​Last Updated: July 16, 2026

Welcome to the Piedmont Baptist Church SMS Messaging Program. These SMS Terms and Conditions govern your participation in receiving text messages from Piedmont Baptist Church. By opting in to receive text messages, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Program Description

Piedmont Baptist Church uses SMS and MMS messaging to communicate with members, guests, volunteers, ministry participants, and others who have requested church communications.

Messages may include:

• Church announcements

• Worship service reminders

• Event information and registration updates

• Ministry news

• Prayer initiatives

• Volunteer scheduling

• Weather related closings or schedule changes

• Emergency notifications

• Stewardship or giving reminders

• Other church related communications

2. Consent to Receive Messages

You may opt in to receive text messages by:

• Completing an online or printed connection form

• Registering for a church event or ministry

• Providing your mobile number through an approved church platform

• Texting a published keyword

• Otherwise giving express consent to receive SMS communications

By opting in, you certify that:

• You are the subscriber or customary user of the mobile number provided.

• You consent to receive recurring SMS messages from Piedmont Baptist Church.

• Messages may be sent using automated technology or a messaging platform.

• Your consent is not required to attend services, participate in ministries, or make donations.

3. Message Frequency

Message frequency varies depending on your involvement with the church, ministry participation, events, and important announcements.

4. Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply according to your wireless carrier’s plan. Piedmont Baptist Church is not responsible for any charges assessed by your carrier.

5. Opting Out

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message from Piedmont Baptist Church.

You may also request removal by contacting the church office.

After opting out, you may receive one confirmation message verifying your removal from the SMS program.

6. Help

For assistance, reply HELP to any text message.

You may also contact:

Piedmont Baptist Church
5870 Wright Road
Kannapolis, NC 28081

Phone: 704 933 5271

Email: info@piedmontbc.org

Website: www.pbckannapolis.org

7. Wireless Carrier Disclaimer

Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Message delivery depends upon your carrier, wireless service, and network availability.

8. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Information collected through our SMS program is handled according to our SMS Privacy Policy.

Mobile information, SMS opt in data, and text messaging consent will never be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

Information may only be shared with trusted vendors who provide services necessary to operate our messaging platform.

9. Appropriate Use

Our SMS service is intended solely for church related communications.

Text messaging should not be used to report emergencies or request immediate pastoral, medical, or emergency assistance. In an emergency, call 911.

10. Children’s Privacy

The SMS program is not intended for children under the age of 13.

11. Changes to These Terms

Piedmont Baptist Church reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued participation in the SMS program constitutes acceptance of any revisions.

 

SMS Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 16, 2026

Piedmont Baptist Church respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you provide when participating in our SMS messaging program.

Information We Collect

When you subscribe to receive text messages, we may collect:

• Your name

• Your mobile telephone number

• Your communication preferences

• Records of your consent to receive SMS messages

• The date and method of your enrollment

• Messages you send to us

• Delivery and opt out information

• Other information you voluntarily provide

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Send church announcements and ministry updates

• Provide event reminders and schedule changes

• Coordinate volunteers and ministry teams

• Respond to questions and requests

• Maintain communication preferences

• Process HELP and STOP requests

• Improve church communications

• Comply with legal and messaging platform requirements

Information Sharing

Piedmont Baptist Church does not sell or rent your personal information.

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

All categories listed above exclude text messaging originator opt in data and consent. This information will not be shared with any third parties.

We may share limited information with trusted service providers only as necessary to deliver text messaging services on behalf of Piedmont Baptist Church.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information. While no electronic system is completely secure, we strive to maintain appropriate safeguards against unauthorized access.

Data Retention

We retain SMS related information only as long as necessary to:

• Operate our messaging program

• Maintain consent records

• Process communication requests

• Meet legal and regulatory requirements

Your Choices

You may:

• Reply STOP to unsubscribe.

• Reply HELP for assistance.

• Contact the church office to update your phone number or communication preferences.

Opting out of SMS messages will not affect other forms of communication that you have chosen to receive.

External Links

Our text messages may include links to our website or other ministry resources. Those websites may have separate privacy practices.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any revisions will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding our SMS program, Terms and Conditions, or Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Piedmont Baptist Church
5870 Wright Road
Kannapolis, NC 28081

Phone: 704 933 5271

Email: info@piedmontbc.org

Website: www.pbckannapolis.org

 

SMS Consent Language

By checking this box, I agree to receive recurring text messages from Piedmont Baptist Church regarding church services, ministries, events, volunteer opportunities, reminders, and important church updates. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out at any time or HELP for assistance. Consent is not a condition of attendance, participation, or giving. By subscribing, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the SMS Terms and Conditions and SMS Privacy Policy.

One recommendation: since this is going on your church website, I would create two separate pages instead of one long page:

• /sms-terms-and-conditions

• /sms-privacy-policy

Then place links to both pages in your SMS signup form. This is the format most carriers and A2P 10DLC reviewers expect and generally results in the smoothest approval process.