Send the right messages to the right people at the right time

Text and email your people between your weekend services to boost connection and commitment

How Text In Church Messaging works
Step 1
Gather information
Multiple ways to add people

It’s easy to add people into Text In Church®. Not only do we offer 1-click integrations with your favorite tools, but you can also import your CSV files, add information from your pew pad, or allow people to add themselves by texting a keyword and filling out a digital Connect Card.

Step 2
Connect with people
Effective Automated Workflows

Connection CAN and SHOULD happen all over your church - before, during, and after service and not just on Sunday! We have proven connection strategies and automated workflows that will send emails and text messages for you. Your can even send reminders to you and staff to personally connect with guests and members!

Step 3
Build Relationships
Engage in real conversations

You’ll be sending messages of encouragement, announcements, event invitations, and reminders. And you will receive responses from your people. This is a 2-way texting system. We encourage conversation that lead to building deeper relationships than ever before.

More reasons 35,000 church leaders love Text In Church®

Nobody gets stuck in a group chat

When your community responds, you’ll have 1-on-1 conversations in the messages tab. Now, the whole group doesn’t have to hear about Uncle Larry’s knee surgery!

Personalized communication

You are able to automatically insert the recipient’s real name and personalize your messages, so it doesn’t feel like a generic email or text blast.

Keep your personal number private

By using our iOS and Android Apps, you have the ability to quickly send text messages to your groups, reschedule emails and texts to send at a later date, reply from your mobile phone when people need you the most, and so much more.

The power of a local phone number

When you create a Text In Church® account, you are given a local phone number (or we can port your current number!) to use.

  • Why a local phone number?

  • It’s legal
  • They have the best and fastest delivery rates
  • Doesn’t feel spammy like a toll-free number

Real people use local phone numbers. And real people want to connect with real people. So we recommend your church communicate with a local phone number.

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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 (typically within a few days).

Frequently asked questions

What is Text In Church® for?

Text In Church® is for anyone who wants their church communication to thrive. Small, large, rural, city… any church can use Text In Church®!

How are messages counted?

Each message sent counts as one. When you send a message to 100 people you have sent 100 messages.

Can we send emails in addition to text messages

There is power in combining text messaging and email communication for your church. Text In Church® equips you with email messaging to your entire community. This includes email reminders to your staff.

We’re planting a church, do you provide discounts?

Born out of a church plant, we couldn’t be more excited to walk alongside you in this new venture. For church plant discounts, MESSAGE SUPPORT and they would be happy to assist you.

Do I have to download anything?

No, Text In Church® is a web-based software. You don’t have to download or install anything. There is no new equipment you’ll need, either. You just login to your account on your computer or the mobile app on your phone.

Are there limits to how many users, contacts, or groups I can have?

Nope, nope, and nope. It’s UNLIMITED!

What if Text In Church® doesn’t work out for me?

Although we’re confident you’ll fall in love with Text In Church®, you can cancel at any time if it’s not a good fit. We want what’s best for you, so, there’s no fine print.

What if my church is on a tight budget?

We get it, we were born out of a church plant. The good news is… using this church communication software will pay for itself, and if you could connect with one family, wouldn’t it be worth it? Start with our lowest plan and you will surely be surprised!

What phone number do we use?

We’ll help you choose a local phone number, making conversations feel personal. No spammy shortcodes around here!

What happens when people reply to our texts?

This is where the magic happens. You'll find all the incoming message replies in your Text In Church® account inbox (similar to an email inbox) and you can respond to them right there. No annoying group chats, either! You'll communicate one-on-one with people in simple, meaningful ways.

What if I go over my message limit?

When you reach your account plan limit, a large green banner will appear at the top of your Text In Church® account when logged in to notify you, and then you move to a pay-as-you-go system. Each text message sent over your plan limit will just be 3 cents per message; you will be charged for that on your normal monthly invoice date.

Will Text In Church® work with other software tools?

We connect with your favorite tools like Planning Center, Church Community Builder, Rock RMS, Zapier, and Mailchimp to make communicating seamless.

Boost attendance, deepen relationships, and increase participation!

Try it Free
Step 1

Start Your Free Trial Today

Click the orange button below to get started with Text In Church® today.

Step 2

Text Your Community

Complete the Pre-Launch Checklist and connect in simple, meaningful ways.

Step 3

Connect and Grow Your Church

Make your regular worshipers and guests feel known, noticed, and loved.

What church leaders like you have to say…

We traded out our previous Plan A Visit form for Text In Church’s digital connect card. Amazing! Our guests using this system automatically get a text from me asking which service they would like to plan to visit, a detailed email from me, and then a text telling them Ican't wait to see them. 67% of guest families that go through this process are taking next steps and becoming regular attenders.

Faith Brown

What church leaders like you have to say…

I can streamline, bulk load, and communicate with everyone in my church without being glued to my tech. It's revolutionized our communication and is allowing us to grow.

Spring Fricks

What church leaders like you have to say…

It has turned follow-up from an inconsistent hassle, to a consistent and effective joy!

Josh Johnson

What church leaders like you have to say…

So far, Text In Church helped us retain 50% of our first-time guests that actually filled out ourconnect cards. The personal text messages help our guests feel wanted, valued and appreciated. There is no way one person could keep up with multiple guests for six weeks. But with this app, it’s possible to not let one person fall thru the cracks.

Holly Howard

What church leaders like you have to say…

Since implementing our plans, we have seen a surge in retention and a 27% increase in overall attendance.

Chris Sykes

What church leaders like you have to say…

We love Text In Church - we believe it was a vital part of our growth over the last couple ofyears from 60 to nearly 200 in regular worship attendance.

Tim Fox

What church leaders like you have to say…

Because of Text In Church, we can CARE for our people, and the greatest example of this iswhen we text and simply ask if there is anything we can pray with them about, the response is so huge!! Over and over people have commented how they love that we take time for them and they are connected to us.

Neill Rowe

What church leaders like you have to say…

TOP NOTCH customer service to go along with a TOP NOTCH product. From guest engagement to increased regular attendee engagement we have seen SIGNIFICANT improvements. Not only that, we have also used this successfully to communicate with groups of key volunteers. I would highly recommend [Text In Church] to any and everychurch.

Blake Sabiston

What church leaders like you have to say…

We use it to connect with volunteers, first time guests, youth... you name it! Our church has a greater impact thanks to Text In Church! Wish this was around years ago!

Josiah Petermann