Send a text message to members

Do this when you need to reach members quickly on their phones.

Who can do this: Your role needs Edit access to Message Manager. A group leader can also text the groups they lead. You see New Text only if text messaging is turned on for your church.

1. Open Message Manager. On a computer, click Message Center in the menu, then Message Manager. On a phone, tap More, then Message Center, then Message Manager.
2. Click New Text. The Create New Text Message screen opens.
3. Click Recipient Members or Recipient Groups.
4. In the window that opens, check the names you want.
5. Click Save Selection.
6. Click in the box that says Type your text message here… and type your message.
7. Click Send.

You see “Message sent successfully.” The text shows in the Message Manager list with the type Text Message.

Good to know

• A text can have up to 320 characters. The counter under the box shows how many you used.
• The text starts with your church name, so members know who sent it.
• A text has no subject, no template and no attachments.
• You cannot send a text to a mailing list.
• The member list shows only current members who have a phone number. Members without a mobile number, or with texts turned off, do not get the text.
• You can also save a text as a draft or schedule it. See Save a message as a draft and Schedule a message for later.

If it does not work

• “At least one recipient (Member or Group) must be selected.”: Add a recipient.
• “Message is required”: Type a message.
• You do not see New Text: Text messaging is not turned on for your church, or your role cannot send texts. Ask your church admin.

Still stuck?

Email info@project-go.com. Tell us your church name and what you tried.