Church Translation
The practice of providing real-time language translation during worship services, sermons, and church events for multilingual congregations.
Understanding Church Translation
Church translation has become increasingly important as congregations become more diverse. Many churches in the US and worldwide have members who speak different languages. Traditional approaches include hiring interpreters (expensive, limited to one additional language), providing printed translations (misses the spoken word), or running separate language services (divides the congregation). Modern AI-powered church translation services allow every member to follow along in their own language on their own device, keeping the congregation unified.
How Selah Translate Uses Church Translation
Selah Translate is built with churches as a primary use case. Key church-friendly features include: QR code sharing for congregation members, support for 30+ languages, text-to-speech so members can listen in their language, translation history for sermon archives, broadcast customization with church branding, and affordable pricing starting at $29/month. Many churches use the macOS desktop app for its virtual display feature that can project live translations.
Related Terms
Simultaneous Interpretation
The process of translating spoken language in real time while the speaker is still talking, with minimal delay between the original speech and the interpretation.
Broadcast Translation
The technology enabling a single translation session to be shared with an unlimited number of viewers in real time via a web link or QR code.
Multilingual Event
An event, gathering, or meeting where content is delivered or accessible in multiple languages for attendees who speak different languages.