About Church Files
Our mission to preserve theological heritage and make it accessible for the digital age.
Our Mission
Church Files exists to digitize and preserve the rich theological heritage of the Christian church, making it freely accessible to scholars, pastors, students, and believers worldwide.
We believe that theological wisdom from across the centuries and traditions should be available to all, transcending denominational, geographical, and economic boundaries.
What We Offer
Digital Library
Thousands of theological works in multiple formats (PDF, ePub, HTML), many with enhanced features like searchable text, hyperlinked references, and scholarly annotations.
Theologian Database
Comprehensive profiles of theological figures throughout church history, with biographical information, key contributions, and contextual placement within broader movements.
Theological Timeline
An interactive exploration of church history, allowing users to visualize relationships between events, figures, and the development of theological ideas.
Belief Explorer
A structured examination of theological positions across different traditions, highlighting areas of consensus and divergence on key doctrines.
Our Team
Church Files is a collaborative effort between theologians, historians, librarians, and developers committed to making theological heritage accessible to all.
Dr. Thomas Mitchell
Project Director
Historical theologian specializing in Patristic literature.
Dr. Sarah Chen
Lead Researcher
Scholar of Reformation history and theology.
Mark Davidson
Technical Director
Digital librarian and web development specialist.
How You Can Contribute
Church Files is an open collaborative project that welcomes contributions in various forms:
Content Contributions
- Donate digital copies of theological works (with appropriate permissions)
- Contribute biographical information for theologians
- Help translate works into other languages
- Write contextual introductions or study guides
Technical Contributions
- Assist with digitization and OCR correction
- Contribute to website development
- Help improve search functionality
- Test and report issues
Financial Support
Church Files is a non-profit initiative funded by donations. Your financial contributions help us:
- Digitize rare theological works
- Maintain and expand our digital infrastructure
- Support our team of researchers and developers
- Keep all content freely accessible
Contact Us
Have questions, suggestions, or want to get involved? We'd love to hear from you!