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American Cloud is a U.S.-based cloud infrastructure provider offering compute, storage, and networking services. It emphasizes cost transparency, avoids network egress fees, and provides technical support for users deploying applications on its platform.

PubCrank is a lightweight CMS designed for Markdown-based static site generators like Astro, Eleventy, Hugo, and Jekyll. It provides editing guardrails to help content creators and editors update site content without disrupting layout or style. Local editing is free, but future cloud features may introduce monetization.

Life.Church Open Network is developed by Life Covenant Church, Inc., a non-profit entity based in Edmond, Oklahoma. Leveraging Tech for Jesus, this platform offers over 100,000 free resources to churches worldwide, including sermon outlines, children's lessons, worship music, graphics, and ministry training materials. Designed to empower pastors and church leaders, the Open Network provides tools to help them lead and grow their congregations effectively. All resources are freely available with no membership fees or usage restrictions, reflecting Life.Church's commitment to generosity and support for the global Church.

Last Hour Hosting provides reliable web hosting services with a focus on affordability and accessibility for ministries and individuals seeking to build an online presence. As a profit-modeled entity, it operates in the commercial space but positions itself to support faith-based projects and community-driven websites.

All-in-one translation and accessibility platform. It enables your events and content to be accessible in many languages through captions, translations, transcriptions, and more. It’s completely accessible through the web and does not require installation or download.

Bible Brain API, developed by Faith Comes By Hearing, is a nonprofit digital Bible platform offering developers access to Scripture in text, audio, and video across more than 1,400 languages. The RESTful API delivers content—with features like Bible version selection, Fileset grouping, verse-level playback timing, and Gospel Film integration—enabling creators to build inclusive, graphic-rich Bible experiences. API keys are required to use the system and licensing terms apply.

FaithTech is a global community of Christ‑followers working in technology, united to solve real‑world problems and advance the gospel. Through city‑based communities, hackathons, and collaborative projects, it connects innovators, developers, and designers with ministries and causes in need of digital solutions. Operating as a nonprofit, FaithTech fosters a culture of generosity, collaboration, and discipleship—equipping believers to use their skills to serve the Church and the world.

The Bible Plugin is a free, open-source WordPress tool powered by the Bible Brain API, designed to put God’s Word directly into websites—no downloads, no barriers. Developed by Reaching Asia, Inc., a nonprofit using tech for Jesus, this plugin empowers churches and mission-minded believers to localize Scripture in over 2,000 languages and embed it seamlessly into their digital outreach. It’s strategic, intuitive, and built from real-world ministry experience to serve seekers and strengthen discipleship online.

OpenTheo is a 100% free, open, and searchable index of transcribed Christian audio and video content. It’s an ecumenical ministry, unaffiliated with any single denomination, and affirms the Apostles’ Creed as its faith statement1. The platform hosts thousands of hours of teaching—from verse-by-verse Bible exposition to topical apologetics—featuring voices like Steve Gregg, Mike Licona, NT Wright, and Stand to Reason. Content is fully transcribed and searchable, making it a unique resource for study, sermon prep, and theological research. OpenTheo invites Christian content creators—podcasters, YouTubers, preachers—to have their material transcribed and published free of charge. While clearly mission-oriented and paywall-free, its organizational structure and nonprofit status are not publicly verified.

Scripture App Builder is a desktop tool that allows ministries, translators, and developers to create custom Bible apps for Android and iOS—no coding required. Users can combine Scripture text with synchronized audio, customize fonts and colors, and distribute apps offline via Bluetooth, SD cards, or app stores. It supports multiple translations, verse highlighting, glossary integration, and even verse-on-image sharing. The tool is especially valuable for oral learners and unreached language groups. Developed by SIL International, a registered nonprofit focused on language development and Bible accessibility.

Scripture Forge is a web-based platform that helps Bible translation teams draft, edit, and check Scripture collaboratively. It includes AI-assisted draft generation, community feedback tools, and secure workflows for geographically dispersed contributors. Translators can launch modular "Community Checking" campaigns, gather feedback via text or audio, and integrate with Paratext for seamless project management. The platform is designed for heart-language speakers, oral learners, and diaspora communities. Developed by SIL International, a registered nonprofit, Scripture Forge is free to use and open to contributors worldwide.

Build Your Faith App presents itself as a spiritual wellness tool, offering affirmations, healing prayers, gratitude games, and interactive activities for those facing health challenges. While the language is ministry-flavored, the platform is structured as a for-profit startup and actively participates in entrepreneurial pitch competitions (including the T.D. Jakes Good Soil Forum). Its model leans on subscriptions, fundraising, and startup-style growth rather than nonprofit stewardship.

LightDao is a blockchain-based NFT platform created for Christian faith-inspired digital artists. It allows creators to mint and sell Christian-themed NFTs, with proceeds intended to support charitable and social impact projects such as clean water, poverty relief, education, and youth programs. The platform positions itself as "faith-driven" but operates as a commercial NFT marketplace built on Solana. It provides onboarding support for artists and charities entering the Web3 space, offering technical guidance for creating and selling NFTs.