Texting - Initial Setup

eAdventist's Messaging Lists allow you send text messages, as well as emails. There are just a few steps to enable text messaging after you create your Messaging List. If you haven't already created a List, see this article.

NOTE: eAdventist covers the costs to purchase, verify and use your SMS number.

STEP 1 - Request an SMS number

Click the "Request a #" link.

In the "Request an SMS number" dialog, verify the following:

Business name is correct
Business website is working and includes the church's name
Business email reflects the name of the church and is included on your website
Tax ID (EIN or CRA) is correct (EIN required for US organizations, beginning Feb 1, 2026)
Click "Save".

In US

The eAdventist team will purchase a Toll-free SMS phone number and submit a request for verification. We'll also you when it is approved or denied. While you're waiting for verification to be approved, you can continue with Step 2 and 3.

In Canada

The eAdventist team will purchase a 10DLC phone number and notify you. Since verification is not required in Canada, you can proceed to Steps 2, 3 and 4 right away.

STEP 2 - Add your Mobile Phone to your eAdventist account

Use the "account settings" menu option (under the Home menu section) to add your "Mobile phone" to your eAdventist account. Click the "change" link.

Add your mobile phone number and enter your password to authorize the change.

eAdventist will automatically verify that the phone number is a valid mobile number.

TIP: Add your Messaging List as a Contact on your phone (with your SMS number as the phone number). This makes it easy to recognize messages that you receive from the SMS number. It also makes it easier to send messages, if you enable the "Text to Send" option.

STEP 3 - Customize SMS Welcome message (optional)

You can customize the Welcome message that People and Contacts will receive when they opt in.

For more information on customizing SMS Welcome messages, see this article.

STEP 4 - Invite People to Opt-in

When your toll-free SMS number is verified (in US) or your 10DLC SMS number is added (Canada only), people can start opting in to receive messages. There are several ways that they can opt in. See this article for details on each of the opt-in methods available to you.