Automations

Set up triggered messages for guest check-in, first-time guests, absent members, and event reminders.

What it is

Automations send messages automatically when something happens — a guest checks in for the first time, a member misses several Sundays, or an event is coming up. They run in the background so your team doesn't have to remember follow-up.

Where to find it

  • Dashboard → Automations (/dashboard/communications/automations)
  • Create new: /dashboard/communications/automations/new

Step-by-step workflow

  1. Open Automations — Go to Dashboard → Automations from the Communication section.
  2. Create an automation — Click New Automation and choose a trigger type:
    • Guest check-in
    • First-time guest
    • Absent member (missed N Sundays)
    • Event created / event reminder
    • Manual segment
  3. Configure the trigger — Set conditions (e.g., "missed 3 consecutive Sundays" or "24 hours before event").
  4. Write the message — Select an email template or write SMS/email content for the automated send.
  5. Activate — Turn the automation on. It will fire automatically when conditions are met.
  6. Monitor delivery — Check Dashboard → Communication History for automation delivery logs.

Tips & common issues

  • Start with first-time guest — A welcome message sent within minutes of a first check-in is one of the highest-impact automations you can set up.
  • Don't over-automate — Begin with 2–3 automations and expand once you see what resonates with your congregation.
  • Template library — Browse Dashboard → Template Library for starter templates you can customize for automations.

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