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Smart Small Group Registration & Leader Handshake

Connect new group members with leaders instantly and streamline semester signups with automated handshakes.

Workflow
planning_center
breeze
plivo
whatsapp
Member registered for a small group
Texts the group leader instantly and sends meeting directions to registrant
Step 1: Instant Leader SMS Notification
Texts group leader with new registrant contact details
Step 2: Registrant Welcome & Directions Email
Emails meeting dates, host address, and Google Maps link
Step 3: ChMS Group Roster Addition
Adds member to group roster in Planning Center/Realm
Step 4: Group Capacity Update
Updates available seats in small group directory

Why EasyChurch?

The Problem

When someone registers for a small group, delays in leader contact can cause registrants to lose interest or miss the first meeting.

The EasyChurch Solution

EasyChurch Automations instantly texts the group leader with the registrant's details, emails the registrant meeting instructions, and updates the roster in your ChMS.

Key Capabilities

How EasyChurch automates this workflow for your site.

Instant Leader Notification

Dispatches an immediate SMS alert to the group leader with the new member's contact info.

Automated Welcome Packet

Emails the registrant meeting dates, host address, childcare notes, and leader introduction.

ChMS Roster Update

Automatically adds the member to the specific small group roster in Planning Center, Realm, or Breeze.

How It Works

Connect your tools and launch your automated workflow in under 5 minutes.

1

Connect Integrations

Link your ChMS (Planning Center, Breeze, Realm) and messaging channels in one click.

2

Configure Triggers

Define key events, volunteer schedules, or form submissions that launch your workflow.

3

Customize Actions

Tailor automated SMS text messages, emails, and database updates with smart tags.

4

Turn On Workflow

Activate your automation to run 24/7 in the background with zero manual maintenance.

Sync all your platforms with EasyChurch Automations

Connect your ChMS, SMS text messaging, WhatsApp, and database tools into multi-step workflows that run 24/7.

Planning Center
Planning Center
AccessACS (Realm)
AccessACS (Realm)
Custom Webhooks
Custom Webhooks
Breeze ChMS
Breeze ChMS
Rock RMS
Rock RMS
Pushpay
Pushpay
Tithe.ly
Tithe.ly
Subsplash
Subsplash
Google Workspace
Google Workspace
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
SMS Text Messaging
SMS Text Messaging
WhatsApp Business
WhatsApp Business
Slack Workspace
Slack Workspace
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online
KidCheck
KidCheck
Planning Center
Planning Center
AccessACS (Realm)
AccessACS (Realm)
Custom Webhooks
Custom Webhooks
Breeze ChMS
Breeze ChMS
Rock RMS
Rock RMS
Pushpay
Pushpay
Tithe.ly
Tithe.ly
Subsplash
Subsplash
Google Workspace
Google Workspace
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
SMS Text Messaging
SMS Text Messaging
WhatsApp Business
WhatsApp Business
Slack Workspace
Slack Workspace
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online
KidCheck
KidCheck
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this workflow customizable?+
Yes, absolutely. You are not limited to this example. Almost any combination of triggers, actions, SMS text messages, emails, and ChMS integrations can be customized to match your church's exact ministry process.
Can the leader reply directly to the new member?+
Yes. The SMS alert includes a tap-to-call or tap-to-text link so leaders can reach out in seconds.
Can we limit registration based on group capacity?+
Yes. The automation can automatically mark a group as full when max capacity is reached.

Make Group Signups Seamless

Give leaders and members an instant connection the moment they sign up.