Features designed for meaningful connections
Text In Church’s features are built with churches in mind, equipping you with powerful tools to build real connections. Our tools make it easy to engage, follow up, and grow your community.
2-Way Communication
Text In Church allows you to reply to texts, making it easier to have conversations and build relationships.
Unlimited Automated Workflows
Have automated workflows work for you 24/7 by sending the right messages and reminders to the right people at the right time.
Extraordinary Member Support
We don’t just have chatbots. We actually have a team of humans who care and want to help you solve any problems and answer any questions. Learn more about them here.
Phone Number & Texting Capabilities
Keep Your Number
With Text In Church, you can keep your church’s phone number! We do the work to make it capable of texting (and even make calls on the go!).
Local 10-Digit Numbers
Want a fresh number? You have the option to pick a local 10-digital number. With local 10-digit numbers, you get faster and better deliverabilty. No spammy toll-free numbers here!
Short Codes
Are you a larger church that prefers short codes to communicate with your people? We have those too!
Mass Texting
You are able to send a mass text to your members with important announcements and information without any annoying group messages!
Photo Texting
You will have the ability to send photos and graphics via text message. Perfect for event invites, announcements, and more!
A2P 10DLC Registration
We handle it all. Yes, even the fees. Our team will work with cell phone carriers to complete registration as quickly as possible.
Time-Saving Tools
Done-For-You Templates
Between our pre-made automated workflows and quick replies, our customizable templates lay the groundwork for you, saving you lots of time.
Schedule Messages in Advance
No need to worry about forgetting to check-in on your leaders or follow-up on that prayer request with the ability to schedule messages in advance.
Reminder Messages
Set up reminder messages so you nobody slips through the cracks! Reminder messages can help you from remembering to call the new guest, to praying for the congregant in the hospital.
Staff Notifications
Text In Church can notify staff members when a new guest fills out a connect card, to let them know to send a handwritten note, to give someone a call, and more.
Celebrate Birthdays
Never miss a birthday! You have the ability to send a birthday message to your people on their special day every year.
Quick Replies
Streamline responses by utilizing ready-made messages and save time by effortlessly addressing recurring inquiries and messages.
Unlimited Features You’ll Love
Unlimited Connect Cards
Gather everyone’s contact information with an easy and seamless digital connect card so you can start connecting with them right away.
Unlimited Website Widgets
This is the shiny doorknob to your church! Give new guests the opportunity to plan their visit so you are prepared for them and more.
Unlimited Groups
Organize and segment your people in groups! From staff, group leaders, life groups, parents, committees, and more… this helps to tailor specific messages to specific groups.
Unlimited Keywords
Use keywords to gather people’s contact information, collect RSVP’s and more to keep organized.
Unlimited Emails
Text In Church isn’t just texting… you also have the power to email! And at no extra cost at that.
Unlimited Contacts
There are no limits to how many people you can have in your account!
Unlimited Pages
When your message is too long for a text, (but you don’t want to send an email) simply add it to a Page and share the link—ideal for bulletins, newsletters, Bible studies, event details, and more!
Unlimited Surveys
Want feedback on how your last event? Want people to vote on an important decision for the church? Use our survey builder to easily send it out and gather results.
Unlimited Users
We don’t cap how many people (staff and volunteers) who can be a user on your account. You can even manage their permissions of what they can see and who they can send messages to.
Technology & Features to Make Things Easier
Mobile App on the Go
Ministry doesn’t just happen in your church building. Send, respond, and answer calls on the go with our iOS and Andriod mobile apps!
Talk In Church
Do even more on the go without sharing your personal cell phone number with Talk In Church! You can set office hours, listen and view voicemails, have a Digital Receptionist working for you 24/7… and more! Learn more here.
Plan A Visit
Allow new guests to schedule a visit to your church. By collecting key details in advance, you can prepare for each guest’s visit, answer their questions, and welcome them before they even walk through your door.
Integrate with Other Tools You Love
Integrate with tools and platforms you already know and use. From Planning Center, to MailChimp, to Zapier, and more… communication has just gotten easier! Learn more about integrations here.
Google Chrome Extension
Extend Text In Church and Talk In Church functionality right into the Planning Center platform. With the Chrome extension, installed users can call and text their members right from within Planning Center!
URL Link Shortener
Don’t let those long gnarly links take up too many characters in your text! You are able to shorten links as you compose texts within our platform.
Advanced Analytics
Are you a numbers and data type person? We have all the numbers you’ll want with our advanced analytics and custom reporting.
Multiple Inboxes
If you are a multi-campus church, you can have multiple inboxes organized by each campus inside your account.
AI Assisted Tools
Our AI-assisted tools simplify communication, helping you craft messages that resonate and connect with your community in less time.
Custom Fields
Custom Contact Fields allow you to gather and organize key information, so you can easily tailor your messages and track details.
Easy Buttons
Make adding workflows and templates simple, so you can streamline communication with just a click!
Technology & Features to Make Things Easier
Text In Church Academy
Watch training videos on how to implement different strategies and tools with your Text In Church account.
Weekly Help Desk Calls
Every week, you will have the opportunity to tune into a live call with one of our church experts that will answer your questions and help you use Text In Church in the best way possible for your ministry!
Private Community
You will have access to our private Facebook community with over 15,000 church leaders just like you! Here you are able to ask questions, collaborate, and learn from others.
ENGAGE VIP Passes for Life
You will have VIP access to any and all ENGAGE events, which provides online training to help church leaders use technology and communication strategies to connect with people.
