75 Groups Your Church Should Be Texting (But Probably Isn’t)

Staying connected with your church family is essential for cultivating a caring, informed, and engaged community. While texting is a powerful tool, many churches primarily communicate with just a few groups—often volunteers or parents—leaving out a wide range of other vital ministries, teams, and subgroups. By expanding your messaging reach, you can ensure every member feels seen, valued, and supported, fostering a culture of inclusivity within your church.

This guide presents creative ideas to segment your audiences, empowering you to reach your people in more purposeful and personal ways. By embracing some of these new approaches, you’ll ensure each individual or team receives relevant messages, increasing both engagement and community involvement.

75 Surprising Church Groups You Can Connect with by Text

Each group listed below plays an integral role in the mission and daily life of your church. Custom messages to these audiences not only communicate vital information but also demonstrate your appreciation and support. Use this resource as inspiration to reach every person God has entrusted to your care.

1. Small Group Leaders

  • Share leadership tips and resources.

  • Schedule regular leader check-ins.

  • Provide study tools or curriculum updates.

2. Outreach Teams

  • Send project and event updates.

  • Request prayer support for specific initiatives.

  • Recruit volunteers for new outreach opportunities.

3. Church Leadership (Staff, Elders, Deacons)

  • Remind about meetings and changes.

  • Offer spiritual encouragement or devotionals.

  • Share actionable follow-ups from meetings.

4. Prayer Teams

  • Distribute urgent prayer requests.

  • Report answers to prayer and praise updates.

  • Remind about upcoming prayer gatherings.

5. Sunday School Teachers

  • Notify of lesson plan changes.

  • Express appreciation and encouragement.

  • Share class-specific updates or resources.

6. Caregivers

  • Check in and offer encouragement.

  • Remind about senior events or support groups.

  • Gather prayer needs from caregivers.

7. Worship/Music Teams

  • Send rehearsal and schedule reminders.

  • Provide set-lists and new song updates.

  • Thank them for their service in worship.

8. Maintenance/Facilities Teams

  • Schedule workday or project notifications.

  • Request supplies or volunteer help.

  • Recognize behind-the-scenes contributions.

9. Tech/AV Teams

  • Send equipment or software update reminders.

  • Communicate service schedules.

  • Express appreciation for smooth operations.

10. General Volunteers

  • Share reminders about volunteer times.

  • Request extra help for events.

  • Offer thanks for faithful service.

11. Hospitality/Welcome Teams

  • Remind of Sunday and midweek duties.

  • Share training tips for guest interactions.

  • Send motivating Scriptures.

12. Nursery Workers

  • Schedule shift and training reminders.

  • Show appreciation for their dedication.

  • Share updates on best childcare practices.

13. Missions Committees

  • Provide updates on projects and missions.

  • Request volunteer support for events.

  • Share specific prayer needs for missionaries.

14. Communion Teams

  • Notify about upcoming services and prep steps.

  • Send spiritual reflections tied to their ministry.

15. Church Clean-Up Crews

  • Remind about cleaning days or service duties.

  • Express gratitude and coordinate supplies or help.

16. Youth Leaders

  • Share training dates and helpful resources.

  • Offer spiritual encouragement just for youth ministry.

17. Worship Service Support (Sound, Video, Lighting)

  • Assign and remind shifts.

  • Update on technical procedures.

  • Show appreciation for their pivotal role.

18. VBS (Vacation Bible School) Volunteers

  • Organize planning meeting reminders.

  • Thank volunteers and offer activity management tips.

19. Seasonal Event Teams (Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day)

  • Communicate rehearsal and setup schedules.

  • Request last-minute supplies.

  • Share devotions related to each season or event.

20. Hospital Visitation Teams

  • Schedule visit reminders.

  • Share prayer requests for those being visited.

  • Recognize the impact of their ministry.

21. Financial/Stewardship Committees

  • Remind about financial meetings.

  • Share resource articles and budget updates.

22. Building Project Teams

  • Notify about progress or need for volunteers.

  • Show gratitude for their ongoing efforts.

23. Crisis Response Teams

  • Provide urgent action alerts.

  • Request and share prayers during crises.

  • Offer updates post-response.

24. Missionaries

  • Send prayer support and encouragement.

  • Share new training materials and news from home.

25. Food Pantry Teams

  • Request donations and volunteers.

  • Schedule shift reminders.

  • Acknowledge their service to the community.

26. Choir Members

  • Schedule rehearsal and performance reminders.

  • Share new music and thank them for leading worship.

27. Funeral Ministry Teams

  • Notify of upcoming services and preparation needs.

  • Offer prayers and support for involved families.

28. Guest Follow-Up Teams

  • Alert when new visitors need outreach.

  • Remind about follow-up tasks and share spiritual encouragement.

29. Sunday School Teachers by Age Group

  • Share curriculum changes and attendance checks.

  • Offer encouragement and prayers for their students.

30. Home Group Leaders

  • Send discussion starters and study resources.

  • Provide leadership support texts.

  • Remind about leader meetings or trainings.

31. Greeters

  • Assign shifts and send updates on procedures.

  • Recognize the value of their welcoming ministry.

32. Parking Lot Teams

  • Notify about upcoming shifts and special event needs.

  • Show appreciation for managing church entry.

33. Meal Train Volunteers

  • Send meal assignment reminders and announce new opportunities.

  • Thank them for supporting families in need.

34. Greeters for Holiday Services

  • Remind about extra services.

  • Share special training and appreciation.

35. Elderly Care Ministries

  • Coordinate home visits and calls.

  • Encourage care team members.

  • Update on those receiving care.

36. First Responder Outreach

  • Extend event invitations and appreciation.

  • Share Scriptures and prayer opportunities.

37. Youth Groups

  • Share event reminders, inspiration, and engagement texts like polls or devotionals.

38. Small Group Members

  • Remind about meeting times and locations.

  • Share discussion topics and spiritual encouragement.

39. Parents

  • Send event notifications and parenting tips.

  • Communicate safety alerts and emergency messages.

40. First-Time Guests

  • Offer a warm welcome, invite to events, and provide follow-up support.

41. New Members

  • Welcome texts with next steps.

  • Invite to newcomer classes or service opportunities.

42. Event Attendees

  • Share event logistics, follow-ups, and future invitations.

43. Men’s Ministry

  • Notify about men’s events and Bible studies.

  • Provide spiritual encouragement and accountability check-ins.

44. Women’s Ministry

  • Send reminders about events, devotionals, and prayer opportunities.

45. Local Community Outreach

  • Announce service events and outreach updates.

  • Engage with reminders and invitations.

46. Children’s Ministry

  • Share event and curriculum updates with parents.

  • Communicate safety procedures promptly.

47. Junior High Students

  • Remind about special events and share devotionals or fun challenges.

48. High School Students

  • Invite to Bible studies and mission trips.

  • Encourage with Scriptures and life advice.

49. College Ministries

  • Share event invites, offer support, and coordinate mentorship opportunities.

50. Regular Attenders (Not Yet Members)

  • Invite to membership and community engagement.

  • Collect personalized prayer requests.

51. Parents of Newborns

  • Offer faith-based parenting resources and support.

  • Remind about dedications and classes.

52. Parents of Preschoolers

  • Remind about classes, share tips, and offer prayer support.

53. Baptism Candidates

  • Schedule class reminders, offer preparation tips, and send encouragement.

54. Worship Service Attendees

  • Schedule service reminders, follow-up messages, and request sermon feedback.

55. Grief Support Groups

  • Send meeting reminders, encouragement, and resource articles on processing grief.

56. Addiction Recovery Groups

  • Remind about meetings and send uplifting, supportive content and resources.

57. Single Parents

  • Invite to groups and share encouragement and practical resources.

58. Marriage Ministry

  • Send event reminders, marriage strengthening tips, and follow-ups for engaged couples.

59. Newlyweds

  • Invite to relevant classes or events, and share encouragement for their new journey.

60. Homebound Members

  • Regularly check in, share streaming links, and provide spiritual encouragement.

61. Community Partners (Charities, Schools)

  • Share joint project updates and event invitations.

  • Request help or donations as needed.

62. Prayer Chains

  • Share real-time and monthly prayer needs as well as updates on answered prayers.

63. Retreat Attendees

  • Send details for travel, packing, and follow-ups post-retreat.

64. Seasonal Event Participants (Nativity, Easter Pageant)

  • Share rehearsals, schedule reminders, and appreciation texts.

65. Veterans Groups

  • Notify about meetings and special events.

  • Offer encouragement and prayer support.

66. Widows and Widowers

  • Send reminders for gatherings and offer invitations to social events paired with supportive Scriptures.

67. Military Families

  • Communicate support requests, group meetings, and encouragement for unique needs.

68. Counseling Ministries

  • Send session reminders, check-ins, and resource articles.

69. Altar Call Follow-Up Teams

  • Alert about new believers, follow up for connection, and share prayer texts.

70. Singles Ministry

  • Share event invites, devotionals, and prayer needs.

71. Young Adult Ministry

  • Remind of events, share devotionals and fellowship opportunities.

72. Divorce Recovery Groups

  • Send meeting reminders, encouragement, and resources for healing.

73. Marriage Counseling Follow-Up

  • Schedule session reminders, share marriage-building materials, and follow up with encouragement.

74. New Member Class Attendees

  • Remind about upcoming class dates, answer questions, and invite to connect.

75. Foster Care/Adoption Support Groups

  • Schedule meeting reminders, share tailored encouragement, and request prayers for families in need.

Maximize Your Church’s Impact with Personalized Messaging

Expanding your group messaging allows your ministry to build deeper connections and strengthen relationships across every area. Whether you’re coordinating with parking volunteers or supporting young families, every message you send can make a difference. Use this expanded list to discover new opportunities for communication—and watch as your church community becomes more connected, engaged, and supported.