Our Commitment to Privacy: As followers of Christ, we believe in treating each person with dignity and respect. This includes protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we communicate with our church family and community.
In our ministry to serve our church family and community, we may collect:
Note about phone numbers and SMS: Having your phone number on file for any of the purposes above does not enroll you in our SMS text-message program. SMS enrollment requires a separate, explicit opt-in — see Section 3 below.
How SMS Consent Is Obtained: Having your mobile number in our records — for the church directory, emergency contacts, donation receipts, pastoral care, or any other church purpose — does not by itself constitute consent to receive text messages. SMS consent is separate from and independent of any other agreement or relationship with the church. It is obtained only through one of two explicit, optional opt-in methods:
SMS Consent Is Not a Condition of Anything Else: You may attend services, become a member, donate, request pastoral care, participate in any ministry, or use any other church service without consenting to receive SMS. SMS consent applies only to the SMS program described in this section and is never a condition of any other agreement, service, account, or transaction with The Work of Jesus Christ.
Types of Messages We Send:
Message Frequency: We typically send 2-6 messages per month, with additional messages during special events or urgent church matters. We respect your time and will not overwhelm you with unnecessary messages.
Your Control:
Text Message Service: We use Twilio, a trusted third-party service, to deliver our text messages. Your phone number and message content are securely processed through their system to reach you. Mobile information and SMS opt-in consent data are not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing, promotional, or any other purposes. All data-sharing categories described in this Privacy Policy exclude text-messaging originator opt-in data and consent; that information is not shared with any third party.
Messaging Rates: Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for any delayed or undelivered messages, and we are not responsible for carrier charges.
We use your information solely for ministry and church purposes:
We respect the confidentiality of our church family:
Information shared in confidence with pastoral staff (including prayer requests, counseling, and personal matters) is treated with the highest level of confidentiality and pastoral privilege, shared only with your explicit consent or as required by law for safety purposes.
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
We retain information as needed for ongoing ministry and legal requirements. If you are no longer part of our church community, we may retain basic contact information for pastoral purposes and legal compliance (such as donation records for IRS requirements).
You have the right to:
We take special care with information about minors in our programs. Parental consent is required for children's participation in church activities, and we maintain appropriate safeguards for all youth and children's ministries.
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our ministry practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated through church announcements, our website, and direct communication.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
The Work of Jesus Christ
Address: 1725 S. Central St. Building C, Suite 5, Centennial Park, AZ 86021
Phone: (888) 232-1201
Email: clerk@twjc.org
Website: twjc.org
You may also speak with any member of our pastoral staff during regular church services or by appointment.