Draft:AdventBuddy Chatbot

AdventBuddy
Developer(s)	Tafadzwa Mabika
Initial release	February 2023
Operating system	Cross-platform (WhatsApp)
Platform	WhatsApp
Website	adventbuddy.com

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Declined by Spiderone 4 days ago. Last edited by Tafadzwa Mabika 4 days ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

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Comment: In accordance with Wikipedia's Conflict of interest policy, I disclose that I have a conflict of interest regarding the subject of this article. Tafadzwa Mabika (talk) 08:41, 26 April 2025 (UTC)

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AdventBuddy is a WhatsApp-based chatbot launched in February 2023 that facilitates access to Seventh-day Adventist® resources and information via natural language queries. Developed independently by Tafadzwa Mabika, an Adventist youth and software developer from Chitungwiza, Harare, Zimbabwe, the platform serves as a digital ministry tool and has supported tens of thousands of users worldwide.

Infobox software

History

AdventBuddy was conceived in early 2022 by Tafadzwa Mabika with the goal of leveraging chatbot technology to make religious study materials and interactive spiritual resources more accessible globally. Development began in December 2022, and the service officially launched in February 2023 via WhatsApp at +263 773 210 210.

By its first anniversary in February 2024, AdventBuddy reported assisting over 45,000 individuals across 41 countries, with particularly high usage in Zimbabwe."Anniversary Post". AdventBuddy. Retrieved 26 April 2025.

Features

AdventBuddy offers a range of features tailored to support spiritual growth and engagement:

Sabbath School Quarterlies: Downloadable lesson guides for all age groups.

AI-Powered Bible Search: Natural language queries to locate verses and passages.

Adventist Youth Resources: Materials for Pathfinder honors, youth devotionals, and study programs.

Hymnals: A digital collection of hymns for worship and personal study.

Bible Access: Full-text access to the Bible.

Library Resources: Writings from the Ellen G. White Estate and other Adventist literature.

And more interactive devotional tools and daily devotionals.

Development and future plans

Following its initial success, the developer has announced plans for AdventBuddy 2.0 in Q2 2025. Upcoming enhancements include:

Improved natural language understanding and AI-driven responses.

Expanded resource library with multimedia content.

Personalized devotional plans and reminder features.

Multilingual support beyond English.

Games and more

Independence and disclaimer

AdventBuddy operates independently and is not officially affiliated with, endorsed by, or funded by the Seventh-day Adventist® Church."Adventist Church". Adventist Church. Retrieved 26 April 2025. The use of the registered trademark "Adventist®" in the project’s name does not imply formal endorsement by the church. The project gratefully acknowledges contributions from various organizations and individuals who maintain the source materials accessible via the chatbot.

Social media presence

AdventBuddy maintains a presence on multiple platforms for announcements and user support:"AdventBuddy on Facebook". Facebook. Retrieved 26 April 2025."AdventBuddy on X". X. Retrieved 26 April 2025.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adventbuddy

X: https://x.com/AdventBuddy

References

Category:Chatbots Category:Religious software Category:Seventh-day Adventist Church