I want to give our congregation an easy-to-use mobile directory that puts every member’s name, photo, and contact details at their fingertips while keeping information secure. The core of the project is a searchable member database with an admin-controlled backend so staff can add, edit, or deactivate profiles without touching code. I’m still open on whether we launch on iOS, Android, or both, so feel free to recommend native development or a cross-platform stack such as Flutter or React Native and explain the trade-offs. The app should be architected so we can layer in an event calendar, online giving, and other ministry tools later. If user authentication is part of your proposed approach, please outline how you would handle registration, password recovery, and role-based access for members versus administrators. Privacy is important to us; data must stay encrypted in transit and at rest, and the directory should respect opt-out preferences. Deliverables • A brief technical proposal covering stack, milestones, and timeline • Interactive wireframes or a clickable prototype for feedback • Fully functional app package(s) with source code in a Git repository • Documentation for spinning up the backend, publishing to app stores, and performing routine maintenance Acceptance Criteria • Member lookup returns results in under two seconds, even on slow connections • Admin actions (add, edit, deactivate) propagate to all devices within 30 seconds • Code is clean, commented, and passes a quick security scan for common mobile vulns • Build and deployment instructions reproduce the app without manual tweaks Please include links to any directory, community, or church apps you have built, note the tools you used, and share how you safeguarded user data there. I’m ready to start as soon as we lock the scope and timeline together.