Group Chat Apps | Communication & Collaboration

Bible Verse Bot for Discord

A free Discord bot from the nonprofit Bible SMS ministry that delivers beautifully designed KJV Bible verse images on demand and auto-posts daily devotionals to your server via announcement channels.

Zaia

Zaia is a free Christian social network on a mission to unite 2.6 billion believers worldwide in obedience to Jesus' prayer in John 17:23. Share your faith through photos, video, and words, join community "Tribes," read the Bible in-app, post prayer requests, and connect across denominations — all in one clean, ad-free space. Founded by former Amazon Prime Video CMO Ukonwa Ojo, the app also birthed Glimpse of Heaven, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit hosting cross-denominational worship gatherings including events in January and May 2026.

Flare - for Groups

All-in-one group communication platform combining chats, event calendars, attendance tracking, photo albums, polls, Venmo payments, cross-group connections, and a flexible points system. Used by 500,000+ people across student organizations, ministries, Rotary clubs, and community groups. Free on iOS and Android with frequent updates and an active scholarship program for students.

connect.

A private, branded communication and community engagement app for churches, schools, ministries, and sports organizations — with customizable channels, monitored messaging, event ticketing, fundraising campaigns, push notifications, calendar sync, polls, video posts, and resource sharing. Built by Connect – ITZ (MAP Sports Co-Mission, LLC) in Lexington, KY, it received a major redesign in 2026 and operates from a clear orthodox Christian statement of faith.

Called

An all-in-one church communication and community platform by the Newman Ministry team — combining group chat, events with RSVPs, check-in, volunteer sign-ups, prayer requests, video posts, and member engagement insights with youth-safe messaging. Trusted by 500+ churches and 50,000+ members across churches, campus ministries, high schools, and small groups. Newest feature: Event Sign-Ups (June 2026), replacing the need for separate tools like SignUpGenius.

Gatherly

Gatherly is a church communication platform with Fellowship Circles, a Prayer Wall, Daily Scripture, and Planning Center integration — designed to keep faith communities connected beyond Sunday with no ads or algorithms. Co-founded by Erik and Joaquin Llenado, it remains in an invite-only Early Access program with flat monthly pricing for unlimited members.

Church.Chat

An event-oriented group messaging platform for church volunteer teams — combining chat, scheduling, roster management, and task tracking in one app with smart notifications that only alert members when they're scheduled to serve. Available on the web and as a native iOS app ("church.chat"); the Android app has been removed from Google Play, so Android users use the web app. Free for verified churches.