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Bridging Faith and Digital Innovation

TIDEL addresses the gap between rapidly evolving digital technologies and the needs of today’s faith communities, creating the support and innovation needed to help leaders teach, connect, and worship in new ways.

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“Especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, technology has exploded in recent years. While faith groups have taken some steps to employ new tools, they largely haven’t had the time, resources, or know-how to use them to their fullest potential. Simultaneously, Americans’ interest in traditional faith institutions has waned.”

Rev. Serene Jones

President of Union Theological Seminary

Programs

TIDEL Fellowship

The TIDEL Leadership Fellows Program is an 18-month intensive fellowship that brings leaders together in duos to explore, design, and research innovative technological solutions for faith communities. Fellows engage in design thinking, collaborative projects, and hands-on research to address real-world challenges, develop leadership skills, and shape the intersection of technology and faith.

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Highlights of the Fellowship

  • Collaboration – Work closely within duo pairs on real-world projects.

  • Immersive – Attend a hands-on experience in Silicon Valley.

  • Summit – Learn, network and present findings from project research.

  • Coaching & Mentorship – Receive tailored guidance and support.

Meet the Team

We are a team of innovators, changemakers and regenerative placemakers.

Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes

Dr. Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes

Director of The Technology, Innovation & Digital Engagement Lab (TIDEL) Fellowship.

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Dr. Jordan Loewen-Colón

Mentor, Technology, Innovation, and Digital Engagement Lab (TIDEL)

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Renaldo M. Pearson, ACNP

Mentor at the Technology, Innovation, and Digital Engagement Lab (TIDEL)

David Gastwirth

David Gastwirth

VP for Online Education and Learning Innovation at Union Theological Seminary

We are thrilled to be a part of this initiative. We are excited to use new technology and innovation to build capacity, and advocate for justice together.

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Dr. Liz Theoharis

Director of the Kairos Center for Religions

Stay Connected with TIDEL

Join our private Mighty Networks community to stay informed, access shared resources, and remain connected with the broader TIDEL network. You can also follow us on Instagram for updates and highlights from our programs and events.

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