Friday, July 31, 2009

8 Ways a Church Can Use a Broadcast Communications System

Churches and other faith-based organizations are always full of activity. From services on Sunday to meetings and Bible studies throughout the week to responding to community needs and emergency situations, many people rely on church organizations to be available for support and inspiration.

That's why churches are great candidates for a broadcast communications system! Implementing a service like Alerts Made Easy can help church leaders keep their members informed about meetings, events, community needs, and emergency requests. The communication reaches everyone it needs to, and the transmission is fast and easy. In a matter of minutes, recipients will be reading or hearing messages and jumping to action.

Here are 8 ways a church might use a service like Alerts Made Easy:
  1. Send daily/weekly inspirational messages or Bible verses to members.
  2. Remind members of weekly Bible study or prayer groups.
  3. Request prayers for a particular member or family facing a challenging situation.
  4. Request donations for a food pantry or clothing drive.
  5. Remind youth of confirmation classes or youth group gatherings.
  6. Inform parents of special Sunday School events.
  7. Recruit volunteers to help care for people in an emergency situation, such as a fire or natural disaster.
  8. Send notes to specific members to remind them of council or elder meetings.
And because Alerts Made Easy can easily integrate with Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, and other social networking sites, churches have a greater ability to stay in touch with youth and younger members of the congregation or church family.

Tell us how you use Alerts Made Easy and send us your success stories. We might use your ideas on our next blog!

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