I never thought there was a place for a “tech guy” in a church except working behind the monitors. As a techie guy, I never thought that we can also bring Jesus to the lost and make disciples in the digital space. Last weekend, I had this opportunity to join a hackathon event held by Indigitous Philippines. At the back of my mind, how in the world Christians can make disciples using internet and technology? Oh boy, I was wrong! The enemy has been using the internet to kill, steal and destroy lives. Why not use the same tool to spread the gospel and spread the love to those who needs it?
– Dhenn, #HACK in the Philippines
I was 36 years old before I realized that I could combine both my love for Jesus and my passion for technology and build stuff that matters. You don’t have to wait until you are 36 years old; you can get involved today.
– Mark, #HACK in the United States of America
I got to see God influence people’s lives through media… It was great seeing young guys come together with an interest to use media to reach out to others for Christ.
– Noha, #HACK in Kenya
#HACK allowed me to see that we can make big things in a small amount of time with the Lord if we are available.
– Tresor, #HACK in Chad
#Hack helped me hone my pre-conceived idea of a solution to a real-life challenge. Particularly, the team I joined was an eye-opener to how interdisciplinary collaborations can lead to a solution beneficial to the community.
– Gbadero, #HACK in Nigeria
The global connection calls…helped our attendees realize that God still has active Christians globally and they are part of the movement of God in our time.
– Chinagozi, #HACK in Nigeria
From the #HACK I am encouraged to leave from here today, to go out there, share my experiences, and see how I can best share the Word of God through technology.
– Darlington, #HACK in Liberia
#HACK is a great way to get the IT community together and do something to help others and missions. They are very encouraging for us and those we are serving; it is even more important these days to encourage one another.
– Rick, #HACK in Thailand
I loved the environment. As a frequent attender of hackathons, one thing that really stands out with #HACK is the community of hackers wanting to further their faith. There was less of a competition aspect and more focus on actually completing the challenges faced to help others in their walks with Christ. Worship music was always playing in the background, and at times I could hear people around me singing as they worked. Overall just an amazing event and encouraging to experience as a student in the tech industry.
– #HACK Location Lead
At Hack Chiang Mai, traditional barriers were overcome. Thai and English speakers could work together and exchange ideas. Programmers who have been developing apps allowed newcomers to run with new concepts and ideas. Strangers quickly became colleagues and friends. Students contributions were valued by veteran developers. And God was praised. So it is no surprise that the weekend ended in prayer and with the unanimous desire by the participants to follow up with other opportunities to meet, share and serve together. As one put it: “such a glimpse of God’s Kingdom at work is truly life changing!”
– Robert, #HACK in Thailand
To explore more about the impact of #HACK over the years, visit our Global Impact page.