# Effort Church

> Spiritual growth and community connection app for church members. (iPhone/iPad app by Effort Baptist Church.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effort-church/id956947463 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Effort Baptist Church](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485764218)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 49 MB
- Languages: English, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish
- Released: 2015-01-28
- Data updated: 2026-07-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effort-church/id956947463/reviews.md

## What is Effort Church?

Effort Church and our app exist to introduce and connect people with the living God as well as to a community of people with a desire to see our world changed. To help believers strengthen their faith, this app provides access to messages full of life and hope, rooted in God's Word. It also provides the means to engage with scripture, find out more about Effort Church, and find relevant information on upcoming events that inspire growth, fellowship and community.

This app will help you stay connected with the day-to-day life of our church. With this app you can:
- Watch or listen to past messages
- Stay up to date with push notifications
- Share your favorite messages via Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) or email
- Download messages for offline listening

For more information about Effort Church, please visit:
www.effortchurch.org - OR - www.facebook.com/effortchurch

The Effort Church App was created with the Subsplash App Platform.

## Key features

- Access to messages
- Engage with scripture
- Information on upcoming events
- Push notifications
- Download messages for offline listening
- Share messages

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effort-church/id956947463/reviews.md

### 5/5 — It's awesome

*2015-01-28*

^^

### 5/5 — Great app

*2015-01-28*

Love listening to Pastor Ben's sermons on the go. A great way to stay connected.

## Frequently asked questions about Effort Church

### What is Effort Church?

Effort Church is a community focused on introducing people to God and fostering a desire for positive change. The app provides resources to strengthen faith, connect with scripture, and engage with church events.

### What kind of content can I find on Effort Church?

You can access messages full of life and hope rooted in God's Word, engage with scripture, and find information on upcoming events designed to inspire growth and fellowship.

### Can I download messages for offline listening on Effort Church?

Yes, the app allows you to download messages for offline listening, ensuring you can access content even without an internet connection.

### How does Effort Church help me stay connected?

The app keeps you connected with the day-to-day life of the church through push notifications and provides easy ways to share your favorite messages via social media or email.

### Is Effort Church available on all devices?

Effort Church is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

### How often is Effort Church updated?

The app was last updated on May 28, 2025, with version 6.14.1, indicating regular maintenance and feature enhancements.

### What is the age rating for Effort Church?

Effort Church has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a broad audience including children and families.

### Does Effort Church have ads?

No, Effort Church does not contain advertisements. It is a free application designed to provide spiritual resources without interruption.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.14.1 — 2025-05-28

What's new:
- Introducing Group Events! For users with Groups & Messaging enabled, Group Managers can now create and share events within their groups.

Improvement:
- Bug fixes and general performance improvements.

### 5.17.1 — 2021-12-17

Misc. bug fixes and improvements.

### 5.15.0 — 2021-08-02

- New Media Search Experience with support for Speakers, Topics, and Scripture tags
- New Related media section on Media Items shows other media tagged with the same Topics
- Enhanced user profile with additional field and a direct integration to our CMS for Messaging Customers
- Misc. bug fixes and improvements.

### 5.14.4 — 2021-06-27

- We've consolidated Listen and Watch into a single Play button on the media player. Users can still switch between listening and watching modes. 
- If enabled, Messaging now features an option to silence all notifications for a predetermined period of time.
- You can now start Picture-in-picture playback in the player to watch video and browse the app at the same time.
- Misc. bug fixes and improvements.

### 5.14.0 — 2021-06-21

- We've consolidated Listen and Watch into a single Play button on the media player. Users can still switch between listening and watching modes. 
- If enabled, Messaging now features an option to silence all notifications for a predetermined period of time.
- You can now start Picture-in-picture playback in the player to watch video and browse the app at the same time.
- Misc. bug fixes and improvements.

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