Custom Integrations with the Text In Church API

Built for churches who want more control, flexibility, and connection. Our Open API gives you the power to integrate Text In Church’s messaging and communication tools with the systems you already use—so your team can work smarter, not harder.
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Whether you're syncing with your church management software, building a custom guest follow-up workflow, or connecting to your internal tools, our API makes it possible.

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What is the Text In Church API?

Think of our API as the bridge that connects Text In Church to other platforms your church uses every day. It enables your team, your developer, or agency partner to automate communication, sync data, and create custom solutions that fit your ministry's unique needs.

You don’t need to be technical to benefit from it. With the right support, churches of all sizes can use our API to save time and build better connections with their people.

Seamless Integration

Connect directly to your existing CRM or church management software
Real-time data synchronization ensures your systems stay in sync
Webhook support for event-driven architectures

Seamless Integration

Trigger customized message sequencesbased on user actions
Schedule messages for optimal delivery times
Create conditional logic flows based on recipient responses

Developer Experience

Comprehensive documentation with interactive examples
SDKs available for popular programming languages
Dedicated support for developers during implementation

Why Churches Use Our API

Seamless Church Management System Syncing

Automatically keep your people data up to date across platforms—no more manual data entry or duplicate contacts.

Custom Guest Follow-Up Workflows

Trigger personalized messages, emails, or reminders based on specific actions (like filling out a form, attending a service, or joining a group).

Real-Time Alerts & Notifications

Use webhooks to receive instant updates—like when someone replies to a message or signs up to serve.

Volunteer & Ministry Coordination

Connect Text In Church to your internal scheduling or communication tools to streamline volunteer follow-up and ministry outreach.

Agency or Developer-Led Customization

If you work with a church communications agency or have an in-house developer, our API gives them everything they need to build powerful, tailored integrations.

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Built for Flexibility and Security

Well-documented and easy to use:

Clear guides make it simple for developers to get started.

Secure & reliable:

All API access is authenticated and encrypted.

API Features

Our API provides comprehensive access to TextInChurch's powerful messaging platform, allowing you to build custom solutions for your unique needs.

Messaging API

Send SMS, MMS, and email messages programmatically
Support for message templates with dynamic variables
Schedule messages for future delivery
Receive and process incoming message responsesContact Management
POST /api/v1/messages
{
"recipient":"+12345678901",
"message":"Hello ${name},welcome!",
"variables":{"name":"John"}
}

Contact Management

Create, update, and retrieve contact information
Manage contact groups and segments
Track engagement metrics and interaction history
Store custom fields and attributes
POST /api/v1/contacts
{
"firstName":"Sarah",
"lastName":"Johnson",
"phone":"+12345678901",
"email":"sarah@example.com",
"groups":["new-visitors"]}

Workflow Automation

Create automated messaging sequences
Define triggers based on events or time intervals
Implement conditional branching based on user responses
Monitor workflow performance with detailed analytics
POST /api/v1/workflows
{
"name":"New Visitor Follow-up",
"trigger":"contact.added_to_group",
"triggerConfig":{ "group":"new-visitors"},
"steps":[...]
}

Webhooks & Events

Subscribe to real-time events via webhooks
Receive notifications for message delivery status
Get notified of incoming messages and responses
Secure webhook validation with signature verification
POST /api/v1/workflows
{
"name":"New Visitor Follow-up",
"trigger":"contact.added_to_group",
"triggerConfig":{"group":"new-visitors"},
"steps":[...]
}

Ready to build with our API?

Get started today and transform how you engage with your community through seamless, automated communication.

API Key Generation
Upon approval, you'll receive your unique API key and secret to authenticate your requests.
Secure Access
All API communications are encrypted with TLS and require authentication with your API credentials.
Sandbox Environment
Test your integration in our sandbox environment before going live with your implementation.
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API Integration Use Cases

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Two-Way Communication

Enable real-time, two-way messaging between your staff and community members. Receive and respond to messages directly from your existing systems.

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93% of users report higher engagement rates
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Custom Workflow Integration

Build custom workflows that connect your CRM, event management, and communication systems. Automate follow-ups based on specific triggers and actions.

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Save 5+ hours per week on manual communication tasks

Ready to Explore the Docs?

If you’re a developer or have a tech team supporting your church, our full API documentation is just a click away.

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