A $1,000,000 (or 10 BTC) appeal to build the Pocket College mobile app
Dear Friend and Fellow Laborer,
R. J. Rushdoony once called for the very thing Pocket College set out to be - a faithful, accessible engine for Christian learning that forms minds to build Christian civilization. That call still rings, and the need has never been greater. christrules.com
Pocket College already equips the saints with lectures, transcripts, and courses - free to the world - aimed at advancing the Kingdom through a rigorously biblical curriculum. It’s time to place that power in every pocket. We’re launching The Pocket Reconstructor Project: a native iOS and Android app that delivers the full Pocket College experience - online and offline - to students, families, and churches everywhere. christrules.com
Why now
- Proven content & plan. Pocket College’s comprehensive four-year schedule demonstrates the scope, pace, and seriousness of study we’re delivering. The app will operationalize that plan daily with checklists, progress tracking, and reminders. christrules.com
- Accessible, faithful, free. From the beginning, Pocket College has been made freely available, sustained by gifts—not gatekept by tuition or trends. A mobile app multiplies that reach, especially where broadband is limited. christrules.com
- Uncompromising vision. Rushdoony’s emphasis on Christian accreditation and standards reminds us that legitimacy flows from fidelity to Scripture first, not from secular seals. Our app embodies that conviction while maintaining excellence in delivery. christrules.com
The goal
We’re seeking $1,000,000 (or 10 BTC) to build, launch, and sustain the Pocket College mobile app for its first three years.
What your gift builds (12-month build; 24-month sustain)
- Native Mobile App (iOS & Android)
- Offline-first audio & transcript bundles
- Tap-to-highlight Scripture and lecture notes; searchable annotations
- Personal progress tracking & synced “four-year” scheduler
- Family/Classroom mode (multiple learners, one account)
- Push reminders tied to the curated daily plan
- Shareable quotes with citation back to source lectures
- Content Services & Infrastructure
- Secure API for lectures, transcripts, notes, and user progress
- Scalable media pipeline (compression, download management)
- Search across lectures, Scripture references, and topics
- Scholar’s Desk Enhancements
- In-app reading view for long transcripts
- Cross-links to related lectures and Scripture chains
- Launch & Onboarding
- Starter packs for the first 90 days of the four-year schedule
- Tutorial flows for families, churches, and homeschool co-ops
- Sustainability & Stewardship (24 months)
- Hosting, monitoring, bug bounties, and iterative updates
- Accessibility & internationalization improvements
- Outreach campaigns to reach homeschoolers and young leaders
Budget snapshot
- Product & Engineering (app + API): $520k
- Content engineering & media pipeline: $160k
- Design, accessibility, QA, and security: $120k
- Infrastructure (3 yrs runway): $110k
- Launch, docs, training, and community support: $60k
- Contingency (5%): $30k
Total: $1,000,000 (or 10 BTC)
Milestones & timeline (high level)
- Preparation (up to 12 months): Develop System Requirements, Recruit Talent
- Month 0–2: Architecture, design system, and content packaging
- Month 3–6: Alpha (offline playback, scheduler, notes, search)
- Month 7–9: Beta (family mode, sharing, accessibility pass)
- Month 10–12: Public launch (App Store / Google Play), onboarding kits
- Month 13–36: Sustain, iterate, and expand content delivery
Why your gift matters
Pocket College has grown through stewardship, not paywalls. Your support keeps it free and faithful, multiplying discipleship at scale: students commuting, families around the table, pastors and teachers preparing lessons—all with a plan in their pocket. Gifts and tithes have always fueled this work; this project continues in that path with a specific, time-boxed build-out. christrules.com
How to give
- Give online: Use our Online Donation / Tithe page and designate “Pocket Reconstructor Project.” (You can also reach out there for Bitcoin instructions if you prefer to help us hit the 10 BTC target.) christrules.com
- Larger commitments: If you’re considering a leadership gift ($50k–$250k+) or would like to underwrite a milestone, we’ll provide detailed technical briefs and naming opportunities (e.g., sponsor the Offline Library, Family Mode, or Scholar’s Desk).
Accountability
Pocket College operates transparently: free public content, clear project scope, and milestone reporting. We’ll publish quarterly updates on build progress, adoption metrics, and spending, and we’ll align new app features with the established curriculum plan so donors can see direct impact. christrules.com+1
This is more than an app. It’s a tool for reconstructing minds and culture - one day’s study at a time - rooted in a biblical worldview and the life-work of R. J. Rushdoony. Join us, and let’s put a faithful, four-year Christian education in the hands of every willing learner.
For Christ and His Kingdom,
Arnold Jagt - (517) 546-8780
Systems Engineer
Pocket College
(“Pocket Reconstructor Project”)
Give online today; note “Pocket Reconstructor Project” with your gift. christrules.com