Jesus Film Project

What Jesus Film Project does

Jesus Film Project is a 501(c)(3) Christian media ministry founded in 1979 as a ministry of Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ International), headquartered in Orlando, Florida. The organization produces and distributes evangelistic video content worldwide, with its core product being the original JESUS feature film based on the Gospel of Luke, now translated into over 2,000 languages. The portfolio has expanded to include Life of Jesus (Gospel of John), Magdalena, Book of Acts, the LUMO word-for-word Gospel series, contextualized regional series for India and Africa, the StoryClubs children's series, and a new animated JESUS film currently in development using 3D-modeling technology.

The technical platform centers on a free streaming library of 724 videos accessible via jesusfilm.org and native mobile applications on iOS and Android, with download and share functionality enabling offline distribution. Content is offered in 2,042 languages with continued translation expansion. Distribution is multimodal: direct streaming, mobile apps, portable field projection equipment used by ministry film teams in remote regions, and partnerships with 1,800+ churches, denominations, and mission agencies across 220+ nations. The organization holds registered trademarks and copyrights for its content library, is an ECFA charter member for financial accountability, and complies with PCI-DSS, GDPR, and CCPA standards.

The business model is entirely donation-funded. Revenue streams include individual one-time and monthly recurring donations, film team sponsorship tiers ($42/day to $15,000/year), organizational and church gifts, and cryptocurrency donations processed through the Engiven platform. There are no external institutional investors, no venture funding, and no paid subscription tiers — all viewer-facing content is provided free. As a 501(c)(3) entity under Tax ID 95-6006173, the ministry operates under Cru's organizational governance and ECFA financial accountability framework.

Name

Jesus Film Project

Legal name

Jesus Film Project

Website

https://jesusfilm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jesus Film Project is a 501(c)(3) Christian media ministry producing and distributing the JESUS film and related evangelistic content in over 2,000 languages across 220+ nations, funded entirely through donations and operated as a ministry of Cru.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Media Ministry / Religious Film Distribution

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (512120)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Broadcasting (TV & Radio) (MPABALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Religious/Faith-Based Broadcasters (MPABAEAH), Religious/Faith-Based Program Syndication (MPABAMAI), Faith & Religious Live Streaming Platforms (MPACACAK)

Keywords

• Christian film ministry
• Multilingual video streaming
• Gospel media production
• Religious content distribution
• Evangelistic video library

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donor Contributions: Jesus Film Project is a nonprofit ministry funded entirely through tax-deductible donations from individuals, churches, and organizations. The ministry operates under the brand Cru in the US with Tax ID 95-6006173. Donors can give one-time gifts, monthly recurring donations, or sponsor specific initiatives like film teams.
2. Cryptocurrency Donations: Accepts tax-deductible gifts of Bitcoin and other virtual currencies through Engiven platform. Virtual currency gifts of $5,000+ annually require qualified appraisal per government requirements.
3. Film Team Sponsorship: Donors can sponsor JESUS film teams at various levels: $42/day, $84/2 days, $294/week, $625/half month, $1,250/month, $2,790 for projector set, $15,000/year. Gifts support unreached people seeing the gospel, follow-up for new believers, and church planting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Jesus Film Project produces and distributes Christian video content, anchored by the original JESUS film (1979), translated into 2,000+ languages. The organization operates a free streaming platform and mobile applications offering 724 videos, supported by field-based film teams conducting in-person showings in remote and restricted regions, and a partner network of 1,800+ churches and mission agencies worldwide.

Product overview

Jesus Film Project is a Christian media ministry offering a comprehensive portfolio of evangelistic video content and tools. The core offering is the JESUS feature film (1979), which has been translated into over 2,000 languages and forms the foundation of their ministry. The portfolio includes the original JESUS film, Life of Jesus (Gospel of John), The Story of Jesus for Children, Magdalena, and Book of Acts as feature films. LUMO delivers word-for-word cinematic portrayals of all four Gospels. The ministry provides contextualized series including Walking with Jesus (Africa), Following Jesus (India), Reflections of Hope (women), and New Believer Course. Supporting content includes StoryClubs for children, File Zero, and Conversation Starters. All content is accessible through the Jesus Film Project mobile app (iOS/Android) and website streaming platform, with the complete library offering 724 videos in 2,042 languages. A new animated JESUS film is currently in development utilizing cutting-edge 3D animation technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JESUS (Animated Film): A new animated family film about the life of Jesus being developed as of 2026, with 90 minutes runtime and 2K+ language capability.
• Jesus Film Project App

Products and services

• JESUS (Feature Film) The foundational evangelistic feature film based on the Gospel of Luke, translated into over 2,000 languages and distributed globally since 1979 as the cornerstone of the ministry's content portfolio.
• Life of Jesus (Gospel of John) Feature film portraying the life of Jesus through the Gospel of John, with 49 chapters covering His ministry, miracles, and teachings.
• The Story of Jesus for Children Feature film designed for children depicting the life of Jesus through the eyes of children who witness His miracles and teachings, with runtime of 1:01:20.
• Magdalena Feature film made especially for women, sharing God's love and the gospel through the eyes of Mary Magdalene, portraying Jesus' compassion for women.
• Book of Acts Feature film depicting the birth of the early church through the eyes of Luke, the author of the Gospel of Luke, with 73 chapters.
• Jesus Film Project Mobile App Free mobile application available on iOS and Android devices for streaming, downloading, and sharing Christian videos in over 2,000 languages.
• Jesus Film Project Video Streaming Library Free gospel video streaming library offering 724 videos in 2,042 languages for watching, learning, and sharing the gospel, accessible on any device with download capability.
• New Animated JESUS Film New animated family film about the life of Jesus utilizing 3D-modeling technology, with dialogue leveraging existing 2,000+ language recordings. Production involves award-winning animators from Pixar, Disney, and DreamWorks.
• LUMO Gospel Collection Word-for-word cinematic portrayal of all four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) produced in partnership with LUMO Project, with each Gospel available in up to 56 languages.
• New Believer Course 10-episode discipleship series helping new believers understand the Gospel and live their life in response to it, available in 42 languages.
• Following Jesus (India) Series Mini-series designed to disciple new believers in India, available in 22 languages.
• Walking with Jesus (Africa) Series Mini-series contextualized for Africans teaching new believers how to grow in their relationship with Christ, available in 123 languages.
• Reflections of Hope Series Eight-lesson Bible study series helping women deepen their understanding of Jesus' love and care, available in 245 languages.
• StoryClubs 13-episode series of interactive Bible lessons developed in partnership with Kids Around the World, allowing children to encounter Jesus through video-based experiences, available in 192 languages.

Quantifiable outcome

• 679 million decisions for Christ since 1979
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered primary, core and minor.

• Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ International)primaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerJesus Film Project is a ministry of Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ International). Cru provides organizational oversight, financial accountability through ECFA membership, and operational infrastructure for the ministry.
• EngivencoreTechnology or IntegrationJesus Film Project and Cru partnered with Engiven to facilitate cryptocurrency donations. Engiven is a third-party agent providing donation software technology that enables nonprofits to safely receive Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency donations and convert them to fiat currency.
• MentorLink InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Jesus Film Project to develop Days with Jesus and 8 Days with Jesus series - innovative discipleship tools combining video clips with thought-provoking questions for reflection and practical life application.
• Jesus.netcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Jesus Film Project to develop the Life of Jesus Series - innovative discipleship tools designed to help users deepen their walk with Christ.
• Kids Around the WorldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Jesus Film Project to introduce StoryClub Lessons - Bible lessons allowing children to become active participants in God's Story through video clips from The Story of Jesus for Children.
• 1,800+ Churches and Mission AgenciescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 1,800 churches, denominations, and mission agencies partner with Jesus Film Project to distribute content globally and conduct film showings in their regions.
• First Nations VersionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Retelling the Good Story series using the First Nations Version of the New Testament - a thought-for-thought translation for North American Native People.
• LUMO ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLUMO Project produces word-for-word portrayals of the Gospels. Jesus Film Project hosts LUMO content including The Gospel of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John collections.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN): One of the largest US-based Christian media broadcasters, operating television networks, streaming, and a global humanitarian ministry. Comparable to Jesus Film Project in faith-based video distribution at scale, but with a much broader broadcast and humanitarian portfolio.
• Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN): The world's largest religious broadcaster, operating multiple television networks and the TBN+ streaming platform. Comparable to Jesus Film Project as a global Christian content broadcaster, though with a 24/7 linear-TV legacy business model.
• EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network): The largest Catholic media network in the world, operating global television, radio, and digital platforms. Comparable to Jesus Film Project as a faith-based global broadcaster, though serving the Catholic rather than evangelical segment.
• Daystar Television Network: A US-based Christian television broadcaster with global satellite reach. Comparable to Jesus Film Project in faith-based video distribution, though with a Pentecostal/charismatic editorial positioning.

Direct peers

• RightNow Media: A subscription-based Christian video streaming library serving more than 30,000 churches and millions of users globally. Direct comparable to Jesus Film Project's streaming platform, targeting the same church-partner distribution model, though focused on discipleship content rather than evangelistic film.
• Pure Flix: Christian-themed subscription streaming service producing and distributing faith-based films and series. Closely comparable to Jesus Film Project in producing and streaming Christian video content, though operating as a commercial streaming business rather than a donation-funded ministry.
• Up Faith & Family: A faith and family-focused streaming service featuring Christian films and series. Comparable to Jesus Film Project's streaming model, though operating on a subscription basis rather than free, donation-funded access.
• Crossflix: An ad-supported Christian streaming platform featuring faith-based films and series. Comparable to Jesus Film Project's free streaming library model, though with a smaller content catalog and English-language focus.

Emerging players

• Life.Church: The church behind the YouVersion Bible app, which has become the world's most-installed Bible app with hundreds of millions of installs. Comparable to Jesus Film Project as a digital-first evangelical content platform with massive global user reach, though built around Scripture text rather than film.
• Faithlife (Logos Bible Software): A Christian technology company offering Bible study software, original media content, and church tools. Comparable to Jesus Film Project as a digitally distributed faith content platform, though anchored in text-based study tools rather than feature-length film.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JesusFilm
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/jesusfilm
• Facebookfacebook.com/jesusfilm
• Instagraminstagram.com/jesusfilm

Compliance4 records

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