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ChurchTrac's Automated Messaging Service
 

What if you could press a button and deliver a voice message to every person in your church? What if you could click your mouse and remind your team about Tuesday's meeting? Now you can...with ChurchTrac's Automated Messaging Service!

Our new Automated Messaging Service will call or send a text message to everyone on your list. Unlike a traditional phone tree, ChurchTrac uses VOIP technology to call every number on your list and deliver your message in just minutes!
 

How does it work?

It's easy! Filter the People Screen to show the names or families you want to send a message to. Click on Output Options, select the Automated Messaging Service option, then type or record your message. When you click Send, ChurchTrac will dial each number and deliver your message. (Or you can also send a mass text message to everyone's cell phone). You can deliver a phone message to every family in your church in about two minutes!

ChurchTrac makes getting the word out easier than ever! Use ChurchTrac’s Automated Messaging Service for:

  • Prayer requests
  • Schedule changes
  • Volunteer requests
  • Time change reminders
  • Choir rehearsals
  • Special events
  • Event reminders
  • And much more!

When all the messages have been delivered, you can view a report showing the number of calls that were made, how many people answered, how many messages were left, and how many were undeliverable.
 

How much does it cost?

ChurchTrac uses credits to determine how many messages you can send. Each credit allows you to send a voice message to one phone number, or a text message to two cell phones. Credits start at 10 cents each. The more credits you purchase at a time, the bigger the discount:

  • Buy 100 credits for $15 (that's just 15 cents per credit)
  • Buy 250 credits for $35 (that's just 14 cents per credit)
  • Buy 500 credits for $60 (that's just 12 cents per credit)
  • Buy 1000 credits for $100 (that's just 10 cents per credit)

So for as little as 10 dollars you can deliver an important message to 100 families--in less than two minutes!

Note: Text messages are limited to about 100 characters. You can send up to two text messages per credit. Voice call messages over 30 seconds long will require additional credits. ChurchTrac will let you know how long a message is and how many credits will be required before sending.
 

Would you like to try it for free?

Fill out the form below, and we'll send you 5 free voice credits to try it out!

Your Name *  
Church Name *  
Church Phone Number (with area code) *  
IMPORTANT: Be sure to enter your church phone number here. This will be used as your AMS Account Number and your Caller ID.
 
Your E-mail *  
Make sure you can receive email from churchtrac.com and that it is not being blocked by a spam filter or your email provider
 
What version of ChurchTrac do you have? *  

           

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if the person doesn’t answer when my call is made? If someone is not available to answer, ChurchTrac will also deliver to an answering machine. If a phone line is busy or someone doesn’t have an answering machine we will attempt to deliver your message 3 additional times (5 minutes later, then 15 minutes later, and again 15 minutes later).

Can ChurchTrac deliver a message to any number? ChurchTrac messages must be delivered to a direct line. We cannot deliver messages to any phone system that requires the entering of an extension or that requires forwarding by a person.

Are there any hidden costs or expenses? There are no hardware or software costs, no long distance charges, no service or installation fees, and no phone lines required. The credits that you purchase are the only expense you will incur.

Can I send a text to anyone's cell phone? Before you can send an automated text message, your recipients will need to "opt-in" to receive text messages from you. Each cell phone will need to text your keyword to 292929 to opt in. After a person opts in, they will be able to receive messages that you send.

What mobile carriers can receive Text/SMS messages? The following carriers are supported: Alltel, AT&T, Boost Mobile, Cellcom, Cincinnati Bell, Cellular One, Cellular South, Cricket, Metro PCS, Nextel, nTelos, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, US Cellular, Virgin Mobile, Bluegrass, Centennial Wireless, ECIT, EKN, Immix, Inland Cellular, Illinois Valley Cellular, Revol, West Central Wireless, General Communications, Bell Mobility, Fido Solutions, MTS Communications, Rogers Wireless, SaskTel, Telus Communications, Virgin Mobile Canada.

We live outside the continental United States. Can we use the Automated Messaging Service? ChurchTrac's AMS features will only work in the 48 continental U.S. States, plus Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Canada. You can't send voice or text messages to numbers outside of these regions.