Are you a Christian working in tech — a developer, designer, entrepreneur, or product manager — wondering how your skills fit into God's bigger picture? FaithTech is the largest global community connecting Christ-followers in the tech industry, active in 50+ cities across 20 countries on six continents.^1
Founded in 2016 by James Kelly with 35 people at a coffee shop in Waterloo, Ontario, FaithTech grew out of a simple question: Is there anyone else like me — passionate about Jesus and technology?^2 Kelly, who holds both a Master of Divinity and a Bachelor of Commerce, brought a rare blend of church planting experience and startup savvy to the mission. Today, FaithTech has a dedicated team with regional directors spanning North America, MENA, Asia-Pacific, and Brazil, plus a board that includes the CEO of SkipTheDishes and the CTO of Global Media Outreach.^3
What makes FaithTech distinctive is their conviction that there is a uniquely redemptive way to build technology — rooted in Scripture, shaped by community, and oriented toward the flourishing of others. Their FaithTech Playbook lays out this framework through a 4D cycle (Discover, Discern, Develop, Demonstrate), guiding teams through a biblically based design and development methodology.^4 Through FaithTech Create, volunteer teams tackle real-world challenges: past projects include building the Faith Network app in Chennai, an anti-trafficking initiative in Vancouver, an aviation charity app (MAF) in Waterloo, and a Christian mentoring platform (Savok) in Bangkok.^5
FaithTech now produces a podcast featuring conversations with leaders like John Dyer (author of From the Garden to the City), Terry Storch (co-founder of YouVersion), Kutter Callaway, and Luke Dooley (CEO of Ocean Programs), exploring topics from redemptive technology to AI ethics and entrepreneurship.^6 The organization also publishes Missional Tech Trends — in-depth research reports on emerging technologies including quantum computing, robotics, drones, blockchain, and AI world models, each explored through a biblical lens.^1
In September 2026, FaithTech will host Awaken 2026 — its first-ever global gathering in 10 years, at the historic Asilomar Hotel and Conference Grounds in Monterey, California. The invite-only retreat will bring together 300–400 builders, founders, and visionaries for three days of prayer, worship, and strategic discernment about the church's prophetic voice in the next decade of technology.^7 Other signature events include BUILD, FaithTech London's annual hackathon in partnership with Kingdom Code, and the newly launched Story Nights — evening gatherings in cities around the world where tech leaders share stories of faith, purpose, and impact.^8
In February 2026, FaithTech partnered with Strategic Resource Group for an Integration Sprint in Silicon Valley, bringing together missionaries, technologists, and funders to build an AI-assisted trauma-healing tool for the MENA region — following Jesus's pattern of meeting people in their suffering first.^9
FaithTech's work has been covered by The New York Times, Wired Magazine, Christianity Today, and The Times (London), which profiled James Kelly in a major March 2026 feature on AI workers turning to faith.^10
Why People Love It"Many people who work in tech feel very isolated and alone. There's a lot of disconnection, especially for Christians who struggle to live out their faith in this industry." — James Kelly, Founder^11
"Faith communities like FaithTech exist because there is a significant 'white space' unaddressed by most churches and workplaces. They naturally transform digital and workplace environments into spaces where people can encounter Jesus." — CV Global^12
Notable- Present in 50+ cities across 20 countries on six continents worldwide^1
- Featured in The New York Times, Wired, Christianity Today, and The Times (London)^10
- Board includes Paul Burns (CEO of SkipTheDishes) and Yvonne Carlson (CTO of Global Media Outreach)^3
- Advisory Council includes Andrew Pottenger (Engineering Manager at Meta) and Marc Krejci (Global Advisory Chair, former Meta)^3
- Awaken 2026 — first global gathering in 10 years, September 24–26 at Asilomar, Monterey CA^7
- BUILD 2026 — annual London hackathon, October 9–10 at Plexal^8
- Story Nights — new evening event format launching across cities in 2026^8
- Partnered with Strategic Resource Group for MENA Integration Sprint (Feb 2026)^9
- Partnered with Kingdom Code for the annual BUILD hackathon in London^13
- Has an AI Theologian on staff (Dr. K) integrating biblical theology with emerging technology^3
- FaithTech Podcast featuring conversations on technology, faith, and culture^6
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the US and registered charity in Canada^11
