Texting to your community is an impactful way to spread the word, organize your community, and inspire your congregation and members.
Connect with your community on their favorite channel - text message. Increase involvement, engagement & grow your ministry. No need to download apps or even have a smartphone. SMS text message is available on any mobile phone.
98% of recipients read their SMS text message, 90% within 3 minutes. More effective than sending emails. (Source: Pew Research Center)
75% of all teens SMS text message, the future of your congregation, send 67 texts per day. Best way to reach teens and young adults. (Source: Business Insider).
Here’s a few ways churches and religious groups like to use group texting:
- Send reminders and alerts for scheduled services 🚨
- Share weekly inspirational messages and passages
- Invite members to local events 💬
- Request support and volunteers 🙌
- Give gratitude and send follow-ups after an event or service
Thanks to utilizing the power of SMS text messaging, churches and religious groups see higher engagement from existing members and attract new members through text outreach. Organizing events and volunteers is easy when people can get notified quickly and respond promptly.