Why is Cloud Based Text Messaging helpful for churches?

Is your church using cloud based text messaging? If you are, then you know the communication advantages you are gaining. If not, read further to find out 3 top reasons a cloud based messaging app can help grow your church.

Cloud based text messaging moves with your church members.

Your congregation is on the move with their mobile phones. A cloud based messaging app moves with them, so you can be in touch wherever there is connectivity. There is no need to set up a specific communication location.

Text messaging based in the cloud is scalable.

Texting is one of the recommended tools to grow your ministry. When your texting platform is located in the cloud, it can keep step with your texting needs.


Another aspect of scalability is integration. Messaging apps which are cloud based tend to integrate with programs you are already using, such as your ChMS. As a result, you can build integrations with other vendors and create an effective digital strategy for your church.

Locating text messages in the cloud increases overall security.

Unfortunately, hacking and hackers are part of the online community. Basing your texting on an app in the cloud protects your communication, keeping your data more secure. In the rare case that hacking does occur, archives restore your data quickly.

Couldn’t you just do this via your phone texting app?

Not if you want the important advantages above. Not if you are looking for a fully integrated church digital strategy, one in which most of your systems (if not all) are “speaking” to each other.

Some solutions via a Cloud based messaging app

Ministries have specific issues which need specific solutions. Using a church-focused, text messaging platform located in the cloud such as PastorsLine gives you solutions to your church-specific needs.

Text messages of comfort and uplifting

Continue to support your church members even when you can’t meet physically; for example, in times of national crisis such as hurricanes or the current COVID-19 situation.


Minister to them during happier times such as Christmas and Easter with special text-based campaigns.

Links to online learning

Even when our congregation attends church, we want to continue to provide them opportunities for next steps towards Jesus. Send texts with links to further study: videos, documents, online activities, etc.

Automate and organize

A messaging app based in the cloud allows you to create evergreen, “one and done” texting campaigns. Create them when you have time, and set them to run automatically for when you don’t.


One great example is VBS. Organize your messages and reminders now. Set them to be sent according to your church’s timetable. Then, when you are in the middle of last minute preparations, they run effectively on their own.

Feedback with constructive criticism

Check how your church is doing by polling your membership. Are you meeting their needs—both daily life and spiritual? Could you do better? Staying in touch with your church members keeps them in church...and increases the chances of their spreading the word about your ministry to their families and friends.

Sounds like you should find out more, right?

Read more about cloud based text messaging by clicking here.