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Frequently asked questions

• How can text messaging improve church engagement and attendance?

  Text messaging creates a direct connection with your congregation throughout the week. According to research, 98% of text messages are opened and 45% receive a response, far outperforming email communications. Churches using Text-Em-All report higher attendance at events, increased volunteer participation, and stronger community connections. By sending prayer requests, devotionals, and event reminders straight to members' phones, you can keep your church family engaged between Sundays and help them feel more connected to your community.

• What types of messages do churches typically send with Text-Em-All?

  Churches use our platform for a wide variety of communications! The most common include prayer requests, Bible study reminders, event announcements, volunteer scheduling, and last-minute service changes. With 73% of churches already using digital tools for communication, many are also sending weekly devotionals, worship song lists, and sermon discussion questions to extend Sunday's message throughout the week. Text-Em-All makes it easy to segment your contacts, so you can send specific messages to different ministry groups like your worship team, youth volunteers, or small group leaders.

• Can people respond to my text messages?

  Text messaging is perfect for visitor follow-up because it's personal without being intrusive. Some churches report retaining up to 50% of first-time guests who complete connect cards when using personalized text follow-ups. With Text-Em-All, you can create automated welcome sequences that introduce your church, invite visitors to upcoming events, or connect them with a pastor or member for questions. This warm, timely follow-up helps new visitors feel valued and increases the likelihood they'll return.

• Is Text-Em-All compatible with our church management software?

  Yes! Text-Em-All integrates seamlessly with popular church management systems including Church Community Builder, Church Office Online, FellowshipOne, and Icon Systems. These integrations allow you to sync your contact lists automatically, segment your congregation by ministry involvement, and track engagement metrics - all without duplicate data entry. Our team can help you set up the integration that works best for your church's existing systems to ensure a smooth implementation.

• How often should we send text messages to our congregation?

  Finding the right frequency is important. Our church customers typically send weekly or monthly broadcasts to their general congregation, with more frequent communications to specific ministry groups as needed. The key is providing value with each message rather than overwhelming members with too many texts. Many churches successfully use a weekly devotional or announcement text, plus event-specific reminders for things like special services or volunteer opportunities. Text-Em-All's scheduling features make it easy to plan your messaging calendar ahead of time.

• Why should I work with Text-Em-All?

  We strive to delight our clients by being easy to work with - from simple, no-contract pricing to the straightforward, practical solutions we build. We work hard to get the details right and are driven by a genuine desire to help make things easier for our clients. Yes, we’re experts in our field. More than that, our clients find us to be partners they can depend on. So, expect us to be professional, knowledgeable, and personable!

  Text-Em-All is entirely self-funded and is still managed by the same people that founded the company back in 2005. Brad Herrmann and Hai Nguyen are in it for the long haul and are dedicated to building a truly excellent small business. To get to know us, check out our employee-created Manifesto and our active participation in the Small Giants Community.

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