There's a New Type of Church Visitor (And Most Churches Aren't Ready)

The person visiting your church for the first time in 2026 isn’t the same person who visited twenty years ago. This episode is for pastors and church leaders who want to understand who’s really walking through their doors now. We talk about why so many new visitors are coming out of loneliness and spiritual curiosity rather than tradition, how most of them research your church online before Sunday, and why they need a clear next step and real community to stay. If your church assumes it already knows who’s visiting, this conversation might change your mind. 

Creators and Guests

Host

Thomas Costello

Pastor for 20+ years. Founder of REACHRIGHT. I help churches stop being invisible online.

What is REACHRIGHT Podcast?

The REACHRIGHT Podcast is dedicated to helping your church reach people the right way. We want to help you see more visitors and grow.