Earl Ricker
Executive Chairman @ Missional Software | AI Agents for Churches
- Role
- Managing Member at Missional Marketing
- Location
- Mesa, AZ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Earl Ricker
We build Missional AI Agents for churches.For 17 years, I helped build the largest church marketing company in America—serving over churches with tools that expanded their reach and deepened their impact.Now I’m giving everything I’ve got to solving the biggest operational problem churches face: administrative overload.I’m the founder of Missional Software, and I’m absolutely obsessed with building Missional Agents—AI-powered assistants built specifically for churches. These agents don’t just automate tasks—they carry the mission forward by lifting the burden of admin work off pastors and staff.We’ve trained our AI Receptionist, Pastor Assistant, and Follow-Up Agent to handle over 250 real-world communication workflows that used to fall through the cracks. Answering phones Scheduling pastoral care Screening for spiritual needs Following up with visitors Managing prayer requests …and much more.Every second saved is a second returned to the mission.I’m not in this to chase trends. I’m in this because I’ve seen firsthand how overworked church teams can burn out. I believe AI—when done right—can become a deeply missional tool that reflects the compassion, care, and excellence the Church is called to embody.This isn’t about cutting corners.It’s about unleashing the Church.With a proven ability to scale organizations, assemble high-performing teams, and deliver results, I focus on developing sustainable ventures that blend profitability with purpose.
Experience
Managing Member
Oct 2008 — Present · Scottsdale, AZ, US
Played a key role in scaling the company into a leading technologically advanced church marketing firm into a multi-million dollar organization.Built and empowered a strong leadership team to oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring the company thrives with minimal oversight.
Education
Northern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
1977 — 1981
Skills
- Digital Media
- Public Relations
- Songwriting
- Music
- Leadership Development
- Advertising
- Team Building
- Entrepreneurship
- Music Production
- Newsletters
- Vocalist
- Email Marketing
- Social Networking
- Guitarist
- Social Media Marketing
- Marketing
- Online Advertising
- Social Media
- Leadership
- Online Marketing
- Marketing Strategy
- Customer Service
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