What is the BLESS App?
The BLESS App is both a web and native app created with the purpose of equipping and unleashing followers of Jesus to be a blessing to their community.
There are two parts to the app:
an individual experience (Light) and a church experience
As a Light,
you can download the app anytime, sign up for free, and receive the names of your 50 closest neighbors to begin praying for daily.
As a church,
you can sign up your church for free, and track your congregation’s totals, at anytime subscribe to our church tools that equip your church to thrive.
How does it work?
When you sign up to be a Light for free, the BLESS App provides you a list of your 50 closest neighbors. This gives you a simple, practical way to begin praying intentionally for the people right around you.
Each day, the app sends a reminder encouraging you to pray for 5 neighbors by name. Over time, this creates a rhythm of prayer that helps your entire neighborhood with consistent, focused prayer. It’s an easy but powerful way to develop a lifestyle of BLESSing for those God has placed nearby.
What does BLESS stand for?
B: Begin with prayer
L: Listen with care
E: Eat together
S: Serve in love
S: Share the story
The BLESS App is based on time tested B.L.E.S.S Strategy. It is a five-practice approach to evangelism and prayer that encourages people to love their neighbors and live a sent life.
The B.L.E.S.S. strategy is based on the mission to be a blessing to others, as found in Genesis 12:1-3. The goal of BLESS is to inspire people to be the church to everyone, everywhere, and every day.
LEADERSHIP
Visionary Leader
Tim Popadic, pastor, tech entrepreneur, and movie producer has spearheaded national initiatives, partnering with organizations such as Chic-fil-A and Focus on the Family. Over 15 years, he has championed technology-driven city-wide endeavors promoting healthy relationships, outreach, and prayer. In 2023, Tim established The Flourishing Cooperative, a 501c3 dedicated to visualizing human flourishing. He also launched theblessapp.com, facilitating communities in loving their neighbors well.
Chairman of the Board
Randy Frazee is a leader, author, and innovator in Bible engagement, spiritual formation, and biblical community.
BLESS Practice, Architects
Dave & Jon Ferguson. Authors of BLESS: Five Everyday Ways to Love Your Neighbor and Change the World. Founding leaders and pastors of Community Christian Church, NewThing church-planting movement, and the Exponential Conference.
Founder
Chris Cooper led a team that founded the Mapping Center for Evangelism and Church Growth in 1997. Since its inception, more than 18,000 churches of all sizes, in many denominations, and all 50 states have used the Mapping Center to pray for and share the Gospel with millions of homes.
The Bless App History
The Bless App, formerly "Bless Every Home" was created by the Mapping Center for Evangelism and Church Growth in 1997 by Chris and Karen Cooper as a tool for Christians to better know and love their neighbors. It was acquired by The Flourishing Cooperative in 2024 and has since been rebranded with a renewed vision and purpose. The Believers who are in their lives.