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  • REVIEW
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How to add new members to your directory with your AI

Connect Text In Church to your AI client once. From then on, you can register people into your database through a simple conversation.

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Short answer

How can I add new people to Text In Church using AI?

You give your AI the contact details for a new visitor or member, and it uses the add_church_person tool to create the record. This moves information from your chat directly into your Text In Church database. You'll see the specific outcomes below.

Where the data lands.

New member outcomes.

The AI handles the data entry so you don't have to type into the dashboard manually.

DATABASE

New person records

The AI creates a fresh entry in your Text In Church directory. Your contact list stays updated without manual typing.

ACCURACY

Mapped contact info

Your AI pulls names, phone numbers, and emails from your chat. It places these details into the correct fields.

REVIEW

Human verification

You decide when the AI has enough information to proceed. You can check the details in your chat before the record is finalized.

LOGS

Updated history

Once the person is added, they appear in your Text In Church list. You can then manage their follow-up workflows through the standard interface.

The workflow

What your AI does when a new contact arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your conversation and your church management software.

  1. Extract details

    Your AI listens to the information you provide about a visitor, like their name or phone number.

    add_church_person

  2. Create the record

    The AI uses the specific tool to send that information into Text In Church.

    add_church_person

  3. Confirm entry

    The AI tells you once the person has been successfully added to the directory.

    add_church_person

  4. Handle missing info

    If you forget a piece of data, the AI will ask you for it before finishing the task.

    add_church_person

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the registration process.

Starting points

These are just ideas. Swap out the names and numbers with the actual person you want to add.

Text In Church Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_C70ZTlvkgmuogC4yd9GDbfruMnCJ1Duj1LfWBVXq/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Text In Church capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "text-in-church-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_C70ZTlvkgmuogC4yd9GDbfruMnCJ1Duj1LfWBVXq/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Add a new person to Text In Church named John Doe with the phone number 555-0199.

  • Register a new visitor named Sarah Miller. Her email is sarah.m@email.com.

  • I have a new member to add: Mike Jones, phone 555-0122.

  • Add this contact to my directory: Elena Rodriguez, email elena.r@email.com, phone 555-0144.

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Start here

Connect Text In Church once, then ask.

Just follow the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can start using the tools immediately in your favorite AI client.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete people from my directory?

    No. The AI only has the ability to add new people via the add_church_person tool.

  • 02

    Does the AI automatically add people from my emails?

    No. The AI only adds people when you explicitly tell it to in your chat.

  • 03

    What happens if I give the AI a fake phone number?

    The AI will attempt to add the record with the number you provided. It does not verify if the number is active.

  • 04

    Can I add multiple people at once?

    Yes, you can list multiple people in your prompt, and the AI will process them one by one.

  • 05

    Will the AI change existing member profiles?

    No. This specific tool is only for adding new people, not for updating or editing existing ones.

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