Church Text Messaging
Church Text Messaging Software
The simple, affordable way for church leaders to reach members by text. Send group SMS from a dedicated number members trust — no app required, with private replies and easy opt-in/out.
Reach every member where they already are — their text inbox
Text messages work on every phone, with no app to download and no login for members. For church leaders who need to reach members about activities, service, and announcements, texting is the most reliable channel. Connect Saints lets a leader send to an entire group with a single click.
- Works on every phone — smartphone or not
- No app for members to install, and nothing for them to log into
- Send to a whole group at once, or follow up one-to-one
A dedicated number members recognize and trust
Each group gets its own dedicated phone number. Messages always come from the same recognizable number — not a leader’s personal cell — so members know who it is and are far more likely to read and respond.
Private replies — not reply-all chaos
Members can reply, but their responses are private: only group leaders see them, never the whole group. That makes texting practical for ministering, RSVPs, and follow-ups without the noise of a group chat where everyone sees everything.
Respectful, compliant opt-in and opt-out
Members stay in control of their preferences. Opt-in is simple, and anyone can reply STOP to opt out at any time — keeping your texting respectful and compliant.
Transparent, prepaid pricing
Connect Saints is prepaid with no contracts: a $7/month platform fee covers your whole organization no matter how many groups you have, plus $3/month per dedicated number and low usage-based per-message rates. You always know what you have spent and what remains.
Why churches choose Connect Saints
- Automatic least-cost routing: emojis alone can double a text’s cost (they cut an SMS segment from 160 to 70 characters). We automatically send each message the cheapest way — including long messages as a single MMS instead of many segments — with manual overrides.
- A built-in cost calculator shows exactly what a send will cost based on message length and the number of recipients you select — before you hit send.
- AI message assistance and automatic compliance checking — help drafting clear messages, plus automated content and opt-out compliance checks before you send.
- Quiet hours so messages go out at respectful, compliant times.
- A dedicated phone number per group, with private member replies only leaders can see.
- Groups and subgroups to organize members by ward structure and sub-category.
- No app for members — it works on every phone — with simple opt-in and STOP to opt out.
- Prepaid, transparent pricing: one platform fee covers your whole organization, no contracts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is church text messaging?
- Church text messaging is sending SMS text messages to your members for announcements, activity coordination, and service opportunities — from a dedicated number members recognize. Connect Saints lets leaders message an entire group at once, while keeping member replies private to leaders.
- Do members need to download an app?
- No. Members receive normal text messages on any phone — there is no app to download and nothing to log into. Only leaders use the Connect Saints web app to send and manage messages.
- When a member replies, can everyone see it?
- No. When a member replies, their response is private — only the group leader(s) can see it. Other members never see each other’s replies, which is a key advantage over a traditional group chat.
- How much does church text messaging cost?
- Connect Saints uses prepaid pricing: a monthly platform fee that covers your whole organization, a small monthly fee per dedicated phone number, and usage-based per-message rates. There are no contracts — you add credits and costs are deducted as you send.
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Ready to reach your members?
Set up a dedicated number and start sending group texts in minutes. Prepaid, no contracts, no app required.