Channel plan
Churches
5 channels 2 private Up to ~40
Create these channels
#announcements
Leaders post, everyone reads. Reactions only — no chatter.
#general
Everything that doesn't belong anywhere else.
#prayer
General requests people have agreed to share. Reply with /pray.
#pastoral-carePrivate
Sensitive needs for pastors and elders only.
#leadersPrivate
Staff and ministry leads coordinating the week.
Rhythm
- 1Monday: leaders post the week's plan in #leaders
- 2Thursday: rota confirmed and pinned in #sunday-ops
- 3Sunday: one recap in #announcements with the next steps
Tips
- Pin a 'Start here' post in #general: which channels to join, notification norms, who to ask.
- Agree out loud that non-urgent messages can wait until tomorrow. Urgent means a phone call.
- Never share someone's story without their permission — sensitive needs go to #pastoral-care.
"But all things should be done decently and in order." — 1 Corinthians 14:40