Red Church A Beautiful Life: Pt.7: Technology – James Kelly
Oct 12, 2025
In this discussion, James Kelly, founder of FaithTech, shares insights on integrating faith with technology. He recounts how FaithTech began as a grassroots movement among Christian tech workers. James contrasts Jesus' model of friendship with technology's speed-driven culture, advocating for a thoughtful approach to tech use. He offers practical strategies for families, like daily Scripture and digital Sabbaths, while emphasizing the importance of redeeming technology to reflect God's beauty in our lives and workplaces.
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Choose Proximity Over Parachute Charity
- Live among the people you want to serve rather than parachuting in, to build sustained relationships and witness.
- Use your vocational skills to serve neighbors and the church, asking how tech can meet local needs.
Humble Beginnings Of FaithTech
- James Kelly started FaithTech by gathering tech Christians in a coffee shop to collaborate and serve local churches.
- That small group grew into a global network of ~50 communities in 20 countries building tech for gospel work.
Friendship Over Fast Impact
- James contrasts worldly impact (force over time) with Jesus' impact (friendship to the power of time).
- He argues lasting change comes from deep, sacrificial relationships, not rapid scale or data power.
