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Case Study: Toby Thomack, First Reformed Church
By Jason Alexis | April 19, 2022
How many data silos does your ministry maintain? In an interview with Anne, part of the PastorsLine Care Team, Toby Thomack (Youth and Worship Pastor at First Reformed Church in Oostburg, Wisconsin) shared how PastorsLine helped them achieve their primary goal: reducing 3 data silos to 1—and had some unexpected benefits as well (like a…
Pay a bit more for better hospitality? Crosspointe Alliance Church thinks it is worth it.
By Jason Alexis | April 10, 2022
How “extreme” is your church hospitality? Before we get into what this is and how to achieve it, let’s chat a minute about hospitality itself. Why does hospitality matter? To get some perspective, think about services you use such as car mechanic, supermarket, dentist, coffee shop, etc. Why do you keep going back time and…
Case Study: Melissa Seal, Fellowship Baptist Church
By Jason Alexis | March 25, 2022
Your church is probably ignoring texts from guests and members! How? From Landlines! We don’t think so. Surely, no one is texting our landlines. Are you absolutely sure? Here’s a fact: 150 million texts are sent to landlines every single day! And your landline is probably one of them! So, it’s not a question of…
Case Study: Eric Camarillo, SALT
By Jason Alexis | March 4, 2022
What if… Your organization started as one thing…and then changed to something completely different. When you began, you were using PastorsLine for your bulk texting needs. As your needs changed, could PastorsLine change with you? In this ministry case study, you will be able to get a glimpse into the wonderful work that Eric and…
7 Ways to Boost Attendance at Church Holiday Events with Texting
By Jason Alexis | December 7, 2021
It’s the holidays again and that time of the year when many churches have special programs for members to refresh and bond. Perhaps you have one, too and have been wondering how to reach your members about it. We recommend texting. One of the reasons texting is so important is that most text messages get…
Bulk Texting for Churches: It’s ok to wait until your church is ready
By Jason Alexis | August 24, 2021
Sometimes, we are just not ready to get on board. Everyone tells us that we should. We might even agree. And yet, there is that feeling in our gut that says: “Not at the moment.” We want you to honor that gut feeling. Doing things when we are truly ready means we will do them…
Case Study: Stacey Sampson, The Father’s House Church
By Jason Alexis | August 14, 2021
When the kids in the Kids Ministry need mom and dad, whose mobile phone do you use to send the text? The problem, of course, is not the lack of phones—almost everyone’s got one. The issue is the number. When mom or dad gets a text about their child from a number they don’t recognize,…
Church 1 on 1 calling in a bulk texting app? Yes, please!
By Jason Alexis | June 21, 2021
Why would a church-centric, bulk texting platform, such as PastorsLine, add a 1 on 1 calling feature to its mobile app? One reason is the personal touch. There are plenty of times when a phone call is the best type of communication. This is especially true for churches. Yet, this is just the tip of…
Case Study: Jacob Serns, Church Planter
By Anne Heath | June 1, 2021
We’d like to introduce Pastor Jacob Serns. You may have run into him on his YouTube channel. If not, it’s worth checking out. Jacob describes himself as a church planter. He loves the concept of going into a new community or area and starting work there. At the moment, Jacob has two churches in Texas:…
QR codes and Churches: Now and Beyond
By Jason Alexis | May 25, 2021
Spring 2021. In the US, things are moving towards being able to get back together face-to-face. People are starting to meet in larger groups. However, the CDC still recommends masks, social distancing, and a more touchless environment. QR codes can help with that. What are QR codes? A quick response (QR) code is a 2-dimensional…