Built for prayer chains, volunteer teams, and trusted groups

Group textingwithout another app.

Give your church one shared number for prayer requests, announcements, schedule changes, and volunteer updates. Members text like normal, replies stay together, and nobody has to install another app.

Opt-in friendly
? STOP/HELP support
Leader controls
🔒 Private member numbers

A simple shared texting number with the safety pieces church leaders expect before inviting a whole group.

Example of a prayer-chain text conversation flowing through one shared group number
Built for church groups
Live group flow
Text one number
Everyone receives it
Replies stay together
Riverside Prayer Chain (833) 555-0198
Shared number
SarahPlease pray for my dad’s surgery tomorrow.
Pastor MarkAbsolutely. Praying now.
AngelaPraying for peace and healing.
LindaPlease keep us posted.
SarahThank you all so much.
Replies keep flowing back to the group
48 members reachedShared with the whole list
0 extra appsJust text like normal
One shared numberEasy for leaders and members
Made for church prayer chains. Useful across the whole ministry. Use the same simple texting setup for prayer requests, announcements, volunteers, and ministry teams.
Church prayer chains Volunteer teams Church announcements Event reminders Ministry teams
One number. Better together.

Built for groups, not group chats.

Show visitors the difference right away: the old options feel scattered, while one shared texting number feels simple, private, and easy to trust.

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The old way gets messy

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Normal group texts expose numbersEveryone sees everyone’s number, which is awkward for many groups.
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Other apps leave people outOlder members and less technical users may not join or keep checking another app.
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Phone trees are slowMessages get delayed, repeated, or missed along the way.

The shared-number way

One shared numberYour group gets a single number people can remember and trust.
No app to installMembers just text like normal from the phone they already use.
Replies stay togetherEveryone stays connected in one shared conversation.
Leaders stay in controlChoose prayer-chain, announcement, or moderated mode as your group grows.
Core benefits

The essentials that make it work.

Built from real church group needs, flexible enough for schools, volunteer groups, neighborhoods, clubs, and outreach teams.

No app to install

Members use the texting app they already know, which keeps adoption easy and participation higher.

Private member numbers

Keep the conversation centered on your shared group number instead of exposing every member’s personal number.

Safe group controls

Use opt-in lists, leader controls, and different conversation modes to fit how your group communicates.

How it works

One trusted number. Three simple steps.

ReachOurGroup.com keeps the process easy to understand, which is exactly why it works so well for real communities.

1

Members text your group number

They send a prayer request, update, praise, reminder, or question by normal text message.

2

The whole list receives it

Your shared number sends it to the full group, so everyone recognizes where it came from.

3

Replies stay together

Responses come back through the same number, so no one gets lost in side threads or forgotten.

Safe modes

Choose the right level of control.

Start with the simplest version, then turn on more control as your church or organization grows.

Prayer chain

Open group conversation

Members can send and reply so the group stays connected in real time around requests and updates.

Announcements

Leader-only updates

Great for reminders, schedule changes, weather notices, and important updates that need to stay simple.

Moderated

Approved before it goes out

Members can text requests in, while a leader reviews and sends them to the whole list when appropriate.

Simple setup

Start with one number and one list.

Choose a shared number, invite your first list, and pick the mode that fits your church.

Easy start for small groups

Start with one shared number, one list, and practical help getting the first group ready.

Choose the group name and shared texting number.
Invite members with clear opt-in instructions.
Start with prayer-chain, announcement, or moderated mode.

Built with safety in mind

Texting a whole group should be simple, but it should not feel uncontrolled. Keep leaders in control as your list grows.

Opt-in list controls with STOP/HELP support.
Moderation options for sensitive requests.
Announcement mode for leader-only updates.
Ready when your church is

Get started with your church texting number.

Tell us your church name and approximate group size. We will help you choose the first shared number, set up the first list, and pick the safest mode for prayer requests, announcements, or moderated updates.

No app required STOP/HELP ready Private member numbers Leader controls
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