I remember the days when I could call church members only on a landline because that’s all we had. Then, I recall when my church bought me a pager to wear on my belt so members could reach me—yet even then, I had to find a landline to call. Now, of course, we have our cell phones to use. Perhaps these posts will help you think about using your phone in ministry:
8 Ways to “Redeem” Your Cell Phone for Ministry Use
10 Reasons to Use the Telephone Rather than Email in Ministry
9 Reasons I Need to Put My Phone Down during Meetings and Conversation
7 Reasons an Unexpected Short Phone Call from a Pastor Can Be Encouraging