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Journeys

Follow-up that runs itself — and feels personal

Guide people from first visit to real connection, step by step.

Journeys are the heart of Church Loop. They ensure no one is missed, and every person receives intentional follow-up at the right time.

From first-time visitors to long-term engagement, you can build simple flows that happen automatically — while still feeling human.

Core capabilities

Step-by-Step Flows

Design clear follow-up paths.

  • Build journeys visually
  • Add steps in order
  • Keep flows simple and intentional
Journey editor · First visit
1

SMS · Thank you

2

Wait · 2 days

3

Email · Warm hello

4

Task · Welcome call

Steps · Email + SMS

Email · Warm hello

Day 3

SMS · Quick nudge

Day 5

Email & SMS Automation

Communicate automatically.

  • Send messages at each step
  • Mix email and SMS
  • Stay consistent without effort

Smart Timing

Send messages at the right moment.

  • Add delays between steps
  • Control timing precisely
  • Avoid overwhelming people
Timing
1

SMS · Thank you

Wait · 3 days

Then continue automatically

3

Email · Next steps

Team task

Call to say welcome

Assigned · John · Due Tue 6 pm

John gets notified when this step becomes active — automation handles the when.

Team Tasks

Keep the human touch.

  • Assign follow-up tasks
  • Notify team members
  • Combine automation with personal care

Trigger-Based Journeys

Start journeys automatically.

  • From forms
  • From groups
  • From events
Enrol · Alex Morgan

Alex Morgan

First visit · Sun

First visit · 14 days

Enrolled · starts tomorrow 9:00 am

Journey health

Active

38

Waiting

12

Completed

156

Progress Tracking

See what's working.

  • Track journey progress
  • See who completed steps
  • Identify drop-offs

Everything works together

Church Loop isn't a collection of tools — it's one connected system.

  • Forms feed into People
  • People go into Groups
  • Groups trigger Journeys
  • Journeys send Email and SMS
  • Events connect everything

Start free — put this into practice with your team