget conversation. We've lived it — and we built this agency because of it.

$14.24M in Grants Managed

One of the largest church-focused Google Grant portfolios in the country. 300+ churches getting up to $10K/mo in free ads. We know this program inside and out.

The Numbers Prove It

800+ churches. 47 states. First-time visitors who found their church on Google and showed up Sunday. We track it all.

Our Mission

"Every church deserves to be found online by the people who need it most. We make that happen."

What We Actually Believe

Not corporate values on a wall. These show up in how we work every day.

Jesus First

This isn't just a business for us. We serve churches because we believe in the mission — and it shapes every decision we make.

Extreme Ownership

Your results are our responsibility. Something's not working? We don't point fingers. We fix it.

Authentic Expertise

We're not a generalist agency that takes church clients when it's convenient. This is all we do. 800+ churches. 10+ years. Nothing else.

Serve Well

Your church wins, we win. That's the deal. We pick up the phone, we respond fast, and we treat your ministry like it matters — because it does.

Results Count

Gut feelings don't grow churches online. Data does. We track what works, cut what doesn't, and show you the numbers every month.

Tenacious Curiosity

Google changes. Algorithms shift. We stay ahead because we never stop learning, testing, and improving what we do for your church.

Don't take our word for it. Take theirs.

"Working with REACHRIGHT was one of the best decisions we have made in our rebranding and marketing campaign. They truly have a heart to help the local church."

BA

Blake Adams

Freedom House Church

"The team was EXCELLENT! They communicated well, their response was very timely, and they always provided the information needed. This was a great experience."

RW

Rick Wood

Pursuit Christian Fellowship

"As the Senior Pastor, I cannot speak highly enough about REACHRIGHT! We are consistently seeing first-time guests on Sundays who found us online."

TK

Terry Kreuger

Redemption City Church

500+ free articles on church marketing. Seriously.

We give away everything we know. Hundreds of blog posts, a weekly podcast, and a YouTube channel — all free, all church-specific. Whether you hire us or not, you'll walk away smarter.

Your church deserves to be found

We'll review your website, Google presence, and local visibility for free. No pitch. No obligation. Just a clear picture of what's working and what's not.

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