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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

Church Community Builder

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).

Digital Connect Text Template

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.

CCB
1

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

2

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

3

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

Fixes, Features, and forecast

[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

Integration: Church Community Builder

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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***

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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..

Church Community Builder

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

Kosly-Joseph

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

Testimonials

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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.
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.
saw that you integrated with Church Community Builder, so when our need for a text system came up I looked into what you offer.
saw that you integrated with Church Community Builder, so when our need for a text system came up I looked into what you offer.
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.
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.
I think it has been working fine. So much less work for me, so I have time to do other things with PL.
I think it has been working fine. So much less work for me, so I have time to do other things with PL.
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 - you are listed as one of their preferred partners on their site.
Heard via CCB. Liked the free trial and integration with CCB.
Heard via CCB. Liked the free trial and integration with CCB.
An internet search and review on
An internet search and review on "Capterra" lead me to Pastorsline. I phoned CCB and asked them about your company.
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.
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.
I was looking for a bulk text solution that integrated with CCB. We can opt out any time and the pricing options were perfect.
I was looking for a bulk text solution that integrated with CCB. We can opt out any time and the pricing options were perfect.
Finds CCB twexting feature to be limited.
Finds CCB twexting feature to be limited.
integrated with ccb
needed a versatile texting solution with an easy to remember phone number that wasn’t pre-assigned and unchangeable by my ChMS
ccb integration
needed a lower barrier to entry for people to fill out guest info while we aren't using paper connect cards.
Integration: Church Community Builder
Found via CCB webinar email. Likes: church-based; feel valued & important; quick and personal assistance.
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!)
ccb integration
We ultimately signed up because Pastors Line had the best features. We liked the integrations with CCB and the short code/land line options.
ccb integration
I ultimately chose Pastors Line because it was easy to use our landline’s number and the CCB integrations was easy.
we went with PastorsLine because it integrated with CCB and the pricing was reasonable.
we went with PastorsLine because it integrated with CCB and the pricing was reasonable.
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.
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.
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.
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.
integrated with ccb
The positive comments from other CCB users were the main reason we decided to give PastorsLine a try.
Integration: Church Community Builder
Heard about PastorsLine via webinar. Game changer: fellow church recommendation.
ccb
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.
ccb matt pastorsline
Found on CCB’s API partners page. Game changer: only comparable system with CCB integration.
Likes: high response rate; easy to send msgs; CCB integration; helpful customer support.
Likes: high response rate; easy to send msgs; CCB integration; helpful customer support.
David Bout pastorsline
We heard of you through CCB’s partners website. We are looking for ways to engage our people through text messaging.
Likes: good response to texted survey link; high turnout to worship following texted reminders.
Likes: good response to texted survey link; high turnout to worship following texted reminders.
Switched from Text in Church. CCB user. Pricing better and loves integration
Switched from Text in Church. CCB user. Pricing better and loves integration
We signed up because the process was easy and your service was the only one fully integrated with CCB.
We signed up because the process was easy and your service was the only one fully integrated with CCB.
Integration: Church Community Builder
Found via CCB Preferred Partners Page. Needed bulk texting with CCB integration.
Regina Crothers pastorsline
I heard Pastorsline from a CCB (Community Church Builder) representative. ...we know we will be moving forward with plan that works for us.
ccb-integration
Pastorsline was recommended on the CCB user group as being the best integration with CCB.
Decided that the overall value your product brings out weighed losing the benefits of using short codes over long codes.
Decided that the overall value your product brings out weighed losing the benefits of using short codes over long codes.
Jeff Rakes CCB PastorsLine alternative TextinChurch
Jeff Rakes CCB PastorsLine alternative TextinChurch
I signed up because the pricing was so much better than what we had been using
Integration: Church Community Builder
Found PastorsLine via CCB. Liked the PL-CCB integration.
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 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.
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.
I was looking for a system that could easily integrate with CCB.
I was looking for a system that could easily integrate with CCB.
Integration: Church Community Builder
Found via CCB partnership webinar.
Alternative to Twexting. Love the free trial. CCB Texting / SMS
Alternative to Twexting. Love the free trial. CCB Texting / SMS
Found via CCB. Chosen by demo via webinar; CCB integration; ‘sign now’ bonus credits.
Found via CCB. Chosen by demo via webinar; CCB integration; ‘sign now’ bonus credits.
Texting integrate with CCB and at a good price
Steven
Looked at CCB Twexting. Love the PastorsLine Integration
I have been waiting for years for a texting facility that worked with CCB and didn’t require knowing each recipient’s phone carrier.
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.
Integration: Church Community Builder
Found PastorsLine on the CCB Village site. Liked the free trial (no auto CC charging).
Read some good reviews within a CCB administrator chat group and the price was very reasonable.
Read some good reviews within a CCB administrator chat group and the price was very reasonable.
We signed up because there was a free trial, flexibility, cost, church based, and PastorsLine integrates with CCB.
We signed up because there was a free trial, flexibility, cost, church based, and PastorsLine integrates with CCB.
We signed up because the pricing was reasonable and it also connects with our ccb program.
Jason
ntegration: Church Community Builder
Found via CCB integration. Curious to see in action + easy texting for Youth Ministry.
Liked the simple guest connection card so names and contact info don’t fall through the cracks.
Liked the simple guest connection card so names and contact info don’t fall through the cracks.
Integration: Church Community Builder
Fellow church demoed PL texting. Looked like perfect solution + bonus: CCB integration.
Integration: Church Community Builder
Found via Facebook group. Liked free trial; bulk texting integration with CCB; pricing; analytics and campaigns.
we were looking for something that would replace an antiquated “PhoneTree” system and something that would integrate with Planning Center.

Fall in Love with text again for free

 

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PastorsLine differs from other bulk texting (and calling) solutions because we focus on church our church growth. Our interface is very intuitive, and our solution can be used from any device. Bonus 1: For a more personal feel, you also get to choose your own local number(s) that can match your church’s zip code.  Bonus 2: Instead of our usual allowance of 500 credits / free trial, we are now offering 1500 credits, so that you can more fully explore how PastorsLine bulk texting can increase the effectiveness of your ministry's communiation.

FREE 30-day Trial

Use invite code: CCBPL to unlock your free local number.

See our Demo

Want to see how it works? Check out the demo.

*Church Community Builder is a registered trademark of Church Community Builder, Inc. All Church Community Builder products and services that we mention are property of Church Community Builder, Inc. We are a preferred partner but are not affiliated in any other way with Church Community Builder, Inc.

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If you sign up today, we will give you a bonus 1500 credits and 30 days to try it out. The invite code is CCBPL. So act now. No CC required. No obligation to purchase. We will NOT automatically bill you if you are using our FREE trial. Try it, risk-free.

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