# Churches SBC Church Details Scraper (`getdataforme/churches-sbc-church-details-re-scraper`) Actor

The Churches SBC Church Details Scraper efficiently extracts comprehensive details from the Southern Baptist Convention directory, providing accurate contact and location data....

- **URL**: https://apify.com/getdataforme/churches-sbc-church-details-re-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [GetDataForMe](https://apify.com/getdataforme) (community)
- **Categories:** Automation, Lead generation
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $9.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## Churches SBC Church Details Scraper

### Introduction

The Churches SBC Church Details Scraper is designed to efficiently extract comprehensive details about churches listed on the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) directory. This tool provides valuable insights into church information, including contact details and location data, making it an essential resource for various applications.

### Features

- **Comprehensive Data Extraction**: Retrieves detailed information such as name, address, phone number, email, and geographical coordinates.
- **High-Quality Data**: Ensures accurate and reliable data collection from the SBC directory.
- **User-Friendly Configuration**: Simple setup with customizable start URLs for targeted scraping.
- **Versatile Output Formats**: Supports multiple export formats including JSON, CSV, and Excel.
- **Efficient Performance**: Optimized to handle large volumes of data swiftly.

### Input Parameters

| Parameter  | Type     | Required | Description                                      | Example                                                                 |
|------------|----------|----------|--------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| startUrls  | array    | Yes      | URLs to begin scraping from.                      | `[{"url": "https://churches.sbc.net/church/ambler-baptist-church/"}]`   |

### Example Usage

#### Input JSON

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://churches.sbc.net/church/ambler-baptist-church/"
    }
  ]
}
```

#### Output JSON

```json
[
  {
    "url": "https://churches.sbc.net/church/ambler-baptist-church/",
    "title": "Ambler Baptist Church – SBC Churches Directory",
    "name": "Ambler Baptist Church",
    "phone": "325-673-1998",
    "email": "mirin777@yahoo.com",
    "address": "Abilene, TX 79603-2661",
    "website": null,
    "latitude": 32.474166,
    "longitude": -99.751347,
    "mapLink": "https://www.google.com/maps/place/+Abilene+TX+79603-2661"
  }
]
```

### Use Cases

- **Market Research and Analysis**: Gain insights into church demographics and locations.
- **Competitive Intelligence**: Understand the landscape of religious institutions in specific areas.
- **Content Aggregation**: Compile comprehensive lists for directories or informational websites.
- **Academic Research**: Support studies on religious organizations and their distribution.
- **Business Automation**: Integrate with CRM systems to manage outreach efforts.

### Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Churches SBC Church Details Scraper" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters by specifying start URLs.
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction.
5. Monitor progress in the log.
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel).

### Output Format

The output is a JSON array where each object represents a church with fields such as:

- `url`: The URL of the church's page on the SBC directory.
- `title`: The title of the church's listing.
- `name`: The name of the church.
- `phone`: Contact phone number.
- `email`: Email address for contact.
- `address`: Physical mailing address.
- `website`: Official website URL (if available).
- `latitude` and `longitude`: Geographical coordinates.
- `mapLink`: Link to a map showing the church's location.

### Support

For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact:

- Email: support@getdataforme.com
- Subject line: "custom support"
- Contact form: [Get Data For Me](https://getdataforme.com/contact/)

We're here to help you get the most out of this Actor!

# Actor input Schema

## `startUrls` (type: `array`):

URLs to start with.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://churches.sbc.net/church/ambler-baptist-church/"
    }
  ]
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

No description

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "startUrls": [
        {
            "url": "https://churches.sbc.net/church/ambler-baptist-church/"
        }
    ]
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("getdataforme/churches-sbc-church-details-re-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = { "startUrls": [{ "url": "https://churches.sbc.net/church/ambler-baptist-church/" }] }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("getdataforme/churches-sbc-church-details-re-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"])
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://churches.sbc.net/church/ambler-baptist-church/"
    }
  ]
}' |
apify call getdataforme/churches-sbc-church-details-re-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-remote",
                "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=getdataforme/churches-sbc-church-details-re-scraper",
                "--header",
                "Authorization: Bearer <YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
            ]
        }
    }
}

```

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/Xw6Hg9bhwARqFRXl5/builds/wKZthQIqfwfSK8erV/openapi.json