Coaching & Resources:
Helping UK Church Workers
Amplify Their Outreach.
Are you striving to reach more local people for Jesus, but you’re feeling stretched for time, volunteers, or technical know-how? This is for you! Whether you’re part of a big ministry or a small one, you belong.
Plus! Gain access to a tool that’s helping churches work together instead of competing for attention! 🎉
People Are Searching. Are They Finding You?
# Google processes around 5 trillion searches a year. That’s about 14 billion daily! *
# In the UK, it’s roughly 600 million searches each day *
Jenny…
Lost her husband recently to cancer. She is searching for a “local funeral director“.
❓Would her search results reveal your church’s Bereavement Cafe just 10 minutes away?
😔 Or will she never step foot in your church, even though she goes past on the bus weekly.
Zach….
Overwhelmed by rising bills. He’s about to search for “cheap financial advisors UK“.
❓Would he discover your organisation’s free money advice drop‑in ministry nearby?
😔 Or will he end up struggling alone, thinking no one can help?
Mia…
Wide awake at 2 am, feeling lonely. She’s about to search for “free befriending groups“.
❓Would she find your upcoming ‘Cafe Church & Pizza Night’ and finally meet someone who cares?
😔Or will she not find what she’s looking for, scroll for hours and still feel unseen?
Chris…
Feeling tired and overwhelmed, he is searching for “family events near me – half term”.
❓Would he find your church’s Stay & Play or Messy Church event happening next week?
😔Or will he miss it and assume there’s nothing local for stay-at-home dads like him?
* Sources & method: Global search volume is based on a widely cited industry estimate that Google handles ~5 trillion searches per year (e.g., Semrush), which is commonly expressed as around 14 billion searches per day when averaged across the year. UK daily searches are not published as a single official number, so the ~500–600 million/day figure is an estimate based on the UK’s reported share of Google’s global searches (~4%, per Statista) applied to the global daily estimate.
While people search, are you frustrated that your outreach events:
❌ …leave you thinking, 'If more people had known, they would’ve come!'.
You planned, prayed and prepared. Then the room felt quieter than you’d pictured. You’re not sure how to improve promotion. Would paying for Facebook ads even work? 😔
❌ …don’t show up when local people search Google?
Every day, people search for things like “addiction recovery help near me” or “youth club near me”. If your Recovery Group or Youth Night doesn’t show up, they will choose something else. ☹️
❌ ...get published in too many places, so updating info becomes a headache!
Website, Facebook, WhatsApp, Posters/Flyers, Newsletter… one change, many updates! And when ministries all want a ‘featured promo’, deciding what gets priority becomes exhausting. 😭
❌ …get buried after one Facebook post (or missed completely)
You spent ages writing the post and making the graphic. Then it gets three ‘likes’, one ‘share’ and disappears. You’re left wondering who even saw it. 😢
❌ ...rely on the same few volunteers to 'spread the word' again and again.
Event promotion becomes a weekly scramble for the same people. If someone’s away, everything stalls because the online world never stops. Getting proper time off feels impossible. ☹️
❌ ...leave you guessing what’s working (and what isn’t).
You’re not sure which platforms matter, how many people visit your website, or what they do next. ‘Because we’ve always done it this way’ feels like a risky gamble. ☹️
🎉Outreach Made Simple! 🎉
Finally! A platform that makes it easy to be fishers of people in a digital world.
Find local church events, support & community.
The UK’s first outreach events directory for churches and Christian organisations. Specifically built so that every community can easily explore the practical help and loving support of their local church. All local outreach events, all in one place.
Equipping The Local Church For Digital Outreach
The support hub behind Local Church UK. Training, resources, and community for church outreach workers using the platform. Specifically built for busy ministries that dont have the time, resources or energy to waste.
CREATE ✅
WITH EASE
Local Church UK
Create and post outreach events on Local Church UK using a simple form. Get help with wording and visuals so your event is clear and welcoming. Publish once, then share one link across your website, social media posts, and printed materials. Your events stay easy to find and share, day and night.
INVITE ✅
WITH UNITY
Local Church UK
Add events to your town’s Local Church Hub so you’re not promoting alone. Your events sit alongside other local churches and Christian organisations. Giving your community a welcoming place to explore faith, where all local events are in one place, where churches and organisations collaborate, not compete.
GROW ✅
WITH CONFIDENCE
Digital Ocean Outreach
Whether a senior leader, staff member, or volunteer is creating an event, Digital Ocean Outreach is here to help. Get practical training, ready-to-use resources, and a supportive community, so you know what to do next. With our templates and training, outreach promotion can run in about 1 hour a week (or less).
You dont need to carry the burden of digital outreach on your own.
Hello! 😀 I’m Russell Horton
Stay at home Dad, Husband, Entrepreneur.
Founder of Local Church UK and Digital Ocean Outreach *
I understand the ministry pressure, the pace, and the reality of limited volunteers and budget. I built LocalChurch.uk, so churches and Christian organisations of every size can collaborate locally for the Kingdom, not compete for attention. Ultimately, so that non‑Christians can more easily discover Jesus through the practical help and loving support of their local church when they’re searching online.
When we’re fishers of people together, the local church can cast hope wider and connect deeper. 🎉
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- 17 Years working in HM Civil Service (various roles/agencies).
- First-class honours degree: Criminal Justice.
- Volunteer mentor and housing officer for ex-offenders
(at different points along the way).
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2019-2024: Communications Lead, Riverside Church, Birmingham.
Improved online visibility, achieving top‑3 Google rankings for “churches in Birmingham” and various sermon topics. -
2024-2025: Communications Coach & Website Designer – Trinity Grove Studios Limited
Started my own business. Currently serving 2 churches and 1 Christian organisation in Bromsgrove and London. (Website Design, Social Media, Search Engine Optimisation) -
2026 – Current: Founder of Local Church UK and Digital Ocean Outreach
Leading product development, building partnerships, and church support. -
2026: I was selected for a training and mentoring programme for Christian entrepreneurs and pioneers; The Lions
Only 20 chosen from 250+ applicants.
What People Are Saying
When your events show up online, your doors open to new faces.
Nathan
I found a local church Stay & Play while searching online for ‘Free half-term activities for kids’. My children loved it. My family and I are planning to try the family service next Sunday.
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Demo Review – Imagine someone who’d never step into your church… finding your event and writing this! 🎉
Kate
The Food Pantry listing showed exactly what to bring and when to come. We were welcomed with dignity, and I didn’t feel judged. My friend recommended it to me after finding it on Local Church UK.
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Demo Review – Imagine this landing in your inbox. 🎉
Leah
I saw the Youth Club on LocalChurch.uk when I felt lonely. I made friends fast, and it’s become the highlight of my week.
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Not Real Review – just picture a local person saying this. 🎉
Dave
I found an Addiction Recovery group nearby through LocalChurch.uk. The support was real, and I’ve stayed sober, one week at a time.
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Demo Review – Created for vision, to show what success can look like. 🎉
Dan
I found free Money Advice through LocalChurch.uk. They helped me budget, deal with debt letters, and I finally feel like I can breathe again.
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Demo Review – Fictional for now, but based on real outcomes we’re building toward. 🎉
Hannah
We found the Family Fun Day through LocalChurch.uk and felt welcomed straight away. It gave us confidence to visit on Sunday.
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Demo Review – Imagine someone finding your event like this.
The above quotes are not real, these are to show examples of our vision. Our passion is to work with a group of churches as soon as possible so we can add real stories of life transformation here.
Pricing & Offers
I know ministry life is busy and budgets can be tight. Our pricing is designed to stay affordable while keeping the platform and support sustainable. By joining, you’re helping build a shared local hub that helps more people find your church and the support you offer. If you’re unsure what option to choose, I’m happy to help, just get in touch.
Russell Horton, founder Local Church UK and Digital Ocean Outreach
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions about the features or pricing, please contact me. I would love to hear from you and help to resolve any issues you may have.
Can I see a demo? A real life example?
Absolutely! I have been using Local Church UK in my home town of Bromsgrove to promote what local churches are doing to help our community.
Russell Horton (Founder & CEO)
# Check it out here – Bromsgrove Local Church Hub.
# See if your town already has a local hub setup that you can join – Church Hub Locations.
What is Digital Ocean Outreach and Local Church UK? Who is it for?
LocalChurch.uk helps UK churches and Christian organisations get found online by listing events and community support in one searchable place. So newcomers can discover you when they’re already looking.
Digital Ocean Outreach provides the resources, training and community around LocalChurch.uk to empower you to cast your ministry events further and deeper than ever before! 🎉😁