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Cost Estimates

Summary

Administrative / Shared Costs Per Church Costs
Development (one-time project):
$25,000
Initial Hardware:
$700–1,000
Human Review (per language, per sermon):
$20–30
Ongoing Cost (per year):
~$250

1. Development Costs (One-Time Setup)

Total One-Time Development Cost: $25,000

2. Human Review Process

While AI translation and lip-sync technology can handle much of the heavy lifting, human oversight remains essential for theological accuracy, clarity, and natural delivery—especially during early deployment.

Each weekly message (approx. 30 minutes) passes through the following human-in-the-loop steps:

  1. English Transcript Proofing: Reviewing and cleaning up the original transcript.
  2. Foreign Language Review: Native-speaking reviewer checks the AI-translated version for accuracy and tone.
  3. Final Video Review: Ensures alignment, natural lip-sync, and smooth playback.

Estimated Human Cost (Per Language, Per Sermon)

Total: $20–30 USD per language per sermon
Based on prevailing freelance wages in developing countries.

Note: As AI improves, human review needs and costs will decline over time.

3. Ongoing Deployment Costs (Per Church, Per Year)

Total Ongoing Cost per Church: ~$250/year

4. Initial Investment Per Church

These one-time hardware costs may be shared among churches or funded via sponsorships. Some may already have infrastructure in place.