From smart thermostats to wearable fitness trackers, the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming how we interact with the world. It’s a technological shift that’s reshaping industries, homes, cities—and perhaps even the way the Church can engage with people. But as Christians in tech, we’re called not only to build this world but also to …
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Navigating the Tension Between Work and Worship: A Biblical Perspective
In the world of technology, work often spills into every corner of life—late-night deployments, urgent bug fixes, endless learning. For Christians in tech, this raises a deep question: How do we honour God with our work without letting it become our god? Balancing work and worship isn’t about dividing your life into sacred and secular. …
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Using Kubernetes for Scalable Application Deployment
As applications grow in complexity and reach, managing infrastructure becomes a major challenge. For developers and DevOps engineers alike, Kubernetes has become the go-to platform for orchestrating containers and ensuring scalability, resilience, and efficient deployment. But beyond the technology, there’s a deeper question for Christians working in this space: How do we steward complexity with …
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Faith-Based Mentorship: Guiding Others in Their Walks
As technologists, we often think in terms of mentorship in a professional context—senior developers guiding juniors, experts teaching newcomers. But mentorship goes deeper than debugging or explaining best practices. At its core, Christian mentorship is about walking with someone as they grow in both skill and faith. In a fast-moving tech world, faith-based mentorship offers …
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Exploring TensorFlow: Building Deep Learning Models
In an age when artificial intelligence powers everything from healthcare diagnostics to language translation, understanding how deep learning works is a valuable and sought-after skill. For Christians in tech, it’s not just about mastering tools—it’s about using that mastery to serve others and glorify God with excellence. One of the most powerful frameworks for deep …
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June: Advanced Topics in Tech and Faith
As we grow in both our technical abilities and our spiritual journeys, the challenges we face become deeper and more complex. This month, we’ll tackle advanced topics in technology—like deep learning, Kubernetes, IoT, and AI—alongside thoughtful reflections on faith, mentorship, and trusting God through the pressures of professional life. Through it all, the goal remains …
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Ethics of Tech Volunteering: How to Serve with Integrity
When we offer our technical skills to serve churches, charities, or community groups, we’re not just writing code or fixing Wi-Fi—we’re building trust. Tech volunteers often handle sensitive data, make decisions that affect accessibility, and shape the digital presence of faith communities. That’s why it’s essential to serve with integrity, humility, and care. This isn’t …
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How to Create a Secure Volunteer Database System
Volunteers are the heartbeat of many churches and charities—from stewards and youth workers to tech teams and foodbank helpers. Keeping track of their contact details, availability, skills, and safeguarding checks is essential—but so is protecting that information. When managing personal data, especially within a church or non-profit, we are stewards of trust. A secure, well-organised …
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Using Open Source Tools to Build a Non-Profit Website
For churches and charities, keeping costs low while building an effective online presence can be a challenge. Thankfully, the open source movement provides powerful, free tools that empower mission-driven organisations to create professional websites without breaking the bank. Open source means the code is freely available, maintained by a community, and often customisable to your …
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Building a Church Website with WordPress: A Step-by-Step Guide
A church website is often the first point of contact for visitors, newcomers, and curious seekers. In today’s digital age, having a well-designed, easy-to-navigate site is not just helpful—it’s essential. The good news? You don’t need to be a professional developer to build one. With WordPress, creating a church website is both achievable and affordable. …
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