When 30 nationalities gather on a Sunday morning and the pastor speaks in English, how does every person hear the message in their heart language? Glossa is an AI-powered real-time voice translation platform purpose-built for churches and events, delivering live sermon translation in over 100 languages directly to congregants' smartphones — no app download, no special hardware, no interpreters needed.^1
The setup takes seconds: connect your church's audio source, start streaming from any device, and display a QR code. Attendees scan, pick their language, and listen through headphones or read captions on their screen.^1 What sets Glossa apart is its voice cloning technology, which reproduces the pastor's own voice in the translated language, preserving the emotional cadence of the message. The AI is trained on biblical texts to accurately handle theological vocabulary and context — terms like "justification," "atonement," and "sanctification" come through clearly.^1
Glossa was born in a multilingual church. As the team shared on Microlaunch: "The idea started simple: an app for our own church. The response was overwhelming, so it grew into something bigger."^2 Founded by Anton Karbanovich, with Christina Lorentzson serving as Community Lead, the platform is now used by hundreds of churches worldwide — including congregations affiliated with SBC, Hillsong, PCA, Calvary Chapel, and UMC.^1^4 It integrates with ProPresenter, OBS, and RTMP streaming, and also serves as an accessibility tool for hard-of-hearing members through real-time transcription.
For churches that can't afford a subscription, Glossa offers 4 hours of free translation every month — "Because the Great Commission isn't about tech; it's about making sure no one misses the truth because of language."^2
Why Christians Love It"Glossa revolutionized our multilingual worship experience. Our international congregation now feels truly connected during services, with real-time translations helping everyone understand the message regardless of their native language." — ICF Limassol, Cyprus^1
"The seamless integration of Glossa into our Sunday services has transformed how we welcome Spanish-speaking visitors. Our community has grown stronger as language barriers have been eliminated." — Iglesia Nueva Vida, New York^1
"Our Vietnamese community in Los Angeles has embraced Glossa wholeheartedly. The real-time translation feature has helped us reach younger generations who are more comfortable with English while maintaining our cultural heritage." — Vietnamese Baptist Church, Los Angeles^1
Notable- Used by hundreds of churches across multiple continents and denominations^1
- Voice cloning preserves the speaker's vocal identity across languages^1
- Biblically-trained AI for accurate theological vocabulary^1
- Integrates with ProPresenter, OBS, and church livestreaming setups^1
- Free tier available for churches that can't afford paid plans^2
- Web-based — listeners just scan a QR code, no app download required^1
