Examples of resources
This is a list of some of the most significant free resources we've come across. You can also follow our Facebook page which regularly posts new resources.
Bibles
Several organizations have openly licensed a large volume of Bible translations they own. Most of them are not in English (see the bibles page for open English translations).
| Organization | Resources |
|---|---|
| Center for New Testament Restoration | Openly licensed New Testament critical text |
| unfoldingWord | Dozens of translations |
| Biblica | Dozens of translations |
| Open.Bible | A collection of openly licensed Bible translations |
Some more exist as well
Books & courses
Most free books are on the actual topic of generosity, and so there is still a big need for free theological and pastoral books.
| Book | Description |
|---|---|
| The Dorean Principle | A biblical response to the commercialization of Christianity |
| The Christian Commons | Ending the spiritual famine of the global Church |
| 4training.net | Discipleship resources in many different languages |
| Free Hebrew | Free videos for learning Hebrew |
| Free Greek | Free videos for learning Ancient Greek |
Software
There are a number of open source products being created for both Bible translation and end-user apps.
| Organization | Resources |
|---|---|
| Let's Church | Cost-free and ad-free video hosting |
| CrossWire Bible Society | Software for digitally distributing and studying Bible translations |
| eBible | Bible collection and distribution tools |
| unfoldingWord | Bible translation tools |
| Gracious Tech | Mission-focused apps |
| Freely-Given | Bible translation tools |
| Digital Bible Society | Bible collection and distribution tools |
| OpenLP | Church presentation software |
Artwork
Free artwork is very useful for creating resources for oral and visual learners, including both children and adults.
| Organization | Resources |
|---|---|
| Sweet Publishing | Hundreds of illustrations of various parts of the Bible for all ages |
| Lambsongs | Hundreds of illustrations of various parts of the Bible for children |
Free Bible images has some more as well
Initiatives
Groups that have formed with the goal of freely sharing resources.
| Organization | Purpose |
|---|---|
| The Copenhagen Alliance | Organizations with a common interest in making biblical language data free and openly accessible |
| Open Components | Collaborative creation of open source Bible technology |