Last updated: May 2026
About the Urdu Church App
The Urdu Church App is a free Christian companion built by Rev. Dr. Naeem Nasir, President of Good Samaritan Ministries Pakistan, for the Urdu-speaking Christian community worldwide. It is a complete digital ministry platform — Bible reading in Urdu and English, daily verses, reading plans, a prayer wall, live Sunday services, worship songs, healthy-living tools, family-friendly games, and creator tools for pastors and ministry leaders. The app is free to download and use on both iOS and Android.
Our Mission
Our purpose is to serve everyone who wants to know the LORD and make Him known. The app is built for believers who carry their faith with them on their phones, for seekers who want to read the Bible privately, for families looking for clean and meaningful content, and for ministry leaders who need professional tools without paying for expensive software. Every feature is designed with pastoral care in mind.
What the App Includes
- Urdu Holy Bible (Old and New Testament)
- English Bible with five translations (KJV, WEB, ASV, NET, ESV)
- Daily Verse, Reading Plans, and Bible Dictionary
- Prayer Wall and live Sunday services
- Urdu worship songs and zaboor
- Healthy-living tools (steps, calories, BMI, fasting and prayer, workouts)
- Family games (Bible Quiz, Noah’s Ark Puzzle, Verse Builder, and more)
- Pro creator tools (Grace Graphics design studio, Voice Recording, Teleprompter, Multi-Camera Studio, Certificates, Letterheads, Expenses)
Information We Collect
When you create a free account, we collect the minimum information needed to provide the service:
- Your name and email address (required for sign-up)
- A password you choose (stored securely and encrypted by Firebase Authentication; we never see it)
- Optional profile details you provide (display name, phone number, country, profile photo)
- Anonymous usage statistics (which features are most used) so we can improve the experience
- Crash reports to help us fix bugs quickly
- Device type and operating system version for compatibility
What Stays on Your Device
Your bookmarks, reading position, highlighted verses, personal notes, voice recordings, photos, designs you create in Grace Graphics, expense entries, and step-counter history are stored privately on your device only. None of this leaves your phone unless you explicitly share or export it.
Camera, Microphone & Photo Library Permissions
Pro creator tools (Voice Recording, Studio Mode, Dual Camera, Teleprompter, Certificates, Letterheads) request access to your camera, microphone, and photo library only when you actively use those features.
- Camera — used for live broadcasts, sermon recording, simultaneous front + back dual-camera capture, and taking photos for certificates & letterheads.
- Microphone — used for live broadcast audio, voice recording, and live captions / Urdu & English translation.
- Photo Library — used to attach images to certificates, letterheads, and broadcast slideshows.
- Bluetooth — used to connect Bluetooth foot pedals, Stream Decks, and game controllers for hands-free camera switching.
- Local Network — used to discover other phones on your network so they can act as extra cameras during a live broadcast.
- Motion sensor — the Step Counter uses your phone’s motion sensor to count your daily steps.
Recordings, photos, and step data created with these tools are saved to your device only — they are never sent to any server unless you choose to upload or share them yourself. The app never accesses these sensors in the background.
Your Prayer Wall Posts
Prayer requests you submit to the Prayer Wall are visible to other registered members of the Urdu Church community so they can pray for you. You can post anonymously if you prefer. You can delete your prayer requests at any time.
How Your Data Is Stored
Account data is stored securely on Google Firebase, which uses industry-standard encryption both in transit (TLS) and at rest. We will never share, sell, or rent your personal information to any third party. Your data is used solely to provide the service you are using.
No Advertisements
The Urdu Church App contains no advertisements and never will. The free features are funded by voluntary donations and the optional Pro subscription. The Word of God is not for sale.
Children and Families
The app is suitable for all ages. Bible Quiz, kids’ games, and family-friendly features are designed with children in mind. We do not knowingly collect any information from children under 13. Parents are encouraged to supervise their children’s use of the app and the optional Pro features.
Your Rights
You can edit your profile, change your password, or delete your account at any time from the Settings menu. Deleting your account permanently removes your personal information from our systems within 30 days.
Availability
The Urdu Church App is available on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and as a web application at app.urduchurch.com.
Contact
For any privacy-related questions, write to us through the Feedback option in the app menu, or email us at info@urduchurch.com.
Rev. Dr. Naeem Nasir
President — Good Samaritan Ministries Pakistan
Last updated: May 2026