Ian Hyatt

Co-Founder & Lead Sales
Austin, Texas
Co-Founder & Lead Sales at REACHRIGHT. Combines pastoral background with deep sales consulting experience to help churches grow.

500+ Churches Consulted
10 Years at REACHRIGHT
47 States Reached

About Ian

Ian Hyatt co-founded REACHRIGHT alongside Thomas Costello in 2016, bringing a unique blend of pastoral ministry and professional sales experience to the church marketing space. With deep roots in both church leadership and business development, Ian understands the challenges churches face when trying to grow — and knows how to build real, lasting solutions.

As Lead Sales at REACHRIGHT, Ian has personally consulted with hundreds of pastors and church leaders across the country, helping them identify the right digital strategies for their congregation's unique needs. His approach combines genuine pastoral care with sharp business acumen, ensuring every church gets a tailored plan that fits their budget and goals.

An Austin, Texas native, Ian stays active in fitness and enjoys swimming with his two kids when he's not helping churches reach their communities.

Education

  • Pastoral Ministry & Church Leadership
  • Sales Management & Business Development

Experience

  • Co-founded REACHRIGHT in 2016
  • Consulted with hundreds of pastors on digital strategy
  • Background in sales consulting and management
  • Pastoral ministry experience

Areas of Expertise

  • Church Marketing Strategy
  • Church Growth Consulting
  • Sales Management
  • Business Development
  • Pastoral Ministry
  • Church Web Design
  • Digital Outreach

Published Articles

491 articles on church growth, marketing, and ministry

Introducing the Church Influence 100: The Most Influential Churches Online

We ranked the 100 most influential churches online using real platform data. See who made the 2026 list, how scoring works, and what it means for your church.

The State of Church Social Media 2026: What 100 Influential Churches Reveal

We analyzed the social media data behind the Church Influence 100. Six findings every church leader should see, from the TikTok gap to the rise of global churches.

How Small Churches Can Rank on Google Without a Big Budget

No budget? Your small church can still rank on Google. Here's the free-first priority stack: 5 moves, about an hour a week, that beats bigger churches.

Claude Code for Church Staff: A Real-World Pastor's Guide

Real-world Claude Code use cases for church staff. How I use it daily for REACHRIGHT and my church, plus the nonprofit discount most pastors miss.

Claude Cowork for Church Staff: The No-Terminal Sister to Claude Code

Claude Cowork for churches is the no-terminal AI coworker your office manager will actually use. 75% nonprofit discount. Set up in 30 minutes.

Best Local SEO Companies for Churches (2026)

I run local SEO for hundreds of churches across 47 states. Here are the best local SEO companies and agencies for churches in 2026 — honest pros, cons, pricing.