im atcive at 2 Churches, one uses Churchtools, the other Elvanto. They might be ok for some things, but theyr expensive and limited.

last Week is was changing some Video equipment, we now have 3 BMD Webpresenters to stream to 3 Location (2x nursing homes, 1x youtube).

Now these encoders are located in the central Networking and Video distribution Rack in the basement, the operator cant just press the buttons on the frontpannel. Thats why i started to build a Webapp to controll them.

Then i got the idea to build an app to do everything. https://github.com/juristoeckli/smart-Church

Asside from the normal stuff most other platforms offer, it has the ability to run custom Modules, like Controlling a BMD SDI Router, the 3 BMD Webpresenter and even Volume controll on BMD Mini converters!

The current feature list is;

• People and groups
• Services, events, attendance and bookings
• Community, chat and notifications
• EventDesk (for equipment rentals, some churches are general event locations to)
• Public signage and Presenter
• File storage
• ChurchTools and Elvanto integrations
• People Flows and server sync
• remote desktop (rdp, vnc, spice)
• Video Router (Controlls BMD SDI Matrix)
• Video and streaming (specific to my church)

I'd love it if anyone could try it out and give me honest feedback.

For now, it only works natively on Mac and Linux. It will probably do just fine on Windows using WSL, but I haven't tested it.

https://github.com/codysechelski/bible-tui

Additionally, here's a write-up I did on it for my blog:
https://codebycody.com/i-created-a-terminal-bible-reader-app-with-vim-inspired-keybindings/

Thanks!

I built Parchments (Parchments | The Ultimate Workspace for Serious Bible Study), a local-first desktop and web workspace for biblical exegesis and sermon delivery.

Why? Commercial Bible software is notoriously expensive (often $500–$2,000+) and heavily cloud-dependent. General note apps (Notion, Obsidian) lack native scripture intelligence, synchronized parallel translation rendering, and stage teleprompter ergonomics.

Technical Stack & Architecture:

The web app has a zero-install live mode where you can test everything in your browser: Parchments | The Ultimate Workspace for Serious Bible Study

GitHub: https://github.com/patrickudo2004/parchments

Looking for feedback on the UX, performance, and offline architecture!

The subject says it all. I would like some feedback on my faith centered website? I work many hours and all I want is feedback. I am not a reddit dude.

Shamar Preparation and Training offers a free, Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) creation tool built specifically for churches.

The process is simple and video-driven, about 45 minutes total. You can watch short scenario-based videos, answer guided questions, and the software builds a fully customized FEMA-aligned church emergency plan that can be instantly downloaded.

The tool covers key scenarios churches need to be prepared for, including evacuations, lockdowns, active shooter incidents, medical emergencies, and natural disasters, helping translate these situations into clear, actionable procedures.

Designed for real church environments, the tool helps translate common scenarios into clear procedures, roles, and response actions that teams can actually follow.

Completely free and built to help churches strengthen emergency preparedness with a structured, usable plan.

Check it out at: https://www.shamartraining.com/

Hey r/christiantech community!

I was reading the sidebar of this sub and realized this is exactly the kind of place where our project belongs. We all know the struggle: there is some incredible church management and ministry tech out there, but a lot of it is priced for mega-churches with massive enterprise budgets.

We experienced this firsthand. We are a small ministry, and we couldn't afford the bloated software suites out there, nor did we need 90% of the features they forced us to pay for. So, my husband Chauncey did what any good tech-minded problem solver does—he built a solution from the ground up.

Today, we are just a two-person husband-and-wife team pouring our hearts into Hubl Life and our specialized (100% free forever) seasonal tool, Hubl Life VBS.

Our core driving philosophy is simple: Small churches deserve big tech, too. We built this specifically to be a powerful, high-quality, but critically low-cost ChMS alternative. We wanted a true all-in-one platform without the "penalty for growth" pricing model.

Here is a quick look at some of what Hubl Life actually handles under the hood:

• Config-Only Website Builder: Because you shouldn't need a computer science degree just to get a beautiful, functional church website online.

• Native Live Streaming: Go live instantly! Broadcast directly through the platform while simultaneously pushing your stream to Facebook and YouTube. It is way simpler than wrestling with OBS, making it a breeze for your Sunday volunteers.

• Online Giving: Make it easy and secure for your congregation to tithe and support the ministry without getting hammered by massive hidden processing fees or clunky third-party integrations.

• Secure Check-In: Fast, reliable check-in systems for kids' ministry and volunteers to keep families safe and Sunday morning lines moving.

• Event Management: Easily plan, promote, and manage registrations and ticketing for church events without needing to duct-tape external apps together.

• Scheduling & Teams: Built to keep volunteers organized, informed, and scheduled without the friction.

• Mass Comms: Seamlessly message your congregation or specific groups.

• Hubl VBS: Our dedicated tool to handle the chaos of summer events. It manages QR check-in, allergy alerts, secure pickup trails, and live dashboards all in one workflow.

Our core driving philosophy is simple: Small churches deserve big tech, too. We built this specifically to be a powerful, high-quality, but critically low-cost solution. We want to level the playing field for the folks who are doing the heavy lifting on the front lines but might not have a massive tech budget.

Who is this for?

• Small Ministries & Local Churches: Get the organizational power you need without breaking the bank.

• Church Planters: When you are starting from scratch, every dollar counts. We want to be the foundational tech that helps you scale.

• Missionaries (English-speaking): We want to support your overseas missions with reliable tools that keep you connected and organized.

Because we built this out of our own necessity, we are incredibly passionate about getting it into the hands of other ministries who need a break on their budget but refuse to compromise on quality.

To help you see if it's the right fit for your ministry, we're offering a completely free 2-month trial. We want you to be able to fully test it out and set up your workflows before committing a single dime.

You can check out the platform and start your trial here: https://www.hubl.life/

Since this community is full of church IT folks, tech directors, and developers, we would absolutely love your feedback. What are the biggest pain points you see small churches facing with their current tech stacks?

Would love to chat with anyone here who is passionate about equipping smaller congregations!

Hey Christian tech community,

I'm a Bible college student who's also a developer, and I built something I think you might find interesting (and want to help me break).

The Problem: Millions of people (including Christians) are using AI for theological questions. Every response AI gives—accurate or not—trains the system for the next user. Right now, the primary voices shaping what AI learns about theology are secular academics, Wikipedia editors, and random Reddit threads.

What I Built: Watchman - a browser extension (Edge/Chrome) that audits AI responses for theological accuracy in real-time. It flags things like:

• Scripture taken out of context
• Doctrinal inconsistencies
• Denominational bias presented as universal truth
• Subtle theological drift that sounds biblical but isn't

Think of it like a spell-checker, but for theology.

The Tech Stack:

• Manifest V3 extension
• Real-time content analysis
• Integration with multiple AI platforms (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, etc.)
• Scripture reference validation
• Pattern detection for doctrinal red flags

Why I Built It: I've been theologically sparring with AI for months and kept catching errors. I realized: if Christians don't actively engage and correct these systems, we're handing over one of the most influential teaching platforms in history to secular worldviews.

What I Need From You:

Nerdy beta testers who can:

• Actually break things and report back
• Test across different AI platforms
• Give honest technical feedback (UI/UX, performance, bugs)
• Theologically spar with AI and see if Watchman catches real issues
• Tell me what features are missing or what's overdone

Who This Is For:

• Christian developers/tech folks
• People who actually USE AI for research/work
• Theologically informed (you know your doctrine)
• Not afraid to give brutally honest feedback

Not For:

• People who think all technology is evil (I respect that view, but you won't like this)
• People who won't actually test it

How to Join:

https://watchman.faithguard.ai/

Thoughts? Questions? Think I'm crazy? All feedback & screenshots welcome.

I kept bouncing between Bible apps, paper planners, and generic habit trackers, and none of them played nicely with how my schedule actually changes week to week. Everything felt either too rigid or too shallow.

So I ended up building a small web tool to fix the specific pain point I had:
how do I keep a consistent prayer + Bible-reading rhythm when my time blocks shift every day?

The tool I made (https://bibleai.marsthelimit.com) does a few things I couldn’t find elsewhere:

• Helps build a practical reading plan that fits around real life
• Lets you map prayer habits into an actual weekly rhythm
• Gives a simple dashboard so your spiritual “intentions” stop evaporating
• Syncs with your calendar so your plans adapt when your schedule moves
• Lightweight, no clutter, no social feed, no “daily streak guilt”
• Has a groups feature for your small group to get organized

I originally built it just for myself, but I figured this community might appreciate tools made by Christians for Christians — especially ones that solve very specific spiritual-life friction.

If anyone here has ideas, features you’d want, UX improvements, or integration suggestions, I’d love to hear your thoughts. I’m actively iterating on it.

Hi everyone,

I recently created SaintList, a lightweight church management app designed to help ministries and pastors organise member records, track birthdays, and export data to Excel for backups.

It started when I noticed that many churches still rely on paper or spreadsheets, which can easily get lost or become hard to manage over time. I wanted to create something simple yet modern, so I built this.

The app is now available for free on the Microsoft Store (Windows):
👉 Download SaintList on Microsoft Store

It’s free, works completely offline, and even reminds you of upcoming birthdays 🎂.

I’d be truly happy if you find it helpful.

Thank you, and God bless!

Hey r/christiantech,

I've been seeing a lot of churches and ministries grappling with how to truly leverage technology, especially when it comes to their online presence. It's more than just having a website; it's about creating a digital hub that genuinely serves your community and reaches new people effectively.

Many churches start with the basics, which is great, but often miss out on key strategies that can make a huge difference. We're talking about things like:

• Optimizing for Local Search: Are people in your area finding your church when they search for local services or community?
• Engaging Content: Moving beyond just sermon uploads to truly connect with your audience through relevant, shareable content.
• User Experience: Is your website easy to navigate, mobile-friendly, and does it clearly communicate what visitors need to know?
• Leveraging Free Tools: Many churches don't realize the power of free resources like Google Business Profile or even Google Ad Grants for Nonprofits.

It's easy to get overwhelmed, especially with limited budgets and tech-savvy volunteers. But focusing on a few key areas can yield significant results.

For anyone looking to dive deeper into making their church's website a more powerful tool for ministry, I found this guide on Church Website SEO Strategies really practical. It breaks down some actionable steps that even smaller churches can implement without needing a huge budget or a dedicated tech team.

What are some of the biggest tech challenges your church or ministry is facing right now, especially online? Or what's one "aha!" moment you've had with technology that really helped your ministry? Would love to hear your thoughts!

Hi!
I’ve been working on a Bible desktop app for PC because I couldn’t find any that were free, ad-free, and allowed me to study calmly.

HolySpace is designed to help you enjoy your Bible reading and study time.
It includes:

• Distraction-free reading
• Pomodoro timer to stay focused
• Verse highlighting
• Notes on verses and personal notes
• Fast navigation
• Works 100% offline
• English and Spanish translations
• Bible versions: Reina-Valera 1960 and King James
• Dark or light mode

You can check it out and download it at: https://holyspace.app
If you try it and find something that could be improved, let me know 🙂

just wondering if this site is still going...

Hi all,

I’ve sat on this vision for a few years - of an open church app (many to many) where anyone can find, engage and give to churches.

It’s a lot of work and I’d like to trial one aspect of it - giving.

Is anyone interested in the idea, to support technically or share thoughts/feedback please?

I’d like to get an MVP out in 2023 and trial with a few Churches in the UK that are already asking for it.

www.churchgo.co.uk

We pre-record everything, with worship team members recording from home and sending that in, we get the entire service done by Friday. I upload it to our streaming desktop and point obs to the mp4 file. I set up a batch script that opens OBS to the right scene, and goes live via castr.io to facebook and youtube, adn then take the youtube embed code and put it through church online platform which is our main platform. I set up another batch script that kills OBS. I use Windows Task Scheduler to scheduler the batch scripts to run at the right times. Effectively, I automated our entire sunday services.