Group Communication
Every ministry gets its own space — and it actually gets used
Group texts get noisy. Email threads get buried. ChurchNET gives every Bible class, ministry team, and small group a dedicated messaging space with admin controls, events, polls, and media sharing — all inside the app your members already use.
Why church communication falls apart
The problem isn't your people — it's the group text.
Group texts spiral out of control
47 unread messages about the potluck, half off-topic. Members mute the thread and miss what matters.
Leaders can’t control who sees what
No admin tools means anyone can post anything, and removing someone from a group text is awkward at best.
Important messages get buried
Events, polls, and announcements drown in a sea of replies. By Sunday morning, nobody remembers the plan.
Built for how churches actually communicate
One code, instant access
Every group gets a unique 6-character join code. Share it in the bulletin, text it to a new member, or post it on a screen — they’re in with one tap.
Leaders lead, members participate
Group admins can promote other admins, remove disruptive members, block users, and toggle admin-only posting — all without needing church-wide admin access.
Plan it in the chat, track it in the app
Create events with a title, time, location, and cover image right from the group conversation. Members RSVP for their whole family with one tap.
Get answers, not another thread
Post a poll with multiple options, set a deadline, and let members vote. Results update in real time — no more counting replies.
Two experiences, one app
Members and leaders see exactly what they need — nothing more, nothing less.
For Members
- Join groups with a simple 6-character code
- Send messages with photos, videos, and @mentions
- React to messages with hearts and likes
- RSVP to events and vote in polls — right in the chat
- View children’s messages with parent supervision mode
For Leaders
- Create groups and manage join codes
- Promote members to admin or remove them from the group
- Block disruptive users from rejoining
- Toggle admin-only posting for announcement channels
- Create and manage subgroups (public or private)
- Create events and polls directly in the conversation
Connected to everything
Group communication isn't a silo — it's the hub of your church's daily life.
Member Directory
Tap any message sender to view their full profile, contact info, and family details.
Events & Calendar
Events created in group chat include location, cover images, and family-based RSVPs.
Polls & Decisions
Embedded polls with real-time results, deadlines, and public or anonymous voting.
Direct Messages
Start a private 1:1 conversation with any member directly from the group.
Subgroups
Create public or private subgroups under a parent group for breakout discussions or committees.
Parent Supervision
Parents can view their children’s group messages in a read-only mode for safety and peace of mind.
What makes ChurchNET different
See how purpose-built group communication compares to what you're using now.
| Feature | ChurchNET | Group Texts | Email Lists | Generic ChMS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated group spaces | ||||
| Admin controls (kick, block, promote) | ||||
| Join codes | ||||
| In-chat events with RSVPs | ||||
| In-chat polls | ||||
| Photo and video sharing | ||||
| @mentions | ||||
| Reactions (heart, like) | ||||
| Subgroups | ||||
| Parent supervision |
Getting started is simple
Your groups can be up and running before next Sunday.
Create your first group
Name the group, set it to open or admin-only, and ChurchNET generates a unique join code.
Share the code
Print it in the bulletin, text it out, or display it on a lobby screen. Members join with one tap.
Start the conversation
Post an announcement, create a poll for the next potluck, or share the schedule for this week’s event.
Give every ministry a home — not another group text
Join codes, admin controls, events with RSVPs, polls, media sharing, and parent supervision — all in one app your members already carry in their pocket.