Top 12 Free Christian Resources for Missionaries, Churches, and Prayer Groups

Looking for trusted, free Christian resources to equip your church or missionary team? Whether you’re leading a small group, discipling new believers, or preparing for cross-cultural ministry, these tools will help you share God’s Word clearly and effectively.

Each resource listed below is completely free and legal to use and share — including Bibles, evangelism tools, discipleship materials, and media for both literate and oral learners.

1. YouVersion Bible App

Website: www.bible.com

What it offers: Access the Bible in over 2,800 languages, many with audio versions, daily devotionals, and reading plans.

Best for: Smartphones, offline use, and multilingual missions.
From: Bible.com

2. Global Recordings Network (GRN)

Websites: www.globalrecordings.net | www.5fish.mobi

What it offers: Audio Bible stories, evangelistic messages, and Scripture portions in over 6,500 languages—plus access to The Jesus Film in hundreds of languages.

Best for: Oral learners, non-readers, and tribal languages.

3. Faith Comes By Hearing – Bible.is & Lumo Project

Websites: www.bible.is | www.faithcomesbyhearing.com

What it offers: Free audio Bibles and dramatized video Scripture (LUMO Project) in numerous languages.

Best for: Audio-visual outreach and ministry among non-literate audiences.

4. Jesus Film Project

Website: www.jesusfilm.org

What it offers: The JESUS film in over 2,000 languages, along with follow-up discipleship videos and tools for outreach.
Note: The film is also available on 5fish.mobi.

Best for: Evangelism, church planting, and group showings.

5. Disciple.Tools

Website: www.disciple.tools

What it offers: A free, open-source CRM platform for tracking Gospel contacts, coordinating ministry teams, and managing discipleship follow-up.

Best for: Mission teams, church planters, and disciple-making movements.

6. Third Millennium Ministries

Website: www.thirdmill.org

What it offers: Free seminary-level theological training with videos, notes, and exams in many languages.

Best for: Pastoral training, theological education, and leadership development.

7. Open Bible Stories

Website: www.door43.org

What it offers: Fifty beautifully illustrated Bible stories available in many languages — open-licensed for translation and adaptation.

From: Door43 / Distant Shores
Best for: Story-based evangelism, oral cultures, and translation projects.

8. God Tools

Website: www.godtoolsapp.com

What it offers: Evangelism and discipleship tools in more than 80 languages, including Knowing God Personally and The Four.

From: CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ)
Best for: Mobile outreach, Gospel conversations, and evangelism training.

9. SermonAudio, Ligonier, & Truth for Life

Websites:

What they offer: Thousands of free sermons, Bible studies, and devotionals from trusted teachers.

Best for: Personal study, sermon prep, and spiritual growth.

10. World Map of Languages (MapApp)

Website: GRNMapApp.com

What it offers: An interactive map showing the world’s languages, mission data, and Gospel recording locations.

Best for: Mission surveyors, prayer teams, and ministry planners.

11. The Joshua Project

Website: www.joshuaproject.net

What it offers: Profiles of every people group in the world, including their population, language, and access to the Gospel.

Best for: Prayer groups, mission planners, and support teams.

12. The People Group Project

Website: www.peoplegroups.org

What it offers: A comprehensive database of over 12,000 people groups worldwide, developed by the International Mission Board (IMB).

Best for: Prayer warriors, researchers, and those planning mission outreach.

Final Thoughts

The digital age has opened doors for the Gospel like never before. Whether you’re discipling a small group or engaging an unreached people, these free Christian resources can help you share the Good News effectively — in any language, anywhere.

If you already use 5fish, try pairing it with these other powerful tools to expand your impact and reach more people with the Word of God.