Text In Church MCP for AI. Manage member data and send bulk SMS announcements.

Q: Can I use Text In Church MCP Server to send an SMS message?

Yes, you can. Use the sendchurchsms tool by telling your agent which group or individual recipient you want to target and what the message text should be.

Q: How do I find out all my active groups using Text In Church MCP Server?

Just ask your agent to run listchurchgroups. It will retrieve a clean list of every ministry or volunteer group currently set up in your account.

Q: How do I add a new person using Text In Church MCP Server?

You call the addchurchperson tool. You just need to provide the necessary details—like name, contact info, and associated group—and the agent handles writing that data into your directory.

Claude

ChatGPT

Cursor

Gemini

Windsurf

VS Code

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Connect to your AI in seconds.

Text In Church connects your AI agent directly to church communication data. This server lets you manage member directories, list active groups, send SMS blasts, and track visitor keywords—all through natural conversation.

You can add new people to the directory or get a list of all registered members without touching a dashboard.

What your AI can do

Add church person

Adds a brand new person record to the church directory system.

List church groups

Retrieves a list of all active groups and ministries within your account.

List church keywords

Shows the keywords currently set up for automated sign-up responses.

+ 2 more capabilities included

Add New Members

The server writes a new contact record into the official directory using add_church_person.

List Church Groups

It retrieves and lists all active groups, ministries, or volunteer teams in your account via list_church_groups.

Search People Directory

You can pull a list of people who are registered members or search for specific individuals using list_church_people.

Send Bulk SMS Messages

The agent sends an immediate text message to selected groups or individuals via the send_church_sms tool.

Check Automated Keywords

It lists the keywords your church uses for automated sign-ups and visitor responses, using list_church_keywords.

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Text In Church MCP Server: 5 Tools for Communication & Directory

These tools let your agent perform core functions like listing groups, adding contacts, sending SMS blasts, and checking keywords—all without you leaving your chat interface.

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Add this MCP to Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf and your AI stops guessing. It gets real tools to look things up, take action, and handle the stuff you keep doing by hand.

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Add Church Person

Adds a brand new person record to the church directory system.

List Church Groups

Retrieves a list of all active groups and ministries within your account.

List Church Keywords

Shows the keywords currently set up for automated sign-up responses.

List Church People

Pulls a comprehensive list of people registered in your church directory.

Send Church Sms

Sends an immediate text message to a specific group or individual contact.

Security and governance baked right in.

Pick your AI client below to get set up. Just create a Vinkius account, subscribe, and you're instantly up and running. We handle the entire backend infrastructure, delivering out-of-the-box support for HTTPS Streamable, SSE, and OAuth2—zero messy routing required.

Claude AI

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL:

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Text In Church integration is available immediately — no restart needed.

Antigravity

Configure Agent Environment

Open your Antigravity agent's workspace configuration or mcp-servers.json file.

Bind the Endpoint

Add the Vinkius endpoint URL to your agent's MCP connections list:

"mcp_servers": {
  "text-in-church": {
    "serverUrl": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
  }
}

Provide your secure token in place of [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] to ensure your agent requests are authenticated.

Execute

Start your Antigravity session. The agent will autonomously discover and utilize the Text In Church tools with full Vinkius guardrails applied.

VS Code Copilot

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One-Click Install (Recommended)

In your Vinkius Dashboard, simply click the Add to VS Code button for this server. We'll automatically configure your local workspace.

Or configure manually

Open MCP Settings

Open VS Code, press Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + P, and search for GitHub Copilot: MCP Servers.

Add Server Config

Add the Vinkius endpoint configuration to your mcp-servers.json file:

"text-in-church": {
  "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}

Ensure you replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com.

LangChain

Install Dependencies

Install the LangChain MCP adapters for your environment:

pip install langchain-mcp-adapters

Connect the Server

Use the SSEClient in LangChain to connect to the Vinkius managed endpoint:

from langchain_mcp_adapters.client import SSEClient

# Connect to Vinkius
client = SSEClient(url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")
tools = client.get_tools()

CrewAI

Define the Tool

Load the Vinkius MCP tools into your CrewAI agents:

from crewai import Agent
from mcp_crewai import MCPTool

# Connect securely to Vinkius
vinkius_tools = MCPTool(url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp")

# Assign to Agent
researcher = Agent(
    role='Data Researcher',
    tools=vinkius_tools.get_all()
)

Execute Task

Run your CrewAI process. The agent will autonomously route tasks to the Vinkius managed server.

Choose How to Get Started

Build a custom MCP for your own tools, or connect a ready-made integration from our catalog.

Build Your Own

Turn any API into an MCP. Import a spec, define Agent Skills, or deploy with MCPFusion.

Import from OpenAPI, Swagger, or YAML specs
Create Agent Skills with progressive disclosure
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Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more

The Model Context Protocol standardizes how applications expose capabilities to LLMs. Instead of operating in isolation, your AI gains direct access to external platforms, live data, and real-world actions through secure, standardized connections.

This connection provides 5 powerful capabilities that interface natively with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and other compatible AI platforms. No middleware. No custom integration required.

Coordinating community announcements used to be a mess of spreadsheets and group chats.

Before having an AI agent connect directly to your backend, coordinating announcements meant logging into the directory, checking which groups were active, finding the right mailing list for 'Youth Group,' then copy-pasting names into a spreadsheet just to check phone numbers before sending one by one. It was slow, and you always risked forgetting someone.

Now, with this MCP server, you simply ask your agent: 'Send the reminder about the fall picnic to all active volunteer groups.' The system handles listing the correct groups (`list_church_groups`) and executing the mass message via `send_church_sms`. You get instant confirmation that the message went out—no manual checking required.

Text In Church MCP Server: Manage members, groups & communications

Manually updating records is a constant drain. If a new visitor shows up and the admin doesn't have time to manually input their data into the web portal, that valuable contact info gets lost until someone else remembers to do it. Your outreach stalls.

The agent runs `add_church_person` instantly. The moment you capture the information—whether via a form or chat—it lands right in your directory. It keeps the flow going and makes sure no new member falls through the cracks.

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What your AI can actually do with this

Listen up. This Text In Church MCP Server connects your AI agent right into your church's communication data. You tell your agent what you need, and it handles all the dirt work—managing people records, running outreach blasts, and checking group lists—all through plain talk. It’s basically giving your AI client hands inside your management system.

When you use this server, your agent can manage key aspects of your congregation's data without you ever touching a dashboard. For instance, if you need to get a new volunteer or a visitor logged into the system, the add_church_person tool lets your agent write a brand-new contact record directly into your official directory.

Meanwhile, when you need to see who’s already registered—maybe you're running a membership drive or just checking records—the list_church_people tool pulls out the full list of everyone in your church directory.

Need to track down specific contacts? Your agent can pull up lists of people who are registered members, or it can search for individuals using that same comprehensive listing function. It’s all about getting accurate data fast.

For keeping communication running smoothly, the server provides a couple of critical tools. First, you'll use send_church_sms to send an immediate text message blast. You just tell your agent who needs to get the text—a specific individual or a whole group—and it sends it out instantly. When you need to coordinate ministry efforts, list_church_groups retrieves and displays every active group, ministry, or volunteer team in your account so you know exactly who’s involved.

You can check what's going on with your groups without having to manually browse pages.

It also handles the background stuff that keeps people engaged. If you run automated sign-up processes for new visitors, list_church_keywords shows you every keyword currently set up for those automatic responses. This helps you track community interest and know if your outreach is hitting its mark. Everything you need to manage contacts, groups, and communications lives here.

You just talk to your agent, and it makes the calls.

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Who is this actually for?

Church administrators who hate manually compiling contact lists. Ministry leaders needing to coordinate announcements across multiple volunteer teams. Volunteer coordinators tired of missing follow-up dates for new members. This is for people whose job involves managing people and communications, not just sending emails.

Church Administrator

They use the agent to quickly retrieve full member lists (list_church_people) or coordinate announcements by listing groups (list_church_groups).

Volunteer Coordinator

They manage team communications, using send_church_sms to send reminders for shifts or meetings to specific volunteer groups.

Ministry Lead / Pastor

They use the server to verify visitor data and add new contacts (add_church_person) right from their chat interface, keeping records up-to-date.

What Changes When You Connect

Quickly Update Records: Instead of logging into a web portal, the agent runs add_church_person to instantly add new visitors or members directly from your chat flow. It’s faster than clicking through forms.

Centralized Communication: You get real-time visibility into all groups and keywords using list_church_groups and list_church_keywords. This means you know exactly where the community is focused without checking multiple dashboards.

Targeted Outreach: Need to send a reminder? The agent uses send_church_sms to blast a message only to the 'Youth Group'—no guesswork, no manual recipient lists. It targets people based on their group membership.

Easy Directory Access: Don't know who was at last week’s event? Run list_church_people. The agent pulls the directory list so you can find a member by name or check their last activity date instantly.

Streamlined Follow-up: You don't have to manually log every visitor. Your AI client helps manage that data and ensures follow-ups happen, keeping your community engaged.

See it in action

01 01

The Sunday Announcement

It's Sunday, and the Pastor needs to remind all 'Sunday Volunteers' about a special setup. Instead of emailing everyone or calling 30 people individually, they ask their agent to run list_church_groups first, confirming the group exists. Then, they execute send_church_sms with the reminder message. The entire process takes seconds and hits every person in that group.

02 02

The New Member Follow-Up

A family visits the church for the first time. A staff member uses their agent to run list_church_people to check if they're already logged, and if not, runs add_church_person. This ensures the contact is immediately in the directory, ready for a follow-up text.

03 03

Tracking Community Interest

The outreach committee wants to know what topics are trending. They ask their agent to run list_church_keywords. The agent instantly shows them all active keywords—like 'Youth Group' or 'Finance Committee'—telling the team exactly where people are engaging online.

04 04

The Event Coordinator Problem

The coordinator needs to know which groups exist before planning a joint event. Instead of navigating multiple admin tabs, they simply ask their agent to run list_church_groups. The agent returns the full list (e.g., 'Youth Group', 'Finance Committee'), letting them immediately plan outreach for all relevant teams.

The honest tradeoffs

Mass Messaging Blindly

Anti-pattern

Sending a general announcement via send_church_sms to everyone without verifying the list. This can lead to messages being ignored, or worse, spam complaints because the message isn't targeted.

The Fix

First, always run list_church_groups to confirm the exact name of the target group. Then, use send_church_sms and pass the precise group ID (e.g., 'Youth Group') as a parameter for guaranteed delivery.

Manual Data Entry

Anti-pattern

A visitor signs up on paper, and an admin has to manually copy their name and phone number into the web portal's directory. This is slow and introduces data entry errors.

The Fix

Use add_church_person via your agent. You can pass the data directly from a form or chat interaction, ensuring the record gets logged accurately and immediately.

Assuming Group Existence

Anti-pattern

Trying to send an SMS to 'The Young Adults' group when it hasn't been formally created yet. The message fails because the system doesn't recognize that name.

The Fix

Before sending, always run list_church_groups. This confirms the active names and IDs, so you can reference the correct target for the send_church_sms tool.

When It Fits, When It Doesn't

Use this server if your primary workflow involves managing a structured community directory and sending targeted group communications. It's ideal for automating simple communication tasks—listing groups, adding contacts, or sending bulk SMS messages based on existing structure.

Don't use it if you need to handle financial transactions (like logging donation amounts) or manage complex event ticketing systems; these require dedicated tools outside of the scope of add_church_person or send_church_sms. If your problem is 'How do we calculate total attendance over six months?', this tool won't help, because it only provides current status and basic member data. Stick to communication management.

Questions you might have

Can I use Text In Church MCP Server to send an SMS message? +

Yes, you can. Use the send_church_sms tool by telling your agent which group or individual recipient you want to target and what the message text should be.

How do I find out all my active groups using Text In Church MCP Server? +

Just ask your agent to run list_church_groups. It will retrieve a clean list of every ministry or volunteer group currently set up in your account.

Does the Text In Church MCP Server handle financial records? +

No. This server is strictly for communication and directory management. You cannot use it to track donation amounts, manage budgets, or process payments; those require a separate accounting tool.

How do I add a new person using Text In Church MCP Server? +

You call the add_church_person tool. You just need to provide the necessary details—like name, contact info, and associated group—and the agent handles writing that data into your directory.

What is the setup process for Text In Church MCP Server? +

You must first subscribe and then enter your unique Text In Church API Key. This key connects your AI client to the server, allowing it to access all communication tools.

Are there rate limits when I use `send_church_sms` with Text In Church MCP Server? +

Yes, the platform enforces standard message throttling. If you exceed the daily limit for sending texts, the server returns a specific API error code detailing how many more messages you can send.

When I use `list_church_people`, how is my directory data handled by Text In Church MCP Server? +

The server uses encrypted connections and follows established privacy protocols. Accessing member records requires explicit authorization, ensuring your contact information remains secure.

What specific information does the `list_church_keywords` tool provide in Text In Church MCP Server? +

This tool displays all currently active keywords configured for automated sign-ups and visitor responses. It lets you track which phrases are generating engagement within your congregation.

Can I send an SMS to a specific group using the AI? +

Yes! Use the send_church_sms tool and provide the Group ID and your message content. Your agent will trigger the broadcast to all members of that group instantly.

How do I see all the active keywords for my church? +

Run the list_church_keywords query. The agent will retrieve a complete list of keywords configured in your account for automated responses and sign-ups.

Is it possible to add a new visitor via AI? +

Absolutely. Use the add_church_person action. Provide the first name, last name, and contact details (phone/email) to instantly register the new visitor in your directory.

Connect to your AI in seconds.

Add church person

List church groups

List church keywords

Text In Church MCP Server: 5 Tools for Communication & Directory

Make your AI actually useful.

Add Church Person

List Church Groups

List Church Keywords

List Church People

Send Church Sms

Security and governance baked right in.

Claude AI

Open Claude Settings

Add Custom Connector

Start a conversation

Claude Code

Open your terminal

Add the MCP Server

Start coding

Cursor

One-Click Install (Recommended)

Open Cursor Settings

Add New Server

Use in Composer

Antigravity

Configure Agent Environment

Bind the Endpoint

Execute

VS Code Copilot

One-Click Install (Recommended)

Open MCP Settings

Add Server Config

Windsurf

One-Click Install (Recommended)

Open Windsurf Settings

Add Server Endpoint

LangChain

Install Dependencies

Connect the Server

CrewAI

Define the Tool

Execute Task

Choose How to Get Started

Build Your Own

Make Your AI Do More

Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more

Coordinating community announcements used to be a mess of spreadsheets and group chats.

Text In Church MCP Server: Manage members, groups & communications

What your AI can actually do with this

Here's how it actually works

Who is this actually for?

What Changes When You Connect

See it in action

The Sunday Announcement

The New Member Follow-Up

Tracking Community Interest

The Event Coordinator Problem

The honest tradeoffs

Mass Messaging Blindly

Manual Data Entry

Assuming Group Existence

When It Fits, When It Doesn't

Questions you might have