Discover how to engage your entire congregation instantly through the use of mobile text message broadcasting. You’ll learn how to effectively use mobile technology to grow membership, increase participation, and expand outreach.
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Engage your congregation. Inform congregation of events and schedule changes. Send daily bible verses or prayer requests. Interact with members during a service. Connect with study groups and youth. Collect prayer requests.
GOAL: Collect contacts to receive daily inspirational messages from Church Pastor.
CALL TO ACTION: Text BIBLE to 444888 to receive daily inspirational messages from Pastor Dan.
TO: 444888BIBLE
RE:Today’s message from Pastor Dan “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD…” Jeremiah 9:11 . STOP2stop, msg&data rates may apply
Benefits: Provides inspiration and support to members on a daily basis, while keeping your message in their mind throughout the week. Reminds your audience of the presence of their faith in their daily lives, and encourages them to share with others.
Features Used: Keyword, Contact List, Reply Message, Broadcast.
Goal: Collect Contacts and sort them into groups to send updates, news, and alerts that pertain to church events.
Call to Action: Text CHURCHINFO to 444888 to receive news, updates, and important alerts about church events.
Benefits: Increase participation by reminding members of upcoming events and instantly informing them of schedule changes. Allows participants to receive messages that pertain to the events they’re involved / interested in.
Features Used: Keyword, Polling, Contact List, Reply Message, Broadcast.
TO: 444888CHURCHINFO RE: What events would you like to receive updates for? ReplyA. Services B. Choir C. Youth Group D. AllSTOP2stop, msg&data rates may apply
RE:We’ll send you texts about when the youth group meets, youth group trips, or any scheduled changes and cancellations. STOP2stop, msg&data rates may aply
RE TO: 444888Services
RE:We’ll send you texts about Wednesday night services including any cancellations or changes. STOP2stop, msg&data rates may aply
RE TO: 444888Choir
RE:We’ll send you texts about choir practice and events. STOP2stop, msg&data rates may aply
Goal: Gather volunteers and donations for a fundraising event (Pancake & Sausage Breakfast). Organize volunteers into separate contact list to communicate with each group. Collect donations in real-time.
Call to Action: Text PANCAKE to 444888 and find out how you can help with our annual Pancake & Sausage Breakfast. Volunteers & Donations Needed! Benefits: Increase participation and financial donations for church events. Quickly and easily communicate times, dates, and other information to appropriate volunteers. Features Used: Keyword, Opt-In Keyword, Contact List, Reply Message, Broadcast.
TO: 444888PANCAKE
RE:Thanks for supporting the Breakfast. Reply KITCHEN to help in kitchen. Reply SERVE to help serve food. Reply GIVE to make a financial donation. STOP2stop, msg&data
Thank You for volunteering in the kitchen. We will need your help cooking and washing dishes. More info to follow by text. STOP2stop, msg&data rates may
FROM: 444888
Thanks again for volunteering in the kitchen during our Pancake Breakfast. Meet in church kitchen @ 6:00am on Sat., Sept 9th. We R counting on U. STOP2stop, msg&data rate
Example Automatic Reply Message sent to volunteers who signed up to work in the kitchen (based on their reply of KITCHEN).
Example Broadcast Messages sent to all volunteers who signed up to work in the Kitchen.
Custom Mobile Donation / Tithing PagePledge Token can create a custom designed Mobile Donation page to allow donors to give directly from their mobile phones or your website. The custom design reflects the look and feel of your church or special event.
Mobile Donation Pages can be setup for special events, or made available for ongoing use to collect tithes and donations.
RE TO: 444888GIVE RE: To donate to the Pancake & Sausage Breakfast please visit www.v-post.com/give Any size donation is greatly appreciate! STOP2stop, msg&data rates may apply