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 56 cities across 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 executives from SkipTheDishes, Meta, and 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 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.^7 James Kelly is a confirmed speaker at the Missional AI Global Summit 2026 in Silicon Valley.^8
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.^9
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^10
"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^11
Notable- Present in 56 cities across six continents worldwide, including New York, Silicon Valley, London, Tokyo, São Paulo, Dubai, Seoul, Sydney, and Ulaanbaatar^1
- Featured in The New York Times, Wired, Christianity Today, and The Times (London)^9
- 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
- Partnered with Strategic Resource Group for MENA Integration Sprint (Feb 2026)^7
- Partnered with Kingdom Code for the annual BUILD hackathon in London^12
- Partnered with Ocean Programs for entrepreneurial training and accelerator initiatives^6
- Has an AI Theologian on staff (Dr. K) integrating biblical theology with emerging technology^3
- FaithTech Podcast Season 1 featuring conversations on technology, faith, and culture^6
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the US and registered charity in Canada^10
