Implementing an effective system for prayer requests can significantly enhance the spiritual support your church offers. Text In Church's "Prayer Request Playbook™ - Reach" Automated Workflow provides a structured and efficient way to help your community feel known and noticed. This article will guide you through setting up this system, ensuring your church can easily ensure your community feels heard.
Step 1: Creating a Prayer Request Group
First, create a dedicated group in Text In Church to encourage your community. This group will also follow up using the Workflow to make your community feel noticed.
Click "Groups"
Click "Add New" in the top right
Click "Create New Group"
Give the Group a Title
Optionally add a Description and Assign Users as needed
Click "Next Step"
Click "Close"
Step 2: Setting Up a Keyword
For added convenience, consider setting up a keyword that people can text to join the group. This feature makes it easy for your congregation to join the group anytime, anywhere.
Toggle on the "Activate Group Keyword"
Type the 3-9 character keyword you want to use for this group into the "Group Keyword" box.
Select which of your TIC Phone Numbers your people should send this keyword to
Toggle on the "Send Keyword Automated Reply Message"
In the text box, compose a brief reply thanking people for joining the group.
Click "Save"
Step 3: Importing and Connecting the Automated Workflow
Import the "Prayer Request Playbook™ - Collect" Automated Workflow and connect it to your prayer request group. This workflow will automate the process of collecting prayer requests and make your community feel known.
Click "Connect" from the left menu
Select "Workflows"
Click "Add New" and select "Create from Template." then choose "Next"
Locate the "Prayer Request Playbook™ - Reach" Template, then choose "Select"
Ensure the steps are selected, then choose "Next" to import these steps
Customize the messages by filling out the variable form to add your Church Name, email, and Sender Name
Set the Trigger to be the group you created in Step 1
Step 4: Activating the Workflow
Ensure that all steps in the workflow are activated and that the workflow itself is set to active.
Click the Red dot by any paused steps to activate them (active steps have a green indicator)
By following these steps, your church can effectively manage prayer requests, ensuring that each request is treated with the care and attention it deserves. This system not only streamlines the process of collecting and managing prayer requests but also reinforces the supportive community within your church. Remember, the power of prayer is immense, and by organizing how your church collects and prays for these requests, you are strengthening your ministry's impact.
