Church Community Builder Text Integration

Improve your church communications (and reduce your workload) by integrating your Church Community Builder and PastorsLine accounts.

Integrating PastorsLine and CCB gives your church improved communication and better relationships with your church members and first-time guests. Integration also reduces your workload.

Sync your CCB groups, process queues and saved searches into PastorsLine

You have already created contacts, groups, process queues and saved searches on CCB. You have already captured important data.

Why do it all over again? Just integrate with PastorsLine, and easily send group texts or voice broadcasts.

What’s the benefit to me? Glad you asked.

If you don’t have a PastorsLine account, you will get 1500 credits, a free local number and 30 days to give it a go. This free trial is a real account, and the number will be unique to you. This benefit is over $50 in value.

Ready to Go? Get 1500 Credits!

How to get this setup?

Replace Digital Connect Cards
with Digital Connect Texts

On CCB, data is captured via a form. On
PastorsLine, it is captured via text message—easier for you and your subscribers. So, capture the data on PastorsLine and send it back to CCB.

You can use the data capture (FKA autoresponder) feature to
instantly capture new data via text and push
that info into a CCB group immediately. E.g.
first and last names, emails, birthdays, phone
numbers (Digital Connect Texts).

Two-way Sync

As your church grows with PastorsLine, you will most likely be adding new subscribers and new groups. All this can be synced back to CCB, keeping both apps up-to-date.

You will be able to sync some or all of your CCB groups to PastorsLine.

You will be able to see all your
contacts in your contact list.

You can create a new CCB group
or sync to existing groups from
within the PastorsLine interface.

Save Time! Integrate your Process Queues

NEW! We have created a way for you to use our data capture feature (FKA autoresponder) to capture the data of your members and guests who text into your PastorsLine group, create a profile for them in CCB and put them into a CCB Process Queue. All this is done automatically just by them texting one keyword to your phone number!

Keep your CCB Process Queues up-to-date with our 3 sync options featuring 1-way and 2-way syncs. Click the button below for more info and setup.

Syncs and Setup

Easily Create an "Update directory" campaign

Keeping your staff and member personal data current is quite important...and it can be quite a headache, too. That’s why we recommend using a data capture campaign to do it for you. Once you ‘set it and forget it’, your people can update their personal information anytime and from anywhere.

Step-by-Step Setup

No more duplicates with Smart Syncing

Step-by-Step Setup

Works with our Automated Messages Campaign

Step-by-Step Setup

First Baptist Orlando Guest Follow-up Testimonial

[The CCB sync] worked like a charm! Very impressed—a huge answer to something we’ve been looking for. I was able to send a template with a field merge by scheduling it, and I’ve loved the interface on the webpage and from my phone with the app in being able to respond. This is an immediate asset to our church and will be a game changer once you have the sub user functionality.

Dr. Matthew Robinson

Connections Pastor, First Baptist Orlando

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Twext™ vs. CCBtext.com by PastorsLine?

Posted by: T*** ***** Mar 7, 2018

Good Morning from the Pacific Northwest!

We are wanting to use mass texting for a few of our groups at one of our campuses. What is the best way for us to request Mobile providers from people in our database?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you,

T***

What happens if the data capture (FKA autoresponder) campaign is turned on and also connected to a CCB group?

Basically, your PastorsLine data capture campaign is Step 1. If it is the first time this subscriber has responded to this campaign, we capture all the relevant data you have set up. If this subscriber is already in this campaign, we notify them and do nothing.

Step 2 is smart syncing with CCB to check for duplicates. If there are no duplicates, we will add this new subscriber/contact/profile as you have set up: to CCB, to a particular CCB group/process queue, etc. If there are duplicates, we will notify you so you can deal with it manually.

What do you need for this integration?

You can set up this integration as soon as both the PastorsLine and CCB apps are in place for your church AND you have created an API user on CCB and turned on the services. (It’s easy, and we show you how in the video below.)

Steps to Set up the Integration

Integrating is not scary... ...because PastorsLine takes excellent care of your data.

PastorsLine processes all data securely using our SSL certificate. We also follow all industry ‘best practices’ standards regarding handling and treating data. PastorsLine never deletes groups or contacts on your church’s CCB account.

In addition, you can always opt-out. Your church always retains full control of your data. At any time, you can roll back the PastorsLine app in order to easily disable the CCB integration.

The best news is that as your church grows, PastorsLine and CCB can continue to sync your new contacts and groups up to an unlimited number with virtually no restrictions.

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What our Church Community Builder (CCB) clients are saying..

Googling. Trying to find a solution that integrates with CCB. I've refused to add a separate system that requires someone to keep the information updated between the two. Stumbled onto this. Tried [TiC], but their inability to communicate to CCB was a deal breaker for me even though their product otherwise was good.

Joshua Long

Lead Pastor, Bakersfield First Assembly

Long time CCB user, and advocate of church management systems. Pastorsline is the next step in fluid and dynamic church communications. Technology that allows a leader to do more with less, is always welcomed in my book. Pastorsline breaks down barriers to communication and allows the Leader to communicate effectively.

Kosly Joseph

Pastor of Communication., Takoma Park SDA

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I wanted something that would talk easily with our database, CCB. I signed up because it seemed easy to use, and we were looking for a platform that we could reach out to people with.

I ultimately chose Pastors Line because it was easy to use our landline’s number and the CCB integrations was easy.

We signed up because the process was easy and your service was the only one fully integrated with CCB.

Found via Facebook group. Liked free trial; bulk texting integration with CCB; pricing; analytics and campaigns.

we went with PastorsLine because it integrated with CCB and the pricing was reasonable.

Likes: high response rate; easy to send msgs; CCB integration; helpful customer support.

I was looking for a system that integrated with our Church builder software. I had a friend in communications mention pastors line to me. So far it is great. I really think that it is going to help us to encourage our parents to be more intentional about their families spiritual growth.

Switched from Text in Church. CCB user. Pricing better and loves integration

We signed up because there was a free trial, flexibility, cost, church based, and PastorsLine integrates with CCB.

Jeff Rakes CCB PastorsLine alternative TextinChurch

Found on CCB’s API partners page. Game changer: only comparable system with CCB integration.

We heard about PastorsLine by referring preferred partners on Church Community Builder’s website. Sign up was easy and we are appreciative of the 30-day trial.

Texting integrate with CCB and at a good price

We signed up because the pricing was reasonable and it also connects with our ccb program.

We heard about PastorsLine on a list serv we’re part of for CCB users. We were looking for a way to integrate texting into our assimilation (new guest follow-up) process, and we valued that PL was one of the only ones we could find that had a sync with our existing database.

I think it has been working fine. So much less work for me, so I have time to do other things with PL.

Heard about PastorsLine via webinar. Game changer: fellow church recommendation.

Finds CCB twexting feature to be limited.

Found PastorsLine via CCB. Liked the PL-CCB integration.

We also liked the functionality and flexibility of what you offered. It was a huge selling point that PL integrates with CCB, as that would have been a big headache to rebuild and maintain a second whole database.

Found via CCB partnership webinar.

we were looking for something that would replace an antiquated “PhoneTree” system and something that would integrate with Planning Center.

Decided that the overall value your product brings out weighed losing the benefits of using short codes over long codes.

Found via CCB integration. Curious to see in action + easy texting for Youth Ministry.

I was looking for a system that could easily integrate with CCB.

saw that you integrated with Church Community Builder, so when our need for a text system came up I looked into what you offer.

An internet search and review on "Capterra" lead me to Pastorsline. I phoned CCB and asked them about your company.

Heard via CCB. Liked the free trial and integration with CCB.

I decided to do the trial when I found out that the product was much more than just group texting: data capture, follow up, process queue syncing with CCB, and call forwarding. (I haven’t had a chance to look, but going there’s phone tree support!)

Found PastorsLine on the CCB Village site. Liked the free trial (no auto CC charging).

I signed up because the pricing was so much better than what we had been using

We ultimately signed up because Pastors Line had the best features. We liked the integrations with CCB and the short code/land line options.

needed a versatile texting solution with an easy to remember phone number that wasn’t pre-assigned and unchangeable by my ChMS

Alternative to Twexting. Love the free trial. CCB Texting / SMS

Found via CCB webinar email. Likes: church-based; feel valued & important; quick and personal assistance.

Found via CCB Preferred Partners Page. Needed bulk texting with CCB integration.

I heard Pastorsline from a CCB (Community Church Builder) representative. ...we know we will be moving forward with plan that works for us.

The positive comments from other CCB users were the main reason we decided to give PastorsLine a try.

Liked the simple guest connection card so names and contact info don’t fall through the cracks.

There was a free trial and I wanted a way to text without prior permissions and that would not use my personal number and also be linked somehow to our church.

Fellow church demoed PL texting. Looked like perfect solution + bonus: CCB integration.

I was looking for a bulk text solution that integrated with CCB - you are listed as one of their preferred partners on their site.

I was looking for a bulk text solution that integrated with CCB. We can opt out any time and the pricing options were perfect.

We heard of you through CCB’s partners website. We are looking for ways to engage our people through text messaging.

PastorsLine was the most simple I’ve found that had a great price point. We plan to be moving to the paid version soon. Texting seems to be way easier than Clearstream, which we used before.

Read some good reviews within a CCB administrator chat group and the price was very reasonable.

I have been waiting for years for a texting facility that worked with CCB and didn’t require knowing each recipient’s phone carrier. After working through the overview videos and trying it out once, I was ready to sign up.

Likes: good response to texted survey link; high turnout to worship following texted reminders.

Found via CCB. Chosen by demo via webinar; CCB integration; ‘sign now’ bonus credits.

Pastorsline was recommended on the CCB user group as being the best integration with CCB.

Looked at CCB Twexting. Love the PastorsLine Integration

needed a lower barrier to entry for people to fill out guest info while we aren't using paper connect cards.

Issues with CCB's twext (not being received; requirement to have a carrier) <== this is the main reason we were unhappy with our current solution and what prompted us to look at other options.

You have no idea just how excited I am about this! https://t.co/IT7D8dD66S
— Brian Ferris (@CCBferris) May 2, 2017

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Real Clients

We hired [PastorsLine] to assist us in a new “Small Group” initiative we were launching at our church. The tools they provided us with helped us monitor and take action on hundreds of responses. Our workflow was cut in half and our ability to track, monitor and follow through with the data gathered more than doubled.

Chris Elliott

Associate Pastor, New Believers

“Our land line [SMS-enabled by PastorsLine] is more familiar to our congregation. When we texted from the other number, some would inquire about who was sending the text as the number was unfamiliar, and we did not use it frequently, so by the time we sent another text, some had forgotten the number.”

Myrna and Peter Rohdin

New Life Fellowship Church, Elmhurst, NY

[PastorsLine is] a huge answer to something we’ve been looking for. I was able to send a template with a field merge by scheduling it...

Dr. Matthew Robinson

Pastor

Baptism Worship Service Reminders - bulk texting—we were blown away by the number of people who showed up.

Cara Saliby

Director of Admin

PastorsLine has totally changed not only my workflow, but it's taken our "personal" factor up 10x! Just with our welcome process, we have gone from a 40% READ rate to a 40% CONVERSATION rate. That's just crazy!
So thanks 🙂

Tommy Carreras

Group Director

For us [a PastorsLine text-enabled church landline] has been huge for people to be able to text the number they already knew for our church. It means they don’t have to remember two different numbers when they are looking to try and get in touch with us. Most people don’t even realize its mostly an automated process.

Tyler Boles

Connections Pastor, The Exchange

When we finished our evangelistic event in Houston, 70% of those who were baptized, communicated with me through PastorsLine...it had a big influence.

Wyatt Allen

Evangelist, End Time Hope

Thus far it’s worked perfectly!! When we wanna send out a text message we use the church office #.

When somebody calls this #, it just takes them to our office phone where a front desk agent can answer. This is perfect! Far better than our individual cell phones ringing when somebody calls our PastorsLine number. It’s only been a week but it’s working great!

Josiah Elias

Young Adults Pastor, Faith Chapel

I honestly never realized how many people must have been trying to text our landline all along! We never advertised our landline as a number you could text, but we have gotten multiple members of our congregation and even guests from some of our events to send us texts saying, ‘Thank you for this and that’, and it has been really great to see!

Heather Bredeman

Joy Christian, Center,
St. Cloud, MN

The personal and almost immediate assistance at [PastorsLine] is so great! We feel valued and important! We love that it is church-based!!! … Jason and the team at [PastorsLine] are always ready to help, make things better, and they also welcome feedback.

Richie Halversen

Pastor @ College Drive Church

By using the same phone number for texting and calling you get people to remember your phone number. When it comes the time that are ready to reach out to us they know the phone number.

Abraham Schwartz

At first, the landline feature seemed like it would overload the church secretary since everyone would have the church phone number saved in their phones. This has not happened! People are simply interacting with our events better than ever before! We love the landline feature.

Sterling Willborn

Associate Pastor, Journey Church

It’s honestly the best feature that we have utilized. Being able to give one phone number for voice and text simplified our process.

J.W. Dunbar

Pastor Gateway Church, Ashland, KY

...the guest connection card...We had a great response -- people whose names and contact info we might not have captured otherwise. Our autoresponder directs them to our Welcome Center...where we have a gift...with their name on it.

Kristen Waddle

Church Communications

Sending and receiving texts from our landline number is the #1 feature that ensures visitors and members can engage with us on the most relevant means of communication there is right now. Having one number to advertise, simplifies all graphics, ads, announcements, etc. for us, as well as for those we're trying to reach. I use PastorsLine EVERY DAY. It's changing the way we engage with our members - it's both easier and more effective.

Tara Freeman

PastorsLine has been a fantastic tool which has enhanced communication with out church family. As with any tool, the secret is in learning how to use it effectively. I have been most excited when I see my church members telling their very own unchurched friends to text “PRAY” to our pastorsline number and have them join our prayer sessions.

Paolo Esposito

Pastors, RGF Church

I belong to a Church Communications group on Facebook, and you were highly recommended. We signed up with you over others because we are a multi-generational church and you have an ability to reach people on landlines.

Daniel Chambers