GiveInstead vs PrayCrew

GiveInstead helps givers give and charities receive in a new, unique way. Anecdotes are best. I'm on my way to work and plan to stop by for a froofy coffee on the way. I know I'm called to give as God has given so generously, and to be a good steward of what He's provided. So, I decide to pop open the GiveInstead app, type $5.87 into the amount field and - because my favorite charity is already defaulted - I just touch "Give", and I move on. I just gave ... instead of buying something I wanted but did not really need. What a concept! GiveInstead is a simple app for giving, helping generous people give in moments where they planned to spend money either way, but wish to choose giving over consuming. Imagine the result... hundreds or dollars (thousands?) given each month rather than buying stuff, "where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal" (Matt 6:19). And if you're one of the charities involved, imagine receiving more donations, on top of one-time gifts and monthly recurring giving. This app - in short - is a ministry intended to prime our collective pumps for GIVING as our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ gave so fully and sacrificially. GiveInstead is a ministry of HowGiving. Learn more at GiveInstead.app or HowGiving.org.

PrayCrew: Where Every Prayer Connects Us PrayCrew is where your church, family, or small group prays together. Share a request, get notified the moment someone prays for you, and watch your prayer life grow. Trusted by churches and prayer communities nationwide. Whether you're seeking hope, sharing gratitude, or asking others to lift you up, PrayCrew keeps you spiritually connected anywhere, anytime. Create Your Private Prayer Crews Faith grows deeper in trusted circles, and in your own personal walk with God. Create private prayer groups where members join only by invitation or QR code. Whether it's your family, friends, or church group, you decide who's part of your circle. Each group is a safe, distraction-free space to share prayer requests and messages without social noise. Churches and ministries can create Groups for their congregation, small groups, or prayer teams. Giving every community its own dedicated space to pray together. And for your personal journey, PrayCrew helps you keep track of your own prayers, so you can reflect, grow, and celebrate answered prayers along the way. Share Prayer Requests Post your prayer requests, add updates as your situation evolves, and invite others to pray for you. Each time someone prays for you, you'll receive a notification. A reminder that you're never alone. Feel Supported in Real Time Experience the encouragement of knowing others are praying for you right now. Push notifications keep you connected and uplifted throughout your day. "Remember" - Celebrate God's Answers PrayCrew's Remember feature automatically creates meaningful videos of your answered prayers, highlighting your journey from request to fulfillment. A visual reminder of faith, gratitude, and hope. Guided Prayers Find peace, strength, and clarity with guided prayers designed to help you focus your heart and mind. Perfect for quiet reflection, group sessions, or daily devotion. Connect, Chat, and Grow PrayCrew lets you chat directly with your groups or individuals, making it easy to stay connected and encourage one another through prayer and conversation. Key Features Create private prayer groups with invite links or QR codes Keep track of your personal prayers and answered moments Share requests and get notified when others pray for you Remember feature, automatically generates videos of answered prayers Explore guided prayers for inspiration Chat functionality, one-on-one and group messaging Edit or delete messages, reply to comments, and organize conversations Share images, videos, and documents or take photos directly in chat Send voice messages and create polls to engage your group Silence chats for peace and focus Global search to find prayers, people, or messages Personal metrics, track prayer activity and answered prayers Group insights, view what categories your community is praying about Encourage others with comments and reactions Why PrayCrew? In a world full of noise, PrayCrew offers a peaceful space to connect with others who care, listen, and believe. It's more than an app, it's a growing community of shared faith, gratitude, and support. Start Your Prayer Journey Download PrayCrew and join churches, families, and friends praying together. One prayer, one message, one moment at a time. Your faith. Your community. Your PrayCrew.