A simple plan for multilingual church services
If your church wants to help more people understand every sermon, this page gives a clear step-by-step rollout you can follow.
InterScribe includes captions and text translation in 100+ languages by default for accessibility. For audio, people can use device text-to-speech, and you can turn on AI-enhanced audio for selected key languages.
Choose your interpreter approach
You can run AI only, AI with volunteers, or AI with professional interpreters. Most churches start simple and add human support where it matters most.
AI-first (fastest setup)
Best when you need broad language coverage quickly. Use 100+ language captions/translation by default, with device TTS audio and optional AI-enhanced audio for key languages.
AI + volunteer interpreters
Good for Sunday services where trusted bilingual members can support key languages. Volunteers can interpret live while AI provides backup captions and translation context.
AI + professional interpreters
Use this for high-stakes events, guest speakers, or legal-sensitive content. Keep AI as the accessibility layer across all other languages.
How to run this every week
Here is the practical setup most churches need: what to start with, who does what, and what to check after each service.
100+ languages are ready by default
Caption translation is already available in 100+ languages for accessibility. You only choose which languages should get AI-enhanced audio.
Keep roles simple
Decide who checks audio, who starts each session, and who shares the QR code and link with your church.
Improve week by week
Review audio quality, church vocabulary, and member feedback so each service runs better than the last.
90-day rollout plan
Use this timeline to go from first pilot to a stable weekly multilingual service.
Weeks 1-2
Start small
Launch in one service with 1-2 key languages so your team can learn without extra pressure.
Weeks 3-6
Build a repeatable routine
Train volunteers, test your sound feed, and use a quick pre-service checklist each week.
Weeks 7-10
Expand to more gatherings
Add support to additional services, Bible studies, and church events once the Sunday flow is stable.
Weeks 11-12
Set a monthly check-in
Look at what is working, update your church terms list, and agree on the next improvements.
Who handles what
- 1) Church leadership: decide which services to start with and which languages should get AI-enhanced audio first.
- 2) AV or worship team: make sure audio is clear and start each session on time.
- 3) Volunteer lead: schedule language support and backups.
- 4) Communications team: share QR codes/links and post-service replay access.
Simple tip
Have one clear owner for each service, plus one backup person.
What to review each month
How many people are using multilingual captions or audio each week.
Whether services start on time and run without language-access interruptions.
What multilingual members and volunteers say about clarity and ease of use.
How often people use transcripts and replays after service.
Cost planning
Costs vary based on languages, service length, and whether you use AI only or add human interpreters. Start small, then adjust as you learn.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a good fit for our church size?
Yes. Churches of different sizes can use the same approach: start with one service, keep setup simple, and expand as your team is ready.
Do we need professional interpreters every week?
Not always. Many churches start with AI captions/translation for 100+ languages, then add volunteer or professional interpreters only for key services or high-priority languages.
How do languages and audio work?
InterScribe provides captions and text translation in 100+ languages by default. For audio, attendees can use their phone's built-in text-to-speech, and you can enable AI-enhanced audio for your most important languages when you want a more natural voice.
What should we track after launch?
Track usage, reliability, member feedback, and replay activity. These numbers help you decide when to add more languages or services.