Introducing StoryPath™ from Mission 17

Simplifying discipleship, Evangelism, & Assimilation

In today's digital era, three notable consumer trends have emerged: the shift to mobile-first experiences, an insatiable demand for short-form videos, and a pronounced preference for text communication.

Mission 17's innovative StoryPath™ system provides churches a streamlined approach to simplified engagement, optimizing the natural ways congregants (and their friends) learn, share, and communicate.

Technology Breakthrough Removes Barriers. . .

No App | No Login | No Password


Frictionless Nurture Sequence

Easily guide your congregation and community outreach initiatives through a modern-day “Yellow Brick Road.”

A quick scan or text to our mobile intelligence platform, customized with a provided church or ministry-specific keyword, launches an intuitive and individually measurable video-nurture sequence.

HOW IT WORKS

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The Story Path™ system offers curated, high-quality video content that progresses with the user—even if they advance quickly—and thoughtfully sends reminder texts if they forget to watch along the way.

Customized for Your Church

  1. Church Logo

  2. Custom formatted pastoral intro and check-ins along the journey

  3. Curated study notes for additional learning and understanding

  4. Direct links to church’s website, social media, and other channels.

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Monthly Pricing

By Church Size

Mission 17’s monthly pricing is based on average monthly attendance.

Small

$99

0-250 Attendance

+Texting


Medium

$199

250-750 Attendance

+Texting


Large

$299

750-2,500 Attendance

+Texting


X-Large

$399

2,500+ Attendance

+Texting

($99 per additional site)


(approx. 2.5¢ per text - SMS & MMS)

$257 setup fee includes:

  • Brand Wrapping (Logo, Social Media and other links)

  • Integration of Church-Provided Videos

  • Personalized Digital and Printable Collateral

“Having this branded with our local church is just great because it’s a great opportunity for us to invite people who don’t even come to church but also get discipled.”

-Pastor Mark | Meridian ID.

Frequently asked questions:

  • StoryPath utilizes groundbreaking mobile intelligence technology. With it, any constituent can receive a sequence of short-form videos straight to their mobile device, activated with just a text message.

    This proprietary system enables churches to share branded video content sequences, removing the often-cumbersome registration barriers that can hinder engagement.

    There’s no need for app downloads, email submissions, or password setups. Furthermore, our intelligent system enhances user engagement by allowing videos to be viewed in a binge mode. And if someone misses watching a video?

    Our system ensures they receive friendly text reminders to catch up on the content they’ve missed. For churches, this means improved reach, engagement, and connection with their congregation and community, all without the hurdles of traditional online content delivery methods.

  • StoryPath stands apart in a crowded field of video and texting platforms, offering an experience tailored not just to deliver content, but to genuinely engage. Our platform uniquely curates an "Arc of Engagement" or what we like to call a "Yellow Brick Road", which distributes videos, typically ranging from 90 seconds to 3 minutes, in a thoughtfully sequenced manner. This design ensures the content is digestible, allowing viewers to fit it seamlessly into their busy lives.

    Where many platforms may simply dump content or flood users with notifications, StoryPath's sophisticated system crafts a real-time, device-specific link for each user. This enables a "smart binge" feature – if a user chooses to engage with a month-long devotional journey and watches five episodes in one sitting, our system ensures that the next engagement starts right at episode six.

    Perhaps most importantly, StoryPath is attentive to its users. It recognizes unviewed content or untouched links, prompting the system to gently nudge users to resume their journey right where they left off. And while the foundation of our technology might be text-based, it's essential to recognize that StoryPath transcends the capabilities of traditional texting platforms. At its core, it's a mobile intelligence storytelling tool, designed to foster deeper connections through thoughtful engagement.

  • StoryPath's intelligent video sequencing is a testament to the power of integrated, cutting-edge technology. At its core, the system creates a frictionless nurture sequence for video content, using a harmonious blend of SMS and MMS capabilities, specialized landing pages for video content (complete with branded headers and footers), a proprietary CRM database that keenly monitors viewing behaviors, and a marketing automation and rules engine.

    What truly sets StoryPath apart is the unity of these components. While many platforms might utilize separate tools, each potentially introducing its own set of challenges and barriers, StoryPath has ingeniously combined all four into a singular, interoperable system. This seamless integration eliminates the need for the traditional login procedures that often serve as barriers for many users.

    The linchpin of this system? A user's cell number. It acts as the unique identifier, eliminating the complexities often associated with white-labeling and individualized data tracking. And the beauty is in its simplicity: the moment a user sends a text, their cell number is automatically logged by our integrated CRM database, paving the way for a personalized, engaging video sequence.

  • Absolutely! The StoryPath platform is designed with adaptability in mind. We can integrate with various popular CRM systems through both direct and API integrations.

    The Mission 17 team is dedicated to ensuring that our platform aligns well with the needs of churches, and as part of that commitment, we're actively working to ensure compatibility with the most popular church CRM platforms.

    We anticipate these integrations to be ready by Q2 of 2024, providing churches with a seamless experience between StoryPath and their existing management tools.

  • The StoryPath system and platform, an offering of Mission 17, is brought to life through a global and perpetual license granted by Engage Technologies Group, Inc., a commercial company primarily dedicated to serving and educating patients through their doctors, healthcare professionals, and medical companies. Michael Boerner is the esteemed founder of both Mission 17 and Engage Technologies Group, Inc.

  • Mission 17, with its offering StoryPath, operates as an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) ministry. It's driven by the mission to unify and serve Christian churches in the US and globally. The cutting-edge technology behind StoryPath is made possible through a global and perpetual license from Engage Technologies Group, Inc.

    This commercial entity primarily focuses on serving and educating patients through their doctors, healthcare professionals, and medical companies. Michael Boerner is the founder of both Mission 17 and Engage Technologies Group, Inc., symbolizing a unique collaboration between the two entities.

    While benefiting from the licensing agreement with Engage, Mission 17 pursues its objectives autonomously, centering its efforts around its ministry goals.