Features
Features for churches big and small
Clearstream’s suite of features is designed to help grow your church and connect with your people.
Our most popular features
Mass Texting
Send mass texts with links, pictures, videos, polls, emojis, other languages, notes, or custom data fields.
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Video Texting
Make your text messages more engaging with video. Upload an existing video or record a new video directly within Clearstream.
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Text-to-Join Keywords
Have people text your number, join a texting list, and receive an auto-response. Trigger an automated workflow with a series of scheduled texts.
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Create and send beautiful emails with our intuitive email builder. Unlimited email is free for all churches on every plan.
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Inbox
Reply to incoming messages and questions. See which user is handling each conversation. Find specific or archived conversations easily.
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Automated Workflows
Schedule a series of texts over time. Use menus and conditional branches to design unique workflows based on user interaction and data.
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Subaccounts
Easily divide ministries or campuses into separate accounts under your main umbrella account, but with one monthly plan.
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Live Polls
Survey your church, ask a question, or receive feedback using texting. Display live results on screen.
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Dedicated Short Codes
Clearstream is a vetted Premier Partner with the Short Code Registry, the national registrar for all U.S. short codes.
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A2P 10DLC Numbers
A2P 10DLC is a registration process required by carriers when using 10-digit local numbers for mass texting.
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Even more Clearstream features
Carrier Compliance
We have a deep understanding of how FCC laws and CTIA and carrier requirements impact delivery rates and texting success for churches.
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Custom Reports
Generate customizable CSV files that include overview metrics for keywords, messages, credit usage, and account info.
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Dark Mode
Switch to dark mode when you need to give those retinas some rest. If you change your mind, one toggle switch brings it back to light.
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Data Fields
Personalize messages by inserting first name, last name, full name, mobile number, etc. into any text or workflow auto-response.
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Digital Connect Card
Capture contact information. People can text a keyword to receive a connect card or you can send it as a part of a workflow.
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Emojis
Include emojis in a workflow, when creating a message, or replying in the inbox.
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Link Shortener
Include links and shorten them with our built-in link shortener to make your message more concise.
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Message Drafts
If you're creating a message and get side-tracked, just save it for later.
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Native iOS & Android Apps
Send messages, receive notifications, manage your inbox, schedule texts, and easily toggle between subaccounts.
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Notes
Share long-form content in your text. Think of a google doc (web-based), but with a short, unique URL.
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Post to Social
When sending a text, also send it to your Facebook page/group and/or Twitter profile.
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QR Codes
Let people use a text-to-join keyword by scanning a QR code instead of typing out the keyword and number.
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Send Menu
Have people text a keyword or enter a workflow and receive back a list of options to choose from.
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Scheduled Messages
Schedule outgoing texts hours, days, or months in advance. Create messages on your time, when it's convenient for you.
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Tags
Organize subscribers by their shared tags. Common use cases are guest follow-up and prayer.
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Unlimited People & Lists
There are no limits on how many subscribers or lists you can have in your account.
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Virtual Contact Cards
Text out your church's name, number, email, and address. Your members can save the card and store info as a contact on their phones.
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Workflow Branches
People can text the same keyword or enter the same workflow but receive different texts, and join different lists or subaccounts.
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