Bulk SMS communications can be used across every institution regardless of the industry.
For churches, SMS communications could be summoned by Pastors or the IT team to reach and notify church members on upcoming events or even nature them daily with valuable information whiles building lasting relationships.
In today’s article, we will be looking at ways in which churches or religious bodies can use bulk sms services effectively; plus, we will be giving you ten (10) free SMS templates for churches.
Why should churches add SMS to their communication channels?
SMS is one of the most dependable communication channels a church could use to amplify its message and keep church members up-to-date with happenings in the church.
SMS has an open rate of 98%, making it one of the most effective communication channels for your church. It is also cost-efficient as compared with the other forms of communications for your church.
What can churches include when sending SMS
1. A Sender ID that helps members easily recognize your church. Avoid using names that make it difficult for members to identify who is sending the mesage.
2. Any essential information you want to share with your members.
3. A call to Action: Messages to church members should include necessary Call-to-Actions if you want members to act after reading your message.
Here are 10 free templates you can use for Mass Texting campaigns for churches
1. Motivational messages: Bulk messaging is not only limited to delivering sensitive information to church members. However, as a church, you can use mass sms services to send motivational messages to members inspired at least once every week.
This is a great way to nature your church members by providing them with valuable content.
Sender ID: Tesano YBC
Message: Do not fear for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10(NIV)
2. Service reminders: A recurring Bulk SMS could be scheduled and sent to the congregation to remind them of your weekly Sunday/Saturday service.
Sender ID: RPNGC
Message: Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus! Our Sunday service starts at 10 am this Sunday. Stay blessed. See you at church!
3. Birthday messages: personalized birthday messages can be sent to celebrants to honor their membership with the church.
Sender ID: ICGC DMC
Message: Dear {{Firstname}}, Blessings to you, and may you feel the presence of the Lord as we all celebrate you on this day.
4. Prayer requests: churches can use SMS to quickly send prayer requests to a segmented few( prayer teams) or the entire congregation.
Sender ID: Calvary Bapt
Message: Dear beloved in Christ, we seek you to join your faith with the entire congregation as we intercede for Min. Seth who has been hospitalized due to an accident.
5. Church events: Bulk SMS can be used to send notices about upcoming church events like funerals, fundraisers, festivals, etc. to members.
Sender ID: Mt. Oliverts
Message: Maranatha! Kindly be reminded that on 7th March 2023, we will all be meeting at the forecourt of the auditorium for our Easter Monday games and cooking competitions. Stay blessed.
6. Post service Thank you: sending out a post-service thank you SMS blast to the congregation adds a personal touch that members will appreciate.
Sender ID: PIWC ODK
Message: Praise the Lord! Thank you for attending our 3-day accelerate conference. We appreciate your commitment in the Lord.
7. Volunteer request: sms services can be used to opt-in church members who wish to join volunteer services for the church. Like blood donations or fundraisers.
Sender ID: Christ PWC
Message: Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus. We need 8 volunteers to join our IT and Video teams. Reply Yes if you are interested.
8. Rehearsal reminders: churches can leverage segmentations to send sms to church bands, choirs, or any organized group in the church about upcoming rehearsals for church events.
Sender ID: ICGC PTC
Message: Gentle Reminder: This week choir rehearsal starts at 6 pm at the conference. Make it a point to be present.
9. Tithe payment confirmation: Another use case for Mass texting solutions churches can adopt is sending SMS confirmations after tithe have been paid and recorded.
Sender ID: CAC KAN
Message: [church name] acknowledges the receipt of your first fruit honored on [Date]. May God bless and reward you fully.
10. Pledge reminders: periodic reminders can be sent out to the congregation to fulfill donations they pledged at church.
Sender ID: AOG Zion
Message: Dear Beloved in Christ, Thank you for being a valuable supporter of our fundraiser to buy new sets of drums for the church. As a reminder, your pledge of {{amount}} can be paid at our welfare desk with Minister Emmanuel. God richly bless you.
Best practices for churches using Bulk sms services
1. Send SMS to members who have given their consent to receive SMS alerts from your church. Avoid Spamming.
2. Use one SMS to remind members of upcoming church programs.
3. Send one message after Sunday or Saturday service which summarizes the sermon or shares any relevant information with the members
4. Send one SMS a day before service to remind people to attend church service.
Use NALO SMS to Stay-in-touch with Church members
Ready to stay in touch with your church members? Choose NALO SMS. We have an easy-to-use SMS platform that suits all your church messaging needs.
Create a free SMS account and nature your congregation and keep them up-to-date with all your church communications.
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