Seamless Communication: The New Text In Church Messaging Add-On for Planning Center

Church leaders are constantly balancing ministry responsibilities—preparing messages, coordinating volunteers, and ensuring guests feel welcomed. But consistent and effective communication remains one of the biggest challenges.

That’s why we’re excited to introduce the Text In Church Messaging Add-on for Planning Center—a game-changing integration that simplifies how you communicate while ensuring no message gets overlooked.

This Add-on bridges the gap between two powerful tools, combining the organizational strengths of Planning Center with the robust communication features of Text In Church. It’s a match made in heaven for church leaders looking to streamline their workflows and improve engagement with their community.

Now, you can send text messages directly from Planning Center People without jumping between platforms. This seamless workflow saves time, reduces complexity, and ensures that guests, members, and volunteers hear from you at the right time with the right message.

A Smarter Way to Connect

Most church leaders know that great communication builds stronger communities, but keeping up with guest follow-ups, volunteer reminders, and ministry updates can quickly become overwhelming. The more manual work involved, the easier it is for things to slip through the cracks.

That’s where the Text In Church Messaging Add-on comes in. With this integration, you can:

Send texts to any list in Planning Center People in just a few clicks – No need to export data or switch between platforms.
Schedule messages in advance to ensure consistent communication, even when you’re focused on Sunday services or other ministry needs.
Tailor your messages to specific groups using custom fields, and select which phone number you’d like the message to come from. This ensures clarity and professionalism in all your communications.

This isn’t just about making texting easier—it’s about removing obstacles that keep you from connecting with people when it matters most. Whether it’s welcoming a first-time guest, confirming a volunteer’s schedule, or reminding a small group about an upcoming meeting, communication happens in seconds, not hours.

More Than Texting… It’s a Ministry Growth Strategy

It’s easy to think of text messaging as just another tool for sending quick updates, but Text In Church is much more than that—it’s a proven communication strategy designed to help your church connect, engage, and grow.

Done-for-You Messaging & Workflows

Writing the perfect follow-up message can be tough. What do you say? How do you encourage a guest to return without sounding pushy?

With Text In Church’s built-in workflows, you don’t have to start from scratch. We provide:

Pre-built message templates for guest follow-ups, volunteer coordination, small group reminders, and more.
Automated workflows that send texts and emails on a schedule, ensuring no one falls through the cracks.
Personalization options so your messages feel genuine, warm, and welcoming—not robotic.

The result? Guests feel valued, volunteers feel appreciated, and your church grows stronger through meaningful connections.

The Plan A Visit Widget: Turn Website Visitors into Church Visitors

When someone is curious about your church, their first stop is your website. But without an easy way to take action, many people never move from interest to attendance.

That’s where the Plan A Visit Widget comes in. With this simple tool, guests can schedule their visit online, and Text In Church takes care of the follow-up:

Sends a confirmation text so guests know their visit is scheduled.
Provides important details like service times, parking info, and what to expect.
Reduces anxiety by answering common questions before they even ask.

By removing barriers and making the process simple, more people show up and feel more connected before they ever walk through the doors.

Real Support from Real Church Leaders

Church communication tools are only helpful if they’re easy to use and set up properly. We know that tech frustrations can slow down progress, which is why our support team is made up of former pastors, church staff, and volunteers who understand ministry.

We help churches set up and optimize their system quickly, with a proven process used by thousands of churches.
We provide real-time support and coaching to make sure your communication strategy is effective.
Our Member Experience Team walks alongside you, helping you get the most out of Text In Church.

We don’t just provide software—we provide a roadmap for communication success so your church can grow and thrive.

Real Life Applications of the Text In Church Add-on in Planning Center

Lets Explore how churches can use the Planning Center Add-on to enhance their communication strategies:

Event Coordination: Planning church retreat or holiday service? Use the add-on to send targeted updates to attendees, including reminders, schedule changes, and important details- all personalized and timely.
Volunteer Management: Keep your volunteers informed and motivated by sending group texts directly from your Planning Center lists. Whether it’s a thank you note or a last-minute schedule update, this feature ensures smooth communication.
New Guest Follow-ups: Make new guests feel welcome with personalized follow-up messages. By integrating with Planning Center’s guest lists, you can easily send warm greetings and invitations to connect further.
Congregational Updates: Share important announcements, prayer requests, or inspirational messages with your entire congregation or specific groups, like small groups or ministry teams.

Proven Results: How Churches Are Growing with Text In Church

🚀 Faith Brown: "We went from 10% to 56% of new guests returning and becoming members, regular attenders, or taking next steps."

🚀 Holly Howard: "Text In Church helped us retain 50% of our first-time guests who filled out our connect cards. The personal text messages help guests feel wanted, valued, and appreciated."

🚀 Josh Thomforde: "These guys are killing the church text game. I've tried all the competitors—no one gets close to the value, support, or simplicity."

🚀 Christi Kropf: "Before Text In Church, we had no effective way to get the word out. Now, our communication is stronger and integrates perfectly with Planning Center."

🚀 Matt Winquist: "Text In Church automated the messages I was already sending. It saved me time and made our follow-up process even better!"

Why Your Church Needs the Text In Church Add-on in Planning Center

The Planning Center Add-on addresses some of the most common challenges church leaders face when managing communications:

Time-Consuming Processes: Manually transferring data between platforms is not only tedious but also prone to errors. This integration eliminates that step, allowing you to focus on ministry rather than administrative tasks.
Disjointed Communication: Switching between apps can disrupt your workflow. With the add-on, all your communication tools are in one place, ensuring a seamless process.
Lack of Personalization: Generic messages often fail to engage recipients. The Planning Center Add-on enables you to craft personalized messages that foster a deeper connection with your audience.

How to Enable the Text In Church Add-on in Planning Center

All you need is a Text In Church account and access to lists in Planning Center People to get started:

Navigate to Add-ons under Account Settings and enable the Text In Church Messaging Add-on.
Send or schedule texts to your Planning Center lists by choosing “Send text with Text In Church”
Connect more, grow your church, and make follow-up effortless.

An Easier Way to Grow Your Church

If you’re ready to:

Follow up automatically with guests, volunteers, and members.
Save time with pre-built messaging workflows.
Turn guests into committed members using a proven strategy.

Then enable the Text In Church Messaging Add-on in your Planning Center account today and start making every message count.