About the author
Jason Alexis
Jason Alexis is the creator of PastorsLine and co-author of the RethinkMinistry book. His experience as a former engineer has informed his scientific, data-driven approach, as he creates digital strategies and tools for churches. Jason is also the communication director at his church and a stay-at-home dad who homeschools his two boys. He enjoys tennis meetups and weekend biking with his wife and kids.
PastorsLine / CCB Integrations: What’s Happening At the Moment
By Jason Alexis | June 26, 2017
We’re really enjoying how your feedback is leading to improvements and refinements. Thanks and keep those comments / requests coming! Here’s where we are at the moment… Duplicates handling It’s no secret that most CCB users probably have tons of duplicate data within their applications. And once you sync that data with ours…well, we’ve most…
#FFF – Fixes, Features, and Forecast – June 2017
By Jason Alexis | June 5, 2017
We think of PastorsLine as the “Facebook” of text messaging. Our aim is to help churches use technology to fulfill their ministry by connecting with people in an authentic social way. Let’s be honest. For most situations and for most people, texting is less stressful, less intrusive. You can read texts or not. You can…
April 2017 Features, Fixes and Forecast
By Jason Alexis | May 1, 2017
We have done a ton under the hood of PastorsLine. You will continue to notice improved performance when using the desktop or mobile app. Mobile App Talking about the mobile app, have you tried it yet? Whether or not you prefer using the desktop version, I would recommend installing and signing into the app. This…
Why cloud based text messaging solution trumps other applications like Skype, iMessenger, WhatsApp, etc…
By Jason Alexis | February 14, 2017
Using a cloud-based app allows you to extend the application and integrate with other tools that you are using.
3 Things the Top Churches are Doing Now
By Jason Alexis | February 14, 2017
Texting DOES work and IS effective, provided your church knows how to use it AND you have a text messaging system that has the elements you need. Many systems include modules so you can do the things you should be doing now.
Are you using texting in churches? Here are top 3 things you should already be doing
By Jason Alexis | February 14, 2017
If you are already using texting, then you are probably already doing these 3 things. If you are new to using texting, here are the top 3 activities most churches should be doing to get started. I. Sharing Sending emergency updates, news updates and newsletters: One of the main reasons for using SMS messaging is…
Text vs. Email vs. Push
By Jason Alexis | January 24, 2017
Many pastors, church leaders and ministers face the same problem: how to quickly communicate important information to your entire congregation. In the past, there were easy, straightforward solutions. You could send something in the mail, hand out a note at church, or call people. There was a time when writing a letter was the easiest…
So, texting in churches? Where are we now?
By Jason Alexis | January 24, 2017
You’ve most likely heard A LOT about including text messaging as part of a church communications plan. Some of what you’ve heard is in favor of including texting and some is against. It can seem a bit confusing. As a result of the confusion, You might not be using text because you mistakenly think it…
10 Tips for zooming into online church meetings (Part I)
By Jason Alexis | December 20, 2016
Part II: Why and how your church should use Zoom to live stream your church services, especially in emergencies Why do you hold church meetings? To transfer information? Consider texting or sending an email instead. To socialize? Nice, but team-building activities are more effective…and more fun. That leaves situations where you and your church team…
Church Data capture (FKA Autoresponder): chat bots that boost communication
By Jason Alexis | November 21, 2016
We share your communication challenges. Having been a church communicator, I’ve been there, trying to make contact, whether it’s a first-time chat with guests or sending relevant information to existing members. We have seen that the best communication strategy is to have a variety of options which can be suited to your audience. So, paper…