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December 11, 2023 21 mins

In the world of church communications, technology has completely changed the game. Texting, in particular, is a standout tool, allowing direct engagement with congregations and communities.

Today's conversation with the Chief Experience Officer at Text In Church, Caleb Miller, sheds light on the dynamic options available for effective communication within church communities.

Our discussion delves deep into the intricate world of cell phone carriers and their profound impact on our ability to effectively communicate with our church community. Caleb takes us through the crucial process of verifying phone numbers, shedding light on its significance for both carriers and churches alike.

We also tackle the questions of using toll-free 800 numbers and short codes, and how they can affect the personalization of our messages.

For an in-depth exploration of these dynamic communication avenues and their impact on fostering stronger church connections, be sure to catch the entire episode!

Specifically, this episode highlights the following themes:

  • The importance of verifying phone numbers to ensure message deliverability
  • The pros and cons of toll-free 800 numbers and short codes for church texting
  • Text In Church's notes pages and video pages features for long-form content and high-quality videos

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Most church leaders really struggle to maintain a healthy work-life balance because making ministry calls on the go means you can’t keep your personal cell phone. number private. Talk In Church is an easy-to-use phone system created for churches so you can make and take calls on the go and on your schedule without sharing your personal cell phone number ever again.

Text the word, PHONE, to 816-429-9396 to start your free 14-day trial of Talk in Church today to see just how easy it is.

The Tech In Church Podcast is a Text In Church team production. For more information about this podcast, go to https://podcast.textinchurch.com. For more information on Text in Church, visit https://textinchurch.com.


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