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Author: Michael Howard <michael@linology.tech>
Date:   Sat May 9 19:46:03 2026 -0500

    Release v1.0.0 (Windows Installer and Docs)

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+# Whitelist ONLY the documentation, assets, and the Windows installer
+!README.md
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+<p align="center">
+  <img src="splash.png" alt="Pastors Study Pro" width="600">
+</p>
+
+# Pastors Study Pro 📖✨
+
+[![Status](https://img.shields.io/badge/Status-Development-orange.svg)](https://git.linology.tech/michael/PastorsSermonPro)
+[![Platform](https://img.shields.io/badge/Platform-Windows%20%7C%20Linux-blue.svg)](https://git.linology.tech/michael/PastorsSermonPro)
+[![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-Proprietary-red.svg)](https://git.linology.tech/michael/PastorsSermonPro)
+
+**Pastors Study Pro** is a comprehensive desktop suite built specifically for sermon preparation and deep theological research. Designed to be a pastor's primary workspace, it centralizes Scripture, reference materials, and manuscript writing into one powerful, distraction-free environment.
+
+---
+
+## 📚 Core Features
+
+### 📖 Extensive Bible Library
+- **Multiple Translations:** Instant access to over 25 Bible versions with full formal names (ESV, NASB, NKJV, NIV, etc.).
+- **Side-by-Side Comparison:** Compare different translations in a parallel view for deeper linguistic insight.
+- **Instant Search:** Lightning-fast search across the entire canon of Scripture.
+
+### ✍️ Professional Sermon Builder
+- **Manuscript Editor:** A rich-text editor tailored for sermon writing, allowing you to focus on the message.
+- **Workflow Persistence:** Pick up exactly where you left off. The app remembers every open tab, document, and Bible passage from your last session.
+- **Flexible Export:** Export your finished manuscripts directly to `.odt` or PDF.
+
+### 🏛️ Integrated Reference Tools
+- **Theological Lexicons:** Built-in access to Easton's Bible Dictionary and Thompson Chain Topics.
+- **Personal Library Manager:** Add your own PDF and ePub study materials to your local library and read them alongside your notes.
+
+### 🤖 AI Assistant (Optional Tool)
+Pastors Study Pro includes an **optional** AI assistant designed to help with brainstorming, outlining, and cross-referencing. It is an *added tool* to assist your study, not replace it.
+- **Privacy First:** Choose **Local Mode** to run AI models directly on your hardware with no data ever leaving your machine.
+- **Hybrid Choice:** Use **Online Mode** via API for high-speed assistance without needing to download large local models.
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Installation
+
+### 🪟 Windows
+1. Download the latest `PastorsStudyPro_Setup.exe`.
+2. Run the installer.
+3. **Optional AI:** During setup, you can choose to download the offline AI model. This is purely optional; the core Bible study features do not require it.
+
+### 🐧 Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)
+1. Download `PastorsStudyPro_Installer.run`.
+2. Make it executable: `chmod +x PastorsStudyPro_Installer.run`.
+3. Run with sudo: `sudo ./PastorsStudyPro_Installer.run`.
+
+---
+
+## 🛠 Development
+
+Built with **C++ 17** and **Qt 6**.
+
+### Prerequisites
+- CMake 3.16+
+- Qt 6 (Core, Gui, Widgets, Xml, PrintSupport, Network)
+- A working C++ compiler
+
+### Build Instructions
+```bash
+cmake -B build -S .
+cmake --build build -j$(nproc)
+```
+
+---
+
+## 📬 Updates
+The application checks this repository for updates to ensure you have the latest theological tools and software refinements.
+
+---
+
+*Developed by Michael Howard | Sponsored by [614ministries.org](https://614ministries.org)*
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+1.0.0