Reliable Church Communication That Reaches Everyone
Send bulk SMS to members and groups, so your message lands even when a member is not in the WhatsApp group.
Many African churches run on WhatsApp groups, and they are wonderful for quick chat. The trouble is that not every member is in the group, phones change, and important notices scroll away unread. Churchy adds a channel that reaches every member on your list.
Churchy sends bulk SMS to members and groups through Hellio Messaging. Reminders, follow-ups, and first-timer care go straight to the phone as a text message, so nobody is left out because they missed a WhatsApp post.
Why churches add SMS to their communication
Reaches every member
SMS lands on any phone, including members who are not in a WhatsApp group or do not use the app.
Message groups fast
Send to the whole church or a specific group, such as new members, workers, or a department.
Better first-timer care
Follow up with visitors by text soon after their visit, so first-timers feel seen and welcomed.
Tied to your members
Messages draw from your member list, so contacts stay current and no one is messaged twice.
A complement to your WhatsApp groups
Churchy does not replace your WhatsApp groups, it backs them up. WhatsApp is great for conversation, but SMS is the reliable way to make sure a reminder or an urgent notice reaches every member, including those who never joined the group. Used together, your church keeps the chat and gains dependable delivery.
Reminders and follow-up without the manual work
Because messaging is built into Churchy, you send from the same place you keep your members. Pick a group, write your reminder or follow-up, and Churchy delivers it as bulk SMS through Hellio Messaging. There is no exporting numbers or copying contacts into another tool.
Frequently asked questions
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Does Churchy send messages through WhatsApp?
Churchy's built-in messaging channel is bulk SMS, not native WhatsApp. It reaches every member on their phone, including those not in a WhatsApp group.
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How does Churchy send bulk SMS?
Churchy sends bulk SMS to members and groups through Hellio Messaging, for reminders, follow-ups, and first-timer care.
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Can we message a specific group?
Yes. You can send to the whole church or to a chosen group, such as new members, workers, or a department.
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Why use SMS if we already have WhatsApp groups?
SMS reaches members who are not in the group and makes sure important notices are delivered, complementing your existing WhatsApp chat.
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