Indigitous® Hackathon 2023 in Karlsruhe (and Online)
Schedule
19th Oct. 09:30 – 17:30 : Devotion | Brainstorming | Coding
20th Oct. 09:30 – 17:30: Coding | Presentation | Prayer
Location
FeG Karlsruhe, Am Wald 2 · 76149 Karlsruhe
Online participation is possible through Zoom!
Challenges
- film2scripture: A website or app that extract the themes of films, and provides a list of relevant Bible passages to each theme.
- micro:bit projects for refugees: educational micro-projects for refugees who are interested in coding or electronics.
- Using Bible Brain API: embedding Bible content in several websites (e.g., 4training.net, rmkarlsruhe.org)
- Church service translator: automatic real-time translation of church services (e.g., German or English) into target languages (e.g., with DeepL API).
- Open source church tools: administration of church calendar, rooms, contacts, wiki, etc.
- Multi-broadcasting app: simultaneous update of church events on multiple social media platforms.
- Knowledge base for developing multilingual website
- And more…
What is Indigitous®?
Christians who love to bring the Gospel through digital means. See more information here: https://indigitous.org/
Why Karlsruhe?
Karlsruhe is historically a technology hub for Germany. It has a lively technology startup community. Besides, it is home to many evangelical churches across denominations.
What can I do?
If you are a disciple of Jesus and love technology, come and join! Even if you don’t code, your ideas are valuable for God’s Kingdom to inspire both word and deed!
Mission
Sharing the Gospel with the nations
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20
Church
Discipleship and Spiritual Growth
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35
Development
Compassion and Stewardship
“And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.” Matthew 10:42
Useful links
Indigitous Projects on Airtable
Cantara (song presentation software for church services)
4training.net (multi-lingual discipleship materials)
FaithTech (global tech community for Christ)
gloo.us/ai (AI and Church initiative)
Device & Vertue (podcast about technology and Christian faith)