FAITH× SECURITY× SERVICE
Building a network of believers who safeguard the Church online and live out their calling in technology.
Ministry Meets Cybersecurity
Who We Are
Hackers for Christ Ministries Inc. is a 501(c)(3) (Pending) Christian cybersecurity ministry founded to defend the Body of Christ and disciple technologists.
We're not just protecting networks—we're pastoring technologists and serving the Body of Christ. We do not provide streaming/AV/media; we focus on cybersecurity and spiritual formation.
For Churches
Free security assessments, workshops, and incident-readiness so your ministry can flourish safely online. We serve as a ministry partner, not a vendor. All services are free for churches.
Get Our Free Cybersecurity Playbook →For Volunteers
Train in The Forge, then serve through The Sentinel Network on assessments, workshops, and various church engagements. Use your cyber skills for the Kingdom.
Learn More About The Sentinel Network →For Sponsors
Your generosity funds every assessment. Help protect congregations that could never afford it. Quarterly impact reports demonstrate faithful stewardship of your giving.
Our Statement of Faith
We believe in one God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe Jesus Christ is God incarnate: He lived a sinless life, died for our sins, rose again, and will return.
We believe salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone.
We believe the Bible is the inspired and authoritative Word of God.
We believe the Holy Spirit empowers believers to live holy lives and serve Christ's Church.
We believe in unity among all who confess Jesus as Lord and Savior.
We believe the Church faces both digital and spiritual attacks—our adversary seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). Our cybersecurity work is an act of spiritual warfare, defending God's people in the digital realm where the enemy prowls.
Our cybersecurity work is an act of worship and warfare — stewardship, truth-telling, and love for neighbor in the digital battlefield.
Defending the Church in the Digital Realm
Cybersecurity as Spiritual Warfare
"For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world..." — Ephesians 6:12 (NLT)
The Church faces a two-front war: spiritual forces in heavenly places and cyber threats in digital spaces. Our ministry stands at the intersection—defending God's people with both prayer and penetration testing, Scripture and security protocols, faith and firewalls.
The Digital Battlefield
Read John 10:10 (NLT)Churches are under attack—not just from hackers, but from an adversary who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy. Ransomware that locks out ministries. Phishing that compromises giving. Data breaches that shatter trust.
Spiritual Armor for Digital Defense
Read Ephesians 6:12 (NLT)We put on the full armor of God—wielding truth, righteousness, and faith—while deploying firewalls, encryption, and penetration testing. Our weapons are both spiritual and technical, for we wrestle not against flesh and blood.
Fighting with Kingdom Weapons
Read 2 Corinthians 10:4 (NLT)We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. We fight with prayer and code. We defend with Scripture and security. We stand watch as digital sentinels, guarding what God has entrusted to His Church.
Victory Through Christ
Read 1 Peter 5:8 (NLT)The enemy prowls like a roaring lion, but greater is He who is in us. We serve in faith, knowing that no weapon formed against God's Church will ultimately prosper—and we're called to stand in the gap, defending the digital gates.
Join the Fight
Whether you're a church that needs protection or a warrior called to defend—this is where cybersecurity meets calling. Stand with us on the digital frontlines.
Why Churches Need Protection
The Threat Is Real
Cyberattacks against ministries are under-reported, but experts agree faith-based organizations remain one of the most vulnerable groups online—making free protection through Hackers for Christ more vital than ever.
Ministry Meets Cybersecurity
Our Programs
Security Assessment
Comprehensive review of your church's overall cybersecurity posture. We evaluate policies, systems, and practices without active testing. Includes 10-point report, 45-min debrief, and 30-day action plan.
Penetration Testing
Active, hands-on testing of your church's defenses including network, application, and phishing assessments. We ethically attempt to identify vulnerabilities in your systems. Permission-only and non-destructive. Includes remediation plan and verification.
Secure the Flock Workshop
90-min training on phishing, MFA, secure giving, and privacy. Faith-integrated security training for church staff and leaders.
Kingdom Protocol (Podcast)
Real conversations where faith and cybersecurity connect. Prayer coverage, devotionals, and mentoring for volunteers serving the Church.
ChurchOps (On-Site Missions)
Teams go in person to churches to assess, train, and pray—helping congregations lock down accounts, donations, and systems. Available as a service option for churches.
Incident Readiness
Backup verification, "break-glass" plan, and tabletop exercises to prepare your church for a cybersecurity crisis.
Compliance & Best Practices
GDPR, CCPA, state data laws. Cloud best practices. We translate legalese into actionable, faith-aligned steps.
How It's Funded
Churches never pay.
Donors, sponsors, and grants underwrite every service so protection reaches the ministries that need it most. Every assessment and training we deliver is made possible by generosity that believes the Body of Christ deserves protection.
For Churches
All cybersecurity services at no cost
- • Security assessments
- • Penetration testing
- • Staff training workshops
- • Ongoing support
Funded By
✓ Individual donors
✓ Corporate sponsors
✓ Foundation grants
✓ "Sponsor a Church" gifts
✓ Faith-driven partners
Transparency
We're committed to faithful stewardship. Every dollar donated is maximized to protect churches and equip believers. Financial reports will be available on this site when created.
Fund Protection for the Church
Every assessment and training we deliver is made possible by donors. Your giving directly protects churches that could never afford this work.
Sponsor a ChurchDefending the Church, One Congregation at a Time
Our Impact
Excellence. Integrity. Faith.
Our Values & Commitment
Our Core Values
Integrity: Truth in every byte and every act
Service: Ethical hacking as service to the Church
Stewardship: Protecting what God entrusted
Redemption: Reclaiming "hacker" as a force for good
Faith: Jesus at the center of our mission
Safety & Ethics
✓ All security work performed exclusively by Christians
✓ Permission-only, non-destructive testing
✓ All volunteers will be background-checked and covenant-bound
✓ Encrypted storage, 90-day data purge
✓ Transparent reporting—findings in plain language
Experienced. Accountable. Mission-Driven.
Our Leadership
Current Leadership
Hackers for Christ Ministries is currently in formation. Idaho allows a single founding board member during initial registration for religious nonprofits. We're actively building our governance and operational team.
Rick Roane
Founder, President & Executive Director
Cybersecurity executive and U.S. Air Force veteran with 24+ years leading Red Team operations, penetration testing, and security architecture across financial, aerospace, federal government, military, and healthcare sectors. Former Director of Red Team at BNY Mellon.
Rebecca Roane
Secretary, Board of Directors
Serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors, maintaining official records, bylaws, minutes, and ensuring organizational compliance.
Building Our Team
We're seeking qualified Christian leaders who share our mission. These are the governance and operational positions we're looking to fill as the ministry grows.
Board of Directors (Planned Positions)
Vice Chair
Strategic partnerships and board member development.
Treasurer
Financial reporting, audits, budgets, and fiscal stewardship.
Faith & Ministry Advisor
Spiritual guidance and alignment with Christian values.
Technical / Cybersecurity Advisor
Security trends, ethical standards, and technical risk.
Development / Fundraising
Fundraising strategy and donor connections.
Communications / Outreach
Messaging, brand positioning, and media relations.
Operational Leadership (Planned Positions)
Technical Director
Security audits, pentesting, The Forge training, and ChurchOps.
Ministry Director
Forge curriculum, faith integration, and volunteer spiritual care.
Operations & Compliance Director
Policies, HR, background checks, and risk management.
Development Director
Grants, donor campaigns, metrics, and revenue streams.
Communications & Outreach Director
Website, social media, Kingdom Protocol podcast, and PR.
Volunteer Coordinator
Sentinel Network onboarding, scheduling, and engagement.
Join Our Leadership Team
If you're a Christian professional with expertise in cybersecurity, ministry, operations, fundraising, or governance—and you share our passion for defending the Church—we want to hear from you.
Board members typically commit 5-10 hours per month. Operational roles vary by position and may be part-time or full-time depending on organizational needs and funding.
Express Your InterestEverything You Need to Know
Questions? Answered.
Choose Your Path