Most churches offering online services struggle with the same problem: people watch, but they don't connect. Altar Live was built to solve that gap — giving churches a way to make online gatherings feel more like being in the same room.^1
Altar Live combines livestreaming with interactive features like virtual "tables" (small video groups of up to 4), lobby rooms for before-and-after fellowship, private and group messaging, polls, and detailed attendee analytics — including tracking anonymous visitors who return week after week. It integrates with existing livestream providers like YouTube, Vimeo, and Facebook, and serves as a full Zoom replacement for small groups, staff meetings, marriage retreats, and conferences. Tiered plans offer an accessible entry point for smaller churches and a full-featured premium plan with priority support, dedicated account management, and staff training.^2
In March 2026, Altar Live entered a new chapter when it was acquired by JX3 Digital — a faith-based digital agency co-founded by four ministry leaders who were customers long before they became owners. CEO Joe Aleshire (creative media producer behind The Shepnaz Podcast and other church podcasts), Boyd Landis (Chief Experience Officer; Worship & Creative Arts Media Specialist at The Naz Church), Jason Gleim (Chief Technical Officer; VP of Technology at Smart Church Solutions, 25+ years in software and IT), and Joshua Aleshire (Chief Operations Officer; MBA, Mount Vernon Nazarene University) bring decades of hands-on digital ministry experience across the Nazarene denomination. Their vision: equip churches with tools that foster discipleship, not just viewership. Founding CEO Stephanie Antonucci Leathe and the 923 Digital team originally built Altar Live in June 2020, scaling it to over 1,300 churches worldwide.^3
Why Churches Love It"Previously, we used to see a 50% drop off when the 'official' portion of our online event ended. But with Altar Live, 80% stuck around afterward to chat for 15+ minutes. Altar's features afforded us an ability not possible with Zoom or other platforms." — Adam Graber, FaithTech^1
"Altar Live has allowed us to continue engaging those who can only access worship from home. Different from social media platforms, Altar Live allows us a beautiful way to build community across distance and time. I now know and have worshipped with people who I have yet to meet in person." — Chloe McElyea, The Table UMC^4
"We have found it to be a flexible and intuitive tool for discipling people, empowering small group leaders, facilitating conversation, and enjoying real interaction. We love Altar Live!" — Joel Tate, Furnace Brook Wesleyan Church^5
Notable- Serving over 1,300 churches worldwide with 60,000+ meeting joins^1
- Acquired by JX3 Digital (March 2026) — now led by pastors and church technologists who used the platform in real ministry; both the iOS and Android apps are now published under the JX3 Digital developer account, completing the ownership transition across all platforms^3^7
- Tiered pricing with a 14-day free trial and no contracts, plus an entry-level tier designed for smaller congregations^2
- Well-reviewed on Capterra with exceptional marks for customer service^4
- Integrates with YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, Ecamm, and church management systems^2
- Includes Altar Academy — coaching and training resources for building an online strategy^2
- Founded in 2020 by Stephanie Antonucci Leathe and the 923 Digital team (Boston, MA)^9
