Churches on the Bible App: Frequently Asked Questions

How can my church be in the Bible App?

We’d love to have your church be a part of our community! Before signing up, we suggest you set up a YouVersion general account through your church email address. Sign up your church and find more resources on getting started here.

How does church verification work?

After signing up, your church must go through a verification process. To be verified, ensure:

1. Accurate Information – Your church details, including a valid website, are correct. Learn more here.
2. Alignment with Mainstream Christianity – Your organization is part of historical, mainstream Christianity.
3. No Duplicates – No other requests have been submitted using the same website or physical address.

Once verified, your church can be published in the Bible App. If your church wasn’t verified, it may be because at least one of these criteria wasn’t met.

What’s the difference between a church and a ministry in YouVersion Connect?

We want to make sure YouVersion Connect is the right fit for your organization.

• A church is a local group of people who meet regularly to worship, hear the teaching of God’s Word, and connect with others. Within YouVersion Connect, the Church Profile helps churches and their leaders stay engaged with their community throughout the week.
• A ministry is an organization that provides content or services to the community but doesn’t function as a local church.

Currently, YouVersion Connect is designed for local churches and for ministries that share content in the Bible App. If your organization is a ministry that isn’t looking to share content, YouVersion Connect may not be the right fit at this time.

If your ministry is interested in sharing content in the Bible App, please visit our Content Partner's page.

When will my account be approved?

We can’t wait to help your church harness the power of the Bible App—an app installed on over half a billion devices worldwide. We’ll send you a confirmation once our team has completed the verification process, typically within 48–72 hours.

When can I publish my Page?

Once your church has been verified and you’ve added your logo and schedule, you can publish your Page. You can begin this process by selecting the green banner in your YouVersion Connect account. Once you have completed all the steps, select the Preview & Publish button.

How long does it take from the time I publish my church until it can be searched and discovered in the Bible App?

It may take 2–24 hours for the App to display your Page after you publish it.

Can I share my Page?

Absolutely! Once your church has been published, you can share your profile by copying the link under the Page Info tab.

What browser should I use?

At this time, we recommend using Chrome or Firefox for the best experience.

How can I change the email address associated with my church on YouVersion Connect?

Contact our Support Team and we’ll happily update your account.

Can I hide my church from the Bible App without deleting it?

Yes, please reach out to our Support Team to request this. It may take up to 24 hours for the Page to not show up in Discover.

How can I remove my church from the Bible App?

We’re sorry to see you go! If you find that you don’t need your church on the Bible App anymore, you can contact our Support Team. We’ll help you fix it.

Can I create a custom plan?

Plan submissions for your church that aren’t available to the YouVersion Community aren’t available right now. Consider using Posts instead.

Can my church Invite People to a Reading Plan?

Your church on YouVersion Connect can’t directly start Plans with Friends, but you can still invite people to read a Plan together. Here’s how:

1. Feature a Plan – Highlight a Plan on your in-app church page. Learn more.
2. Use Posts to Announce the Plan – Create a post to encourage your church members to join. Learn more.
3. Start a Plan with Friends – You or another member can start a Plan with Friends using your YouVersion account. Learn how.
4. Invite the Church – Once the Plan is started, the invite link can be shared with your church.

Where do I create an event?

To create events, sign in to events.bible.com using the same credentials you use for your YouVersion Connect account.