What Is Text A Keyword?

Text A Keyword is a simple yet powerful way for churches to engage guests and members. By texting a specific word—like “WELCOME” or “PRAYER”—to your church’s phone number, people instantly receive an automated response with relevant information or next steps.

With Text In Church’s Text A Keyword feature, guests can easily connect, sign up for events, or request prayer without needing to fill out a form or navigate a website. It streamlines communication, making engagement more accessible for everyone.

The Limitations of Traditional Engagement Methods

Churches often rely on paper forms, phone calls, or lengthy online sign-ups to collect information. These methods come with challenges:

• Lower Participation: Guests may forget to fill out forms or hesitate to share personal details in person.
• Missed Opportunities: If someone has to wait until later to sign up, they might forget or lose interest.
• Inefficient Follow-Up: Staff and volunteers have to manually process sign-ups, slowing down responses.

Text A Keyword eliminates these barriers, allowing immediate action and response.

How Text A Keyword Enhances Church Engagement

1. Simplifies Guest Connection
   When guests text a keyword like “NEW”, they instantly receive a welcome message with a link to a Connect Card, helping them share their information in a hassle-free way.
2. Encourages Prayer Requests
   Members can text “PRAYER” to share their prayer requests confidentially, creating a seamless way to request support without needing to call or email.
3. Automates Event Sign-Ups
   Instead of managing paper sign-ups or web forms, churches can use a keyword like “VBS” to instantly send event details and registration links.
4. Boosts Volunteer Engagement
   A keyword like “SERVE” makes it easy for members to express interest in volunteering, receive details, and get plugged into opportunities faster.

Real Church Stories: The Impact of Text A Keyword

Churches using Text A Keyword have seen significant improvements in engagement and response rates. Mike Toluba from Killearn United Methodist Church shared, “It is such an easy way to invite people to connect in a way that feels comfortable. It’s the first time our church has had an intentional follow-up process for guests.” Similarly, Phillip Amburgey from Pine Hills City Church noted how they use keywords to increase volunteer sign-ups, making event coordination much easier.

How Text A Keyword Works With Other Features

Pairing Text A Keyword with Automated Workflows ensures that once someone texts a keyword, they’re entered into a structured follow-up sequence. It also integrates seamlessly with Connect Cards, making guest engagement effortless.

Get Started With Text A Keyword

Want to see how Text A Keyword can make church engagement simple and effective? Attend a live demo and discover how this feature can streamline guest connections, event sign-ups, and prayer requests effortlessly.