Everything Sermon Translate Does
A complete list of features built for multilingual churches and individual churchgoers. No dormant or experimental code is listed here — only what the app exposes today.
Live sermon translation
Speech-to-text and translation run continuously while the pastor speaks. The pipeline is optimized for church vocabulary and low latency, and it supports switching source and target languages mid-service.
Bible verse popups
When a speaker clearly references a Bible passage, the verse text appears in the listener's chosen language and Bible version. The detection is conservative to avoid false positives.
Multiple language mode
One speaker feeds listeners in every supported target language at the same time. Each listener selects their own reading language on their own device.
Conversation Mode
Two people share one microphone. Each side of the screen shows the other person's words translated. The screen can be flipped 180° for face-to-face use.
Subtitle mode
A large-text, projector-friendly view for the sanctuary screen. The congregation reads captions from the front of the room while the speaker continues preaching.
Transcripts
Every session is transcribed in the language it was spoken and saved to the account for later review, sharing and searching.
AI sermon notes
After or during a service, generate a structured summary: main theme, outline, key teachings, Bible passages, takeaways and reflection questions.
Custom church glossary
Store names of ministries, elders, deacons, hymn titles and doctrinal phrases once. The glossary enforces consistent translation across every session.
Bilingual Bible reader
Read any Bible passage side-by-side in two languages. Useful for multilingual small groups and Bible study.
How do churches translate sermons live with this app?
The speaker opens Sermon Translate on a phone, tablet or laptop, selects the spoken language and the translation language, and starts listening. Transcripts and translations appear on that device and on any listener phone that scans the session QR code. No headsets, no interpreter booth, no extra hardware.
Which languages are supported?
Sermon Translate supports 11 app languages: English, Traditional & Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, Farsi / Persian, Korean, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Filipino / Tagalog, Japanese and Cantonese as spoken sources and English, Traditional & Simplified Chinese, Vietnamese, Farsi / Persian, Korean, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Filipino / Tagalog, Japanese, Cantonese and Fuzhounese as translation targets. Every listener can pick their own reading language.
How is this different from Google Translate or generic AI translation apps?
Google Translate is a powerful general-purpose translator. Sermon Translate is designed around the workflow of a Christian service: church vocabulary, hymn titles, proper names, Bible book names, and verse-reference popups that appear when the speaker clearly references a passage.
Do we need to install anything?
No. It runs in a modern browser on iPhone, Android and desktop. The speaker opens it on one device; the congregation scans a QR code or visits the link. Each listener needs their own account or trial after the free period.
Can it replace a human interpreter?
Sermon Translate is designed for low-latency live sermon translation and handles common preaching vocabulary well. Many churches use it as the primary translation layer for weekly services; others use it alongside a human interpreter for rare languages or high-stakes events. It is a tool, not a person.