Help Launch ChristianFinders.com: A Faith-Based Directory for Churches, Businesses, and Services

Hello, fellow brothers and sisters in Christ!

My name is Timothy Lynn, and I'm on a mission to make it easier for Christians like you to live out our faith in every part of life— from where we worship and work to the businesses we support daily.

In today's world, it's challenging to find local churches, plumbers, counselors, mechanics, or other services that truly align with biblical values. That's why I'm creating ChristianFinders.com—a completely free online directory and mobile app (for iOS and Android) that connects Christians with faith-aligned providers right in their community.

Imagine a "Christian Yellow Pages":

- Search for a pro-life plumber or electrician

- Find biblical counselors or therapists

- Discover nearby churches, filtered by denomination

- Support Christian-owned businesses with confidence

Users can leave reviews, claim and update listings, and search by specific values or location—all in one trusted place. This platform will help us strengthen our community, keep dollars circulating among believers, and stand firm in our principles.

#### Why This Matters

This isn't just another app; it's a way to support one another (Galatians 6:2), work as unto the Lord (Colossians 3:23), and shine our light in the marketplace (Matthew 5:14-16). In a culture that often opposes our faith, ChristianFinders will empower us to "buy Christian" and build stronger families, churches, and businesses.

#### How Your Support Will Make It Happen

I'm bootstrapping this project with personal funds, but to build a professional, secure, and scalable platform, I need your help to reach **$25,000**.

Here's a transparent breakdown:

- **Web & App Development**: $12,000–$17,000 (Responsive website with maps, user accounts, search features + iOS/Android apps using efficient tools and freelancers)

- **Hosting & Security**: $2,500 (Reliable servers, backups, SSL, and domain setup for uptime and data protection)

- **Initial Marketing & Seeding**: $4,000 (Targeted ads on Christian networks, church outreach to add early listings, and promo materials to reach 1,000+ initial entries)

- **Verification Tools**: $2,000 (Processes to review faith statements and ensure quality listings)

- **Legal & Misc.**: $1,500 (Trademark, setup fees, payment integration, and contingencies)

With your generosity, we can launch the MVP website in 3-6 months, partner with churches to populate listings, and release the apps soon after. Any funds over the goal will add features like event calendars or prayer integrations to serve the body of Christ even better.

#### How You Can Help Today

- **Donate** any amount—$10, $25, $50, $100, or whatever the Lord leads. Every dollar brings us closer!

- **Share** this campaign with your church family, Bible study, social media, and Christian friends.

- **Pray** for guidance, provision, and impact as we build this for His glory.

Thank you so much for considering this. Together, we can create a lasting resource that equips and unites Christians for generations to come.

In Christ's love,

Timothy Lynn

Sebring, FL