Tools
Software, platforms, and resources used across ministry workflows — grouped by type, with cost, difficulty, and offline capability noted.
Translation
2 tools
Bible translation software used by translators worldwide. Tracks progress, supports checking, and connects teams.
Requires training. Used by UBS and SIL translation teams globally.
Audio
4 tools
Professional audio editing software for mastering and mixing.
Used by professional recording studios.
Free open-source audio recording and editing software.
Good for simple recording. Export to MP3/WAV for distribution.
Organization that records oral Bible audio and distributes via Proclaimer devices and apps.
Works with translation teams globally for free audio recording.
Film
2 tools
Provides the Jesus Film in 2000+ languages. Also supports dubbing new languages.
Contact JFP for dubbing partnerships.
Publishing
5 tools
Organizations providing licensed Scripture text for publishing.
Contact for text licensing and translation rights.
Create and distribute illustrated books and materials in local languages. Made by SIL.
Used for literacy and Bible story materials.
API-based platform for distributing Bible text and audio. Powers many Bible apps.
Used by faith.com / American Bible Society ecosystem.
Build Scripture apps for Android and iOS without coding. Supports audio, text, and study helps.
Made by SIL. Widely used for minority language Scripture distribution.
Distribution
1 tool
Radio Broadcast Platforms
Traditional and internet radio for broad Scripture audio distribution.
HCJB, TWR, and others partner for mission broadcasts.
Outreach
3 tools
Mobile app for sharing faith conversations and Gospel presentations.
From Cru. Supports many languages.
Search and display advertising for reaching seekers on Google.
Google Grants available for nonprofits — up to $10k/month free.
Media
2 tools
Design tool for creating social media graphics and campaign materials.
Easy to use. Many mission orgs use for outreach content.
Follow-up
4 tools
Automated chatbot flows for following up with ad respondents via Messenger.
Popular in M2M campaigns for automated first response.
Encrypted messaging app useful for sensitive follow-up contexts and group discipleship.
Good for security-sensitive regions.
Form builders for collecting seeker responses from ads or landing pages.
Use to route seekers to follow-up teams.
Discipleship
2 tools
Church management software for tracking disciples, groups, and follow-up.
Used by many churches for managing new believer follow-up.