How do I use SMS Messaging?

Text messages get read faster than anything else your church sends, which makes SMS the right channel for urgent or short notices. Sending from a church number rather than a staff member's personal phone keeps the conversation in one shared inbox, so replies do not get stranded with whoever happened to send the message. Use it for reminders, quick coordination with a team, and keyword sign-ups that let people opt in themselves.

Start at More > Admin Tools, then open SMS Messaging. The required permission may be needed before this tile appears.

Admin Tools

Steps

1. Tap More in the bottom navigation.
2. Tap Admin Tools under Administration.
3. Tap People & Engagement, then tap SMS Messaging. You can also enter SMS Messaging in Search Admin Tools.
4. Choose the inbox, group text, or keyword area you need.
5. Select recipients, write the message, review it, then send.

If the tile or an action is missing, ask a network administrator to review your permissions.