Text Messaging for Churches Announcements

Text Messaging for Churches Announcements

Outside the church, it is very difficult to interact with your parish. Since it is about community building and community interaction, marketing on social media is not the best option here. Moreover, when you use emails, you only have a 20% chance that someone will open those emails. Alternatively, text messaging for churches seems to work wonders. Texts are a great way to send our clear, crisp, and instant messages.

With texting a channel of communication, you can build your parish and stay in touch with them even on days other than Sunday.  Mass texting allows you to become more proactive to reach out to your parish effectively.

The only catch when use mass texting is to ensure that your list joins voluntarily. You can simply build your list by advertising your QR code or even your keyword. If your church has a website, you can use ExpertTexting to add a widget to your website. This widget is like a form to help you gather information with express prior consent. Watch the video below to know how you can build your audience.

Once you have your audience, here is how you can use text messaging for churches and their announcements.

1. Countdown
   
   According to CNET, one in five people tend to use their phones in churches. Moreover, 72% of Americans claim that their phone is always at least five feet away from them. While using phones in the churches may not be ideal for you, why not use them to your benefit?
   
   With a service like ExpertTexting, you can schedule your messages beforehand. Use this feature to schedule countdown announcements. Simply send messages and prepare them for when your sermon begins. Alert people on when they should start heading for the aisles and shout settle in. Moreover, you can also add details like a place for children during the sermon. Similarly, send them a message to remind them of after-event activities.
   
2. Follow up
   
   The pressure on the pastor to deliver the perfect sermon is always there. One of the best ways to use mass texting is to request follow-up. After the sermon, send a message and request feedback from the parishioners. The replies can help you prepare for your next sermon. Moreover, with some constructive criticism, you can always learn to improve.
   
   You can also send follow-ups for the sermon that you delivered. Sending additional videos, or links to pages can further enhance your point. This helps engage your audience and keep them engages throughout the week. With ExpertTexting’s link shortening video, you can simply shorten a weblink to fit into your message without using up a lot of characters.
   
   
3. Request volunteers
   
   Churches and nonprofits always need volunteers for one reason or the other. Sending a simple text blast and requesting people for their time for a good cause can help your cause. Moreover, you can enable two-way texting to ensure that you get responses. Once you get your list, you can manage the event further. Simply make a group of volunteers and you are good to go.
   
   You can then use the custom field option in ExpertTexting to set these fields and inform volunteers about their duties. Add the time, their duty, and any other relevant information. With mass texting, you can make communication better during busy events.
   
   
4. Extra activities
   
   Churches bring about unanimity in the community. To create a sense of involvement and unity in the community, it is a great idea to establish groups. Bible groups are one of the most common examples of these groups and activities. Moreover, you can establish special groups for children or others alike.
   
   Sending mass texts to manage these groups and meetups makes them manageable. Make groups of the participants of each group. Simply send them the details for the next sit down, the place of gathering, or the timings. Moreover, if your group has home activities, send these updates.
   
   
5. Prayer requests
   
   Perhaps the best thing about church communities is that they stand together. When one faces adversity and problems, they may love the fact that everyone is sending them prayers. Instead of waiting for a Sunday to request prayers, simply send a text blast.
   
   Mass texting helps the community stick together. Request prayers and good thoughts for your peers that need them. A simple message to them of support can make their day and help them through tough times.
   
   
6. Celebrations
   
   While you have your community to stick with you in tough times, you should celebrate their accomplishments as well. Keep everyone connected and a part of the others’ milestones by sending congratulatory texts. Moreover, you can send them good wishes from everyone in the community.
   
   If you are planning to celebrate it after your sermon, add these details as well. Enjoy the happy time to make your bond stronger than ever.

Begin with ExpertTexting

ExpertTexting is a mass texting service that allows you to send your church announcements. Instead of charging a fortune, ExpertTexting has prepaid plans so you only pay for the credits that you use.

Moreover, you can manage your database with groups to make sure that you only send messages to the relevant people in the community.