Enhance Outreach Efforts
Extend Your Mission and Create Impact Beyond Your Church Walls
Why Enhancing Outreach Efforts Matters
Outreach is about more than inviting people to a service—it’s about connecting with the community in meaningful ways. Whether you’re organizing events, offering support during crises, or building long-term relationships, effective communication plays a vital role. These real stories from Text In Church members show how thoughtful outreach strategies can expand your church’s impact beyond Sunday mornings.
Mobilizing Volunteers and Serving the Community
Problem
Angela’s church wanted to increase participation in community outreach events, but traditional communication methods—like flyers and announcements—were not driving engagement. Coordinating volunteers for large-scale efforts was also challenging.
Solution
Using Text In Church, Angela’s team sent personalized text invitations and reminders for events. During Hurricane Helene relief efforts, they used the platform to quickly mobilize volunteers, share updates, and communicate needs.
Result
The church coordinated over 200 volunteers for hurricane relief, helping distribute supplies and serve those affected. Text invitations also improved attendance at local events like food drives and youth programs.
Text in Church has been a valuable resource in keeping communication open to our Church members but also to keep visitors informed of upcoming events. Our Children's Outreach has been the greatest benefactor. We are able to keep guests informed about upcoming events which has resulted not only in great attendances to these events but also seeing lives impacted for Jesus.
Reaching the Community with Simple Invites
Problem
John Tyler’s church struggled to connect with people outside their regular congregation, especially during large community events. Traditional outreach methods weren’t yielding new connections.
Solution
The church used Text In Church’s QR code feature on flyers and event materials. Community members could scan the codes to receive event details or sign up for follow-up texts, making it easier to stay connected beyond a single event.
Result
Engagement increased at events like Halloween festivals and local parades. People appreciated the convenience of receiving information on their phones, and follow-up texts helped build lasting relationships.
Text In Church has been a huge help for our smaller congregation. We've used it extensively for communication within the church, but especially for outreach. They've got great automation so you can set up systems in advance. On top of that TIC has fantastic customer service and tons of tools to help you easily get started. If your church is looking to communicate more effectively and reach more people, I highly recommend giving Text In Church a try!
Engaging Families Through Creative Outreach
Problem
Laura and Chris’s church sought to improve outreach to local families, particularly during seasonal events like Vacation Bible School (VBS) and fall festivals. Despite good event attendance, few attendees returned for regular services.
Solution
They implemented a text-based raffle during events, collecting contact information through keyword submissions. After the events, the team sent personalized follow-up texts inviting families to Sunday services and community activities.
Result
In the first year, they gathered 90 new contacts, and 61 the following year. Several families reconnected with the church, attending services and enrolling their children in Sunday school.
One of my roles in the church is to let the community around us know about special events happening here at Redemption. And I’ll tell you what, I could not do what I do as well without the great folks at Text In Church. Everything from email and text marketing, event sign up, even follow-up and follow through is available through Text In Church.
Amplifying Outreach with Personal Invitations
Problem
Donna’s church wanted to boost community engagement but found that general advertisements weren’t making an impact. Personal invitations were more effective but difficult to scale.
Solution
With Text In Church, they provided pre-written text templates that members could use to invite friends, neighbors, and coworkers. By making the invitation process simple, the church empowered its members to take outreach into their own hands.
Result
First-time guest attendance increased by 28.5 percent, with many visitors citing a personal text invitation as their reason for attending. The approach turned church members into effective outreach ambassadors.
One of my roles in the church is to let the community around us know about special events happening here at Redemption. And I’ll tell you what, I could not do what I do as well without the great folks at Text In Church. Everything from email and text marketing, event sign up, even follow-up and follow through is available through Text In Church.
Key Takeaways
Personalized texts foster stronger community connections than generic advertisements.
QR codes and keywords make it easy for people to engage with your church at events.
Text-based raffles and giveaways can be effective tools for gathering contact information.
Empowering members with text templates simplifies personal outreach and boosts engagement.
Timely reminders and follow-up messages increase attendance at outreach events.
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