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Group Connect

Group Connect Communication

Authenticated group leaders and primary contacts can send a message to their entire group or selected participants.

Send an Email

You can send an email with attachments to all or select recipients. Emails are sent by and logged in the Platform. If a participant doesn't have an email address, they do not display as an eligible recipient.

Note: If you're using a proxy email, replies may be sent to that proxy if the email provider doesn't honor explicit "reply to" settings.
  1. In Group Connect, open your group.
  2. Click the Participants tab, and select the people to send the message to.
  3. From the Select an action drop-down list, select Send message.
  4. Select Email.
  5. Confirm the Recipients.
    Tip: You can add or remove recipients using the drop-down list. If you have a large group, you can sort by First or Last name to find who you're looking for quickly!
  6. Enter a Subject Line and Message.
  7. If needed, click the Attachments tab, and upload the file(s).
  8. When you're ready, click Send.

Send a Text Message

  • You must have a Twilio integration set up in MinistryPlatform.
  • The Administrators security role must have a value greater than zero for Mass Text Quota.
  • There must be information in the SMS Number field on the Group record. We recommend you configure your outbound SMS Numbers then update your Group records. Multiple groups can use the same phone number for outbound texting.

You can send a text message to all or selected recipients. Texts are sent by and logged in the Platform.

  1. In Group Connect, open your group.
  2. Click the Participants tab, and select the people to send the message to.
    Note: If a participant doesn't have a mobile phone number, they do not display as an eligible recipient.
  3. From the Select an action drop-down list, select Send message.
  4. Select Text Message. If you don't see this option, make sure the SMS Number is selected on the Group record in the Platform.
  5. Confirm the Recipients.
    Tip: You can add or remove recipients using the drop-down list. If you have a large group, you can sort by First or Last name to find who you're looking for quickly!
  6. Enter a Message.
  7. When you're ready, click Send.
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Last updated: November 14, 2025

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