Text Messaging Tips for Churches If your Minister, Pastor, Youth Organizer, or a leader of a church, ministry, or religious organization, you already understand that communication is key to connecting to your fellowship and community. Text messaging has become a staple in communication over the last decade. With a 98% read rate, it’s easy to understand why many are using it to save time while increasing fellowship, attendance, and donations. In this article, we’ll tell you how it works and how to implement it for your church.