- Step 01
Search your area
Type a city, ZIP or church name — or tap “Use my location” to see churches near you.
- Step 02
Filter by what matters
Narrow by tradition (Baptist, AME, COGIC, SDA, Non-denominational and more), ratings and distance.
- Step 03
Explore the listing
See service hours, photos, programs, events, leadership, reviews, directions and livestreams in one place.
- Step 04
Connect before you visit
Save favorites, message the church directly or ask our assistant anything — then plan your first Sunday.
- Location-aware search across thousands of churches
- Filter by denomination and tradition
- Service hours, photos and directions
- Watch livestreams right on the church page
- Honest reviews from the community
- Save favorite churches to your account
- Message churches directly
- Daily devotionals and an AI assistant
Is Zion Local free for visitors?
Yes. Searching, reading listings and devotionals, saving favorites and messaging churches are always free for the public.
How do I find churches near me?
Use the search on the home or Explore page and tap “Use my location,” or type a city, state or ZIP code. You can also browse city pages such as churches in Nashville, TN.
Can I search by denomination?
Yes. Filter by tradition — including Baptist, Methodist, AME, COGIC, Church of God, Church of Christ, Seventh-day Adventist, Assemblies of God, Pentecostal, Catholic and Non-denominational.
How accurate is church information?
Listings combine public records and Google details, and churches that claim their listing keep it up to date. If something looks wrong, contact us and we’ll fix it.
How do I save a church?
Sign in and tap the heart on any listing. Your saved churches appear under My account.
Can I contact a church before visiting?
Churches on paid plans can be messaged directly from their page. For any listing you’ll also find phone, website and directions when available.
Can I leave a review?
Yes. Signed-in visitors can share a review to help others find a welcoming church home.
- Step 01
Find or add your church
Thousands of churches are already listed. Claim yours for free, or add a new listing in minutes.
- Step 02
Fill it in fast
Paid plans can import details from your existing website automatically — review the suggestions and apply.
- Step 03
Share what makes you unique
Add photos, staff, programs, events, livestream and giving links so visitors know what to expect.
- Step 04
Welcome new visitors
Receive messages, reply from your inbox and track views, calls, directions and clicks in your analytics.
- Free claimed listing with basic edits
- Verified badge on paid plans
- Visitor messaging inbox
- Programs, events and staff profiles
- Photo gallery, cover image and logo
- Livestream and online giving links
- Website import to fill your listing
- Analytics: views, calls, directions, clicks
Is there a free listing?
Yes. You can claim or add your church for free and make basic edits like your name, address, contact details and description. Upgrade anytime to unlock more.
How much do paid plans cost?
Standard is $19.99/month or $199/year. Expanded Visibility is $69.99/month or $699/year. A custom church landing page is $599 and a full custom church website is $1,599.
What do paid plans add?
A verified badge, visitor messaging, photo gallery, staff profiles, programs, events, livestream and giving links, website import and analytics. Expanded Visibility adds extra placement in search.
How do I claim my church?
Search for your church, open its page and select “Claim this listing.” Our team reviews each claim to keep listings secure, then you’ll manage it from your dashboard.
Can you import info from our website?
Yes, on paid plans. Enter your website address in the dashboard and we’ll suggest your description, contact details, leadership, social links and more for you to review before applying.
Can we stream services on our page?
Paid listings can add a YouTube, Facebook or Vimeo livestream link, and visitors can watch right on your church page.
What happens if we cancel?
Your listing stays live on the Free plan at the end of your billing period — you just lose paid features.
Do you help with 501(c)(3) status?
Yes, we offer paid 501(c)(3) assistance. Submit an inquiry on our 501(c)(3) Resources page and we’ll follow up with details.