Effective Date: October 1, 2026

Thank you for choosing to receive text messages from First Baptist Church Saltillo. These Terms of Service explain how our church uses text messaging to communicate with individuals who voluntarily subscribe to our text communication service.

1. Purpose of the Service

First Baptist Church Saltillo uses its text messaging service to provide helpful information and communication related to the church and its ministries. Messages may include:

• Church updates and announcements

• Event reminders and schedule changes

• Information about upcoming church activities

• Volunteer opportunities and sign-up forms

• Links to forms, registrations, or other church resources

• Ministry-related communication

• Other general information that may be helpful to individuals connected with the church

Our text messaging service is intended for informational and communication purposes and is not intended to replace direct communication with church staff or ministry leaders when personal assistance is needed.

2. Voluntary Subscription

By providing your mobile phone number and subscribing to First Baptist Church Saltillo's text messaging service, you consent to receive text messages from the church for the purposes described above.

Subscription to the service is voluntary. You are not required to subscribe in order to attend worship services, participate in church ministries, or otherwise engage with First Baptist Church Saltillo, unless a specific ministry or event has separately communicated a necessary requirement.

3. Message Frequency

The number of messages you receive will vary depending on church activities, events, announcements, and other communication needs. We do not guarantee a specific number or frequency of messages.

We will make reasonable efforts to use the service for relevant church communication and avoid sending unnecessary messages.

4. Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile phone plan and service provider. [Church Name] is not responsible for any charges imposed by your mobile carrier.

5. Opting Out

You may stop receiving text messages from First Baptist Church Saltillo at any time.

To unsubscribe, reply STOP to a message from the church's text messaging service. After requesting to unsubscribe, you should no longer receive messages through the service, except for messages necessary to confirm or process your opt-out request.

If you later wish to receive messages again, you may re-subscribe through the church's available enrollment process.

You may also contact the church at office@fbcsaltillo.org if you need assistance with opting out or managing your subscription.

6. Help and Support

If you have questions about the text messaging service, you may contact:

First Baptist Church Saltillo
311 Mobile St.
Saltillo, MS 38866
office@fbcsaltillo.org
fbcsaltillo.org

For assistance with the text messaging service, you may also reply HELP if supported by the service provider.

7. Changes to the Service

First Baptist Church Saltillo may modify, suspend, or discontinue its text messaging service at any time. We may also update these Terms of Service when necessary to reflect changes to the service, church communication practices, or applicable requirements.

The most current version of these Terms of Service will be made available through fbcsaltillo.org/textingterms.

8. Privacy

First Baptist Church Saltillo will use information provided through the text messaging service for purposes related to church communication and administration. We will not use your phone number for unrelated purposes.

Information collected through the service may be processed by the third-party text messaging provider used by First Baptist Church Saltillo. The handling of information by that provider may also be subject to the provider's own terms and privacy policies.

For more information about how First Baptist Church Saltillo handles personal information, please see our privacy policy or contact the church directly.

9. No Emergency Communication

The church's text messaging service should not be relied upon for emergency notifications or time-sensitive situations requiring immediate action. In an emergency, contact the appropriate emergency services or use another appropriate means of communication.

10. Acceptance of These Terms

By voluntarily subscribing to [Church Name]'s text messaging service, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms of Service and consent to receive the types of messages described above.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by following the opt-out instructions provided above.

First Baptist Church Saltillo
311 Mobile St.
Saltillo, MS 38866
office@fbcsaltillo.org
fbcsaltillo.org

Last Updated: October 1, 2026