, /PRNewswire/ – Text In Church, the leading church texting software company, has announced the successful integration of three major acquisitions made in 2024—First Impressions, PastorsLine, and Huddle Talks—positioning the company as the most comprehensive communication and leadership platform in the ministry space.
These strategic acquisitions have empowered Text In Church to offer a fully unified suite of tools, training, and resources that help churches simplify communication, deepen relationships, and lead with confidence. Since the acquisitions, the company has added nearly 1,500 new churches to its community and significantly expanded its capabilities to better serve ministry teams.
“These acquisitions represent a clear step forward in how we support church leaders. At Text In Church, we are dedicated to providing straightforward, effective tools that simplify and enhance the impact of ministry. By bringing together First Impressions, PastorsLine, and Huddle Talks under the Text In Church umbrella, we offer churches a comprehensive solution that combines practical training, powerful software, and a shared heart for ministry. Our vision is to help leaders communicate with clarity, build stronger connections, and guide their communities with care,” said Tyler Smith, Co-founder and CEO of Text In Church.
A Year of Expansion and Impact
In May 2025, over 600 church leaders participated in the First Impressions Online Conference, marking a powerful start to this new era of hospitality and leadership training. With over 150 churches now enrolled in First Impressions Academy, ministry teams are gaining real-time access to best practices for creating welcoming church environments and enhancing guest retention. Academy members have exclusive access to monthly training modules, playbooks and systems, live coaching sessions, and a community of like-minded ministry leaders.
Through Huddle Talks, pastors and church leaders have access to leadership coaching, team communication resources, and proven strategies for building healthy ministry cultures.
Meanwhile, the PastorsLine acquisition has strengthened the core Text In Church platform with new features such as Voice Broadcasts, expanded Page functionality, and enhanced integrations with leading Church Management Systems (ChMS). These upgrades help churches centralize their communication efforts and improve engagement between Sundays.
Real Results from Real Churches
Churches across the country are already seeing the difference.
“Text In Church has been an awesome resource for our church. It’s the one-stop shop for sure, and we have loved it! We recommend your church use this if they aren’t yet,” said Jessica Roughen.
Zach Carll shared, “Overnight, we went from using office phones to having phone calls sent straight to our cell phones. The virtual assistant is a Godsend, and the customer service is top-notch. Thanks, Text In Church, for simplifying our systems. You guys are awesome!”
“Text In Church has been a game-changer for communicating with my teams. It’s incredibly easy to use, making staying connected simple and efficient. I especially love how seamlessly it integrates with our church management system, Planning Center—no need to maintain two separate databases! Everything just works together smoothly. Would 100% recommend to any ministry looking to streamline their communication and stay organized,” added Amanda Wheeler.
Looking Ahead
In September 2025, First Impressions Live Conference will take place in Kansas City, furthering the company’s commitment to high-touch hospitality and team development through live, in-person training.
Text In Church continues to focus on building deeper integrations, automations, and leadership support that empower churches to thrive in a digital-first ministry environment. Their product and resource roadmaps are designed for church leaders to understand, activate, and execute a plan to share the Gospel and build a strong, connected community.
Communicate Beyond Sundays… One Text at a Time
To explore how Text In Church can strengthen your church’s communication, streamline your systems, and help your people feel known, noticed, and loved, visit https://textinchurch.com to start your free trial.
You can also connect with Text In Church on social media…
LinkedIn
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram
TikTok
… or contact:
Jack Zelinko
Director of Growth and Marketing, Text In Church
Email: [email protected]
Growth Starts with Better First Impressions
To explore how First Impressions Academy can help your church create a guest-friendly culture where people feel so welcomed they can’t wait to come back, visit https://www.firstimpressions.church/academy to join today.
You can also connect with First Impressions on social media…
… or contact:
Ali Hofmeyer
Managing Director, First Impressions
Email: [email protected]
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