| Churches are now trying to move in another direction | | | | text messages as invasive or too high tech. Even the |
| to add younger church goers to their flocks. | | | | older members of the congregation will soon |
| Churches are now sending out SMS text messages | | | | understand that SMS text messages could change |
| to get information out and to ask their congregation | | | | the face of the church experience forever. The |
| questions via text messaging. While some churches | | | | possibilities can be endless by using SMS text |
| have never latched on to the computer age and | | | | messages for everything from daily devotionals, to |
| never contemplated sending emails, some churches | | | | activity updates, to ad hoc giveaways to keep the |
| have already advanced past the email stage using | | | | congregation involved. |
| text messages for churches. | | | | Another positive aspect of text messaging for |
| Text messaging for churches is a new way to stay | | | | churches is the process of collections for church |
| in touch with the congregation that is immediate and | | | | programs or charities. Text messages can be sent |
| effective. A pastor can prepare his sermon by | | | | out reminding the congregation of a specific charity |
| sending out a question to his congregation via text | | | | or possibly reminders to bring clothes for Goodwill or |
| and uses their responses in his sermon. It is a way | | | | Toys for Tots. SMS text messages are personal, so |
| to keep the congregation involved in church, while at | | | | it is a great way for churches to engage their |
| the same time keeping them engaged listening for a | | | | parishioners at a higher level. |
| response they may have given. It is a great way | | | | The most apparent group that can be moved to |
| to get the pastor and the congregation on the same | | | | become more involved in the church is the young |
| page. | | | | church goers. As the church utilizes sending and |
| Mobile marketing companies are utilizing text message | | | | receiving information via SMS text messaging it will |
| marketing all the time so why can't churches get | | | | teach the youngest members not only more about |
| their share of pie? Churches can use the text | | | | the church but it will create a feeling of community. |
| message to increase attendance on Sunday or just | | | | This method of communication is second nature to |
| ask their congregation what they would like to see | | | | today's youth, so it will make it easier for them to |
| that would improve their experience in church. | | | | connect with and discuss things with the older church |
| Older members of the congregation may see SMS | | | | members. |