SMS Messaging Program Privacy Policy and Terms

First Baptist Church Parsons (“FBC Parsons,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) may offer SMS text messaging for church communications such as ministry updates, announcements, event reminders, schedule changes, and other church-related information.


How You Opt In

You may opt in to receive SMS messages from FBC Parsons by:

  • Submitting a website form that includes consent to receive text messages
  • Completing a church sign-up form
  • Providing your mobile number to church staff and expressly agreeing to receive text messages
  • Using another registration method where SMS consent is clearly requested

By opting in, you agree to receive text messages from FBC Parsons at the mobile number you provided.


Message Frequency

Message frequency varies depending on church activities and your involvement, but you may receive recurring messages.


Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply depending on your wireless carrier plan.


How to Get Help

For help, reply HELP to any message.

You may also contact us directly:


How to Stop Messages

You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message.

After you reply STOP, you will receive one final confirmation message and no further SMS messages will be sent to your mobile number unless you opt in again.


Privacy and Use of Information

We use your mobile number and related information only for the purposes of sending church-related communications you have agreed to receive.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties, except with vendors, platforms, or service providers that help us deliver the text messages you requested.


Your Consent

By opting in to receive text messages from FBC Parsons, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this SMS Messaging Program Privacy Policy and Terms, as well as our general Privacy Policy.


Contact Information

If you have questions about this policy, please contact:

First Baptist Church Parsons

Phone: 731.847.2466
Email: emailus@fbcparsons.org