Real-time translation for live services

The Word, in every language, on every phone

Turn every smartphone in your congregation into a personal interpreter. Your pastor preaches — your people read along in their own language, in real time.

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No app to download Live in under 15 minutes 30+ languages

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47 listeners

Language: Español

Hoy quiero hablar sobre la gracia de Dios.

Somos justificados por la gracia mediante la fe.

Theology-aware AI Preserves doctrinal meaning

Church audio-visual volunteer at the sound desk with a laptop showing the Church Translation Live dashboard, congregation visible in the background

How it works

Three steps. Fifteen minutes. Every language.

If you can plug in a cable and display a QR code, you're ready to go. No specialist equipment. No technical expertise required.

Connect your sound desk AUX cable or USB interface from your mixing desk to any laptop. Press Start.

Share a QR code Display on screen before the service. No app to download — opens straight in any browser.

Congregation reads along Each listener picks their language. Translated text appears in real time, word by word.

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Features

Everything your church needs

Built specifically for live ministry — not adapted from a generic translation tool. Every listener hears the Word in their heart language.

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30+ languages

Native-script labels so listeners find their language instantly. From Spanish and French to Arabic, Mandarin, and Amharic.

Under 2-second latency

Translation appears within moments of the spoken word, so listeners follow along naturally — not playing catch-up.

No app required

Listeners scan a QR code and it opens in any mobile browser. No downloads, no accounts, no barriers.

Theology-aware AI

Preserves theological vocabulary and the speaker's pastoral tone. This isn't Google Translate — it understands the Gospel.

Live dashboard

See listener counts, language breakdown, and live transcript in real time as the service runs.

Post-service transcripts

Every session is transcribed and translated automatically. Review, edit, and publish as multilingual content.

Audio translation

Text-to-speech output so listeners who prefer to hear the translation can do so — ideal for those with visual impairments.

Human interpreter mode

Volunteer interpreters can speak their translation into a phone, with AI as fallback if they step away.

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Theological intelligence

This isn't Google Translate. It understands the Gospel.

Standard translation tools treat sermon text like any other content — an email, a webpage, a product description. But preaching carries doctrinal weight, pastoral tone, and biblical resonance that generic AI simply does not preserve.

Church Translation Live uses a theology-aware AI with a deep understanding of Christian vocabulary, Protestant doctrine, and the texture of pastoral communication. Across every language.

Preserves Protestant theological vocabulary in every target language
Understands biblical references and translates them consistently
Maintains the speaker's tone — whether exhortation, comfort, or teaching
Uses session context (topic, speaker, prior segments) for continuity
Handles idioms and culturally-specific illustrations appropriately

Pastor preaching with passion at a modern church pulpit, congregation visible behind

Source (English)

"We are justified by grace through faith, not by works of the law."

Generic translation (Spanish)

"Somos justificados por la gracia por la fe, no por las obras de la ley."

Grammatically correct, but loses the doctrinal weight of "justified" and flattens the Protestant emphasis on sola fide.

Church Translation Live (Spanish)

"Somos declarados justos por gracia mediante la fe, no por las obras de la ley."

Uses the established theological rendering. Preserves the rhetorical contrast and doctrinal precision that the congregation needs to hear.

Church screen showing the Church Translation Live QR code with 'Scan to follow in your language' instruction

Use cases

For every gathering, every Sunday

Whether your congregation speaks three languages or thirty, Church Translation Live meets every listener where they are.

Sunday services

Welcome every language speaker in your congregation, every week, with no extra overhead for your team.

Conferences & retreats

Multi-day events with international delegates. Each session translated independently, transcripts saved automatically.

Mission weeks

Visiting overseas speakers can be understood by every member of the congregation, in their heart language.

Family rooms & crèche

Parents follow the sermon live on their phone while caring for young children. No headsets, no booth needed.

Overflow rooms

Multi-site and overflow rooms receive the live translation via audio relay alongside the main service feed.

Accessibility

Deaf and hard-of-hearing members read the live transcript. Adjustable text size and auto-scroll included.

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Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

Start free and scale as your congregation grows. No hidden fees, no credit card required to start.

Starter

Free

Up to 4 sessions per month. Perfect for smaller churches exploring live translation.

4 sessions per month
2 translation languages
Up to 50 concurrent listeners
Text translation
QR code generation

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30+ languages, and growing

Each language shown with its native script, so listeners can find their heart language at a glance.

Spanish — Español French — Français German — Deutsch Portuguese — Português Dutch — Nederlands Italian — Italiano Polish — Polski Romanian — Română Ukrainian — Українська Russian — Русский Arabic — العربية Farsi — فارسی Turkish — Türkçe Mandarin — 普通话 Korean — 한국어 Japanese — 日本語 Hindi — हिन्दी Swahili — Kiswahili Amharic — አማርኛ Tigrinya — ትግርኛ

Questions

Common questions

Do we need any special equipment?

No specialist hardware is required. You need a laptop (any make, any operating system), an internet connection, and a cable to connect your sound desk. A USB audio interface (around £20–40) works best, or a simple AUX cable. That is it.

How accurate is the AI translation for theological content?

Significantly more accurate than generic tools for theological language. Our theology-aware AI has been designed specifically for Christian ministry contexts. It preserves Protestant doctrinal vocabulary, handles biblical terminology consistently, and understands pastoral register. For high-stakes contexts like international conferences, we also offer human interpreter channels so volunteers can work alongside the AI.

What if our Wi-Fi isn't great?

The listener page automatically reconnects if a connection is lost and catches up with any missed segments — so listeners don't lose their place. The capture laptop needs a stable internet connection (wired is best), but listeners' phones work well on most mobile data or shared Wi-Fi. We recommend a guest Wi-Fi network for congregations with many listeners.

Can we still use our existing volunteer interpreters?

Absolutely. Church Translation Live complements your volunteer interpreters, not replaces them. Our human interpreter mode lets volunteers speak their translation into a phone, which is then relayed to listeners in real time. The AI provides fallback coverage if an interpreter steps away. Your volunteers remain part of the ministry — and can now serve more people at once.

What about data privacy and GDPR?

No personal data is collected from listeners. They scan a QR code and open the listener page without creating an account or providing any identifying information. Session audio is processed for transcription and translation, then retained according to our data retention policy. We are fully GDPR-compliant. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

How quickly can we get set up?

Most churches are live within 15 minutes of creating an account. Sign up, create a session, connect your audio, display the QR code. Our setup guide walks you through each step. If you want a live demo with a member of our team first, book a 20-minute call.