Connect with your congregation
through WhatsApp messaging.
Echo is a WhatsApp messaging platform designed for churches and non-profits who use Planning Center.
Designed for
Planning Center.
Echo seamlessly integrates with Planning Center, working within your existing permissions to access the people, groups, and data you already manage.
Single Sign-On with Planning Center
Get started in seconds with your existing Planning Center credentials. No need to create new accounts or remember additional passwords. Simply authorize Echo and you're ready to start messaging your community.
- One-click authentication with Planning Center OAuth
- Secure access to your people data
- Automatic permission sync with your PCO account
- No separate login credentials needed
Automatic Synchronization
Your Planning Center data syncs automatically with Echo. When people are added, updated, or removed in Planning Center, Echo stays in sync. No manual imports or exports needed.
- Lists: Sync unlimited people from your PCO lists
- Groups: Message entire small groups or teams
- People: Send messages to individual members or have conversations with specific people.
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WhatsApp Business
Setup & Verification
Getting started with WhatsApp messaging is easier than you think. We guide you through every step.
1. WhatsApp Business Account
We help you create or connect your WhatsApp Business account. This gives you access to Meta's official business messaging platform with enhanced features and credibility.
2. Phone Number Verification
Choose a dedicated phone number for your organization's WhatsApp messaging. We'll walk you through Meta's verification process to ensure your number is properly authenticated.
3. Meta Business Verification
Complete Meta's business verification to unlock full messaging capabilities. This confirms your organization's identity and builds trust with your recipients.
4. Start Messaging
Once verified, you're ready to send WhatsApp messages to your Planning Center lists, groups, and registrations. Start engaging your community instantly.
Powerful
Automations
Guide your people's journeys by automatically sending WhatsApp messages when they're added to or removed from lists, groups, service teams, or registrations.
Automate Based on People Changes
Set up intelligent workflows that trigger when people join or leave your Planning Center groups or lists. Welcome new members, follow up with first-time visitors, or send reminders. All automatically.
- Welcome messages when someone joins a group
- Follow-up sequences for new visitors
- Team onboarding for new group members
- Custom delays and message sequences
Schedule Messages for Specific Events
Schedule WhatsApp messages to go out at the perfect time. Send reminders before services, updates about event changes, or even birthday messages from your church.
- Schedule messages for any date and time
- Send service reminders automatically
- Event-specific messaging for attendees
- Recurring messages for daily and weekly events
Metrics at
Your Fingertips
Message metrics are more than just marketing stats. They give you important pastoral information that helps you care for your people.
Delivery Rates
Track successful message delivery and identify any issues with phone numbers or connections.
Read Receipts
See when people read your messages to understand engagement and optimal sending times.
Response Tracking
Monitor replies and engagement to measure the effectiveness of your communications.
Simple,
Transparent Pricing
One plan with everything you need to engage your community via WhatsApp.
Echo Standard
- Unlimited Planning Center contacts
- Automatic sync with Lists & Groups
- WhatsApp Business account setup & verification
- Automated messaging workflows
- Event-based scheduling
- Delivery and read receipt tracking
- Unlimited team member access
- 24/7 customer support
Ready to engage your community?
Start sending WhatsApp messages to your Planning Center people today.
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