Breaking Language Barriers: How AI is Transforming Churches into Global Communities

Wordly Kicks Off 2025 Passing 4 Million User Milestone While Expanding Use of AI Translation to Help Religious Organizations Share Their Message Worldwide.

LOS ALTOS, Calif. January 30, 2025 Churches are increasingly using AI for key tasks like writing sermons, creating content, and streamlining operations. But did you know that they’re also embracing AI translation to make their services more inclusive? Wordly, the leading provider of live AI translation begins 2025 by celebrating a major milestone of 4 million users. This achievement highlights the growing need for multilingual accessibility as organizations like churches strive to connect with diverse audiences and spread their messages of hope and community.

With more than 100 churches already using Wordly, religious organizations are turning to AI translation to make services, sermons, and events accessible for all, regardless of language. Wordly’s ability to translate 60+ languages simultaneously eliminates the need for human interpreters and makes it easy and affordable for churches to break down language barriers. Whether it’s Sunday services, Bible studies, or special events, Wordly enables any house of worship to expand their reach, welcoming more parishioners and sharing their faith globally.

“Churches play a vital role in creating a sense of belonging and unity,” said Wordly Founder and CEO Lakshman Rathnam. “By using AI translation, churches can engage multilingual congregations and ensure everyone feels included. This is especially powerful in spreading messages of love and support to people who might otherwise feel left out due to language differences.”

How Churches Are Using Wordly to Expand Their Reach

Churches across the U.S. and beyond are using Wordly to bring their services to life for non-English-speaking audiences, ensuring that everyone in their community can participate meaningfully.

• Multilingual Worship Services: Wordly enables real-time translation of sermons into dozens of languages, so parishioners can follow along in their preferred language, whether in person or virtually.
• Faith-Based Events: From Bible studies to outreach programs, Wordly ensures that events are accessible to multilingual audiences, fostering inclusivity.
• Global Ministry Efforts: Wordly helps churches with missions and international partnerships communicate seamlessly across language barriers, amplifying their impact worldwide and expanding their membership.
• Reduced Costs for Interpretation: With no need for human interpreters or expensive equipment, Wordly offers an affordable way for churches to serve larger, more diverse audiences without breaking their budgets.

Wordly’s Role in Empowering Churches in 2025 and Beyond

As churches embrace AI translation, Wordly is leading the way in helping them build inclusive, welcoming communities where everyone can participate fully, regardless of the language they speak. This powerful tool ensures that the words of faith, compassion, and connection are accessible to all.

About Wordly

Wordly created the live AI translation and caption market in 2019 and is the leader in product innovation and quality. Wordly translates dozens of languages in real-time, making meetings and events more inclusive, accessible, and engaging. The SaaS platform meets enterprise security & privacy standards and does not require human interpreters or special equipment - providing an easy, affordable, and secure way to communicate across multiple languages. Wordly is used for in-person and virtual sessions by millions of users at thousands of organizations worldwide across a wide range of industries, including corporate, non-profit, government, education, and religious organizations. For more information, visit https://www.wordly.ai.