Understanding the Options for Church Texting with Caleb Miller Ep3.8

Tech In Church Podcast

In the world of church communications, technology has completely changed the game. Texting, in particular, is a standout tool, allowing direct engagement with congregations and communities.
Today's conversation with the Chief Experience Officer at Text In Church, Caleb Miller, sheds light on the dynamic options available for effective communication within church communities.
Our discussion delves deep into the intricate world of cell phone carriers and their profound impact on our ability to effectively communicate with our church community. Caleb takes us through the crucial process of verifying phone numbers, shedding light on its significance for both carriers and churches alike.
We also tackle the questions of using toll-free 800 numbers and short codes, and how they can affect the personalization of our messages.
For an in-depth exploration of these dynamic communication avenues and their impact on fostering stronger church connections, be sure to catch the entire episode!
Specifically, this episode highlights the following themes:

• The importance of verifying phone numbers to ensure message deliverability
• The pros and cons of toll-free 800 numbers and short codes for church texting
• Text In Church's notes pages and video pages features for long-form content and high-quality videos

Link from this episode:

• Know more about Caleb Miller: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebemiller

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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. About Caleb Miller (00:00:57)

3. Registering for A2P 10DLC required for texting apps (00:02:40)

4. Spammers exploit free trials, carriers want registration (00:03:31)

5. Short codes make it easier to remember (00:09:40)

6. Personalization boosts deliverability; longer messages possible (00:12:26)

7. Short, sweet text message with clickable link (00:14:08)

8. Text In Church upcoming features (00:19:18)