FEATURES FOR MEMBERS
Bible Study That Fits How Members Actually Live
Ditch the heavy paper workbooks and study anytime, anywhere. Access an entire historical archive of your congregation classes all in one central location.
Lose the Binders, Not the Lesson
Remove the hurdles to Bible class study and participation. Your members show up to class balancing a stack of loose printouts, a bulky three-ring binder, or a physical workbook they constantly worry about misplacing. Congregate Classroom replaces the curriculum clutter with a frictionless, digital-first experience that fits right in members’ pockets.
A Smarter Way to Engage
Ask questions when you have them…even at 2:00 AM. Our AI-powered Smart Tutor understands the context of your specific lesson and can provide summaries, related passages, and clarifications instantly (it cannot answer any questions outside of the class material). You can also choose to direct message (DM) your teacher with any questions, or post to the class message board for a broader discussion.
Designed for Every Generation
No one in the pew should feel left out. Meet tech-focused youth on the mobile devices they are already bringing to church, while providing print-ready PDFs of any lesson for those who prefer standard physical copies. Members can print lessons at home, or churches can offer pre-printed copies.
No Tech Degree Required
Many church leaders avoid modern technology because they are terrified of the complexity. Congregate Classroom is intentionally designed for simplicity, not tech novelty. We built it so that your least tech-savvy member can comfortably use it within 60 seconds. If a member can scan a QR code or launch an app, they can use Congregate Classroom.
Never Forget Your Lesson
Stop worrying about leaving your physical workbook on the kitchen table. Because your interactive lessons live completely online, you can access them on the device you never forget.
An Archive of Classes
Revisit your favorite studies whenever you need encouragement. A permanent digital library archives every course your congregation offers.
PDF and Print Export
Congregate Classroom ensures no one feels left out. For those who still want a hard copy, easily download or print entire lessons at home, or at the building.
Smart Tutor
Explore scripture more deeply at your own pace. The contextual, AI-powered Smart Tutor lets you ask questions about the lesson to get real-time, text-specific answers.
Personal Notes
The built-in notes editor lets you format text, create lists, and apply custom formatting that automatically saves to your device. Export your notes to Word at any time.
Built-in Bible
The screen-integrated Bible tool features multiple translations, letting you examine referenced scriptures instantly alongside the lesson without ever leaving the app.
Class Message Board
Keep the conversation going between sessions. Class-specific discussion boards allow you, teachers, and other students to post follow-up thoughts, prayer requests, and deeper studies throughout the week.
Direct Messages to Teachers
Connect directly with your instructor whenever you have a private comment or question. Secure, 1-on-1 direct messaging allows you to ask questions or seek confidential guidance outside of the class session.
Live Questions
Participate actively in classes, even from the very back row. Submit questions digitally to your instructor’s live dashboard during the class, straight from your device, in real time.
Live Polls
Participate in polls and surveys in real time with teacher-triggered classroom polls that instantly appear on your device.
Resource Library
Access supplemental study materials within each lesson or class. The resources tab organizes links to books, articles, videos, websites, etc. curated by your teacher.
Cross-Platform
Take your study wherever your day leads you. Transition effortlessly from your home computer, any standard web browser, or our dedicated iOS and Android mobile apps for your phone or tablet.