PHASED DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR JESUSSTRAIGHT FINANCIAL PLATFORMS

 

PHASE 1: LAYING THE FOUNDATION (Banking & Crowdfunding)

1. JesusStraight Banking and Crowdfunding Platforms

• Purpose: Facilitate secure financial transactions, enable fundraising, and support community initiatives.

• Vision: Empower community members to contribute, fund projects, and support each other through seamless, faith-driven monetary exchanges.

Tools and Resources to Use:

• Crowdfunding Platform (https://bubble.io/template/fundraising-platform-1638441364130x675903762032230400):

  • Start by creating a crowdfunding platform where members can fund projects like community initiatives, church expansions, and missions.

  • Example Use: Users donate to causes like mission trips, community events, or supporting small businesses in the network.

• PayPal-Like Electronic Wallet (https://bubble.io/template/paypal--like-electronic-wallet-1568332623914x644887389961715700):

  • Implement a digital wallet feature to facilitate easy transactions between members.

  • Example Use: Members can donate to initiatives, send funds to one another, and pay for services within the JesusStraight network.

• Patreon-Like Monetization (https://bubble.io/template/patreon-like-monetization-lite-1648705262435x944088721843290100):

  • Use this to offer a monetization model where members can subscribe to support church leaders, ministries, and ongoing projects.

  • Example Use: Churches or ministries can create subscription-based content (e.g., sermons, Bible studies) to raise ongoing support.

 

PHASE 2: BUILDING THE CREDIT UNION AND LOAN SYSTEMS

1. Credit Union Development

• Goal: Establish a JesusStraight Credit Union to provide financial services for the community, offering:

  • Car loans, real estate loans, business loans, hedge fund investments, and more.

  • Check-cashing services for easier access to community funds.

• Tools and Resources:

  • PayStart - Stripe Payments Kit (https://bubble.io/template/paystart---stripe-payments-kit-1631190509890x865267237834457100):

    • Use this kit to integrate payment processing and set up financial transactions for loan repayments and investments.

    • Example Use: Community members apply for a small business loan or car loan, with repayments handled securely through the platform.

2. Investment & Hedge Fund Opportunities

• Enable members to invest in community-driven hedge funds and real estate opportunities that support the mission of JesusStraight.

• Example Use: Create an investment pool where members can contribute toward real estate developments or business startups aligned with Christian values.

 

PHASE 3: FINTECH AND VENTURE CAPITAL FOR COMMUNITY GROWTH

1. Tech Recruitment and Venture Opportunities

• Vision: Following the example of Y Combinator, recruit tech talent to build innovative fintech solutions for JesusStraight. Expand into venture capital to support faith-based startups.

• Recruitment Goal: Actively seek developers and fintech experts to join the mission and develop tools like mobile banking apps, investment management systems, and crowdfunding innovations.

Tools and Resources:

• Ko-Fi-Like Donations App (https://bubble.io/template/ko-fi---like-donations-app-1590631545431x308634790703398900):

  • Create a donations platform where community members can contribute to specific causes or startup ideas.

  • Example Use: Members support fintech ventures or church-driven businesses through small donations and investments.

2. Venture Capital Fund for Christian Startups

• Vision: JesusStraight’s venture capital fund will invest in Christian-based businesses or community-driven startups.

• Example Use: The fund can provide seed capital to startups focused on education, healthcare, or technology that align with faith-driven missions.

 

PHASE 4: FULLY INTEGRATED FINANCIAL ECOSYSTEM

1. Advanced Crowdfunding and Loan Systems

• Scale the crowdfunding platform to support larger projects like church expansions, real estate developments, or community-driven businesses.

• Expand the loan system to offer real estate investment loans for residential, recreational, and business properties.

2. Mobile Financial Management Platform

• Develop a mobile app for managing finances within the JesusStraight community, offering services like:

  • Loan applications for businesses or personal needs.

  • Real-time investment tracking and crowdfunding progress.

  • Peer-to-peer payments for quick and easy financial transactions between members.

Example Use: Members use the mobile app to apply for business loans, track their investments in the community hedge fund, and donate to crowdfunded projects.

 

CONCLUSION

The JesusStraight financial platform will provide a secure, faith-driven financial system that starts with simple crowdfunding and banking services before expanding into a full-fledged credit union offering loans, investments, and venture capital. By using Bubble.io templates like Patreon-style monetization, digital wallets, and Stripe payments, the platform can quickly grow and scale to serve the community’s financial needs while staying aligned with its mission of empowerment and spiritual values.

This phased approach will enable JesusStraight to foster sustainable growth, support the financial well-being of its members, and actively recruit tech talent to drive innovation in fintech and community ventures.