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He Will Establish the Work of Our Hands: An Interview with FaithWorks Founder Camille Sery-Ble

A world-class city anchored by rich history, influential industries, and notable educational institutions, Boston’s culture can be tightly bound to profession and progress. In this setting, an important Christian movement has begun. FaithWorks, a non-profit dedicated to helping Christians integrate their faith with their professional lives, is drawing together a diverse and vibrant community of believers across Greater Boston.

As FaithWorks prepares for its second annual conference this April, Faithworks’ Research and Analytics Chair Luke Redington sat down with Founder and President Camille Sery-Ble to discuss the origins of this young ministry and the impact it is already having in the lives of Christians from many different backgrounds.

By Luke Redington 

A Vision Born in an Inspired Moment

The rapid success of FaithWorks can be traced back to a singular, inspired moment. One day, Camille felt a distinct calling: Boston needed a space where believers could learn to thrive as disciples while pursuing their careers.

She grabbed a pencil and paper, and began to write. The ideas came like a flood. She began listing names of people she would like to see attend (two-thirds of whom would eventually participate) and specific industries that needed representation. When she looked back at what she wrote, she could see that God had woven these plans from the strands of her own entrepreneurial, workplace, and personal experiences. She sensed that through this dream, God would redeem her frustrations and realize her hopes. And God did! A few months later, a venue in Cambridge hosted the first FaithWorks Conference in April 2025.  

Unity by Design

Though FaithWorks is young, its impact is already measured in the hundreds. Perhaps more impressively, it has become a model for Christian unity. Both the executive board and the conference attendees represent a wide tapestry of denominations and backgrounds—a goal Camille built into the organization’s founding principles. 

Her explanation of how the Lord brought this goal to fruition is straightforward: “To embody Christ is to unite people. To walk in Christ and love your neighbor as yourself—whether as an employee or as a business owner—will unite you with many people.” 

Camille knows this truth through experience. Now, whenever she attends a professional networking event in the Boston area, she sees people she knows and greets them with a smile.  

Shared Pressures, Singular Purpose

When asked why faith in the workplace has become such a unifying idea in Boston, Camille’s answer is both highly practical and deeply theological. “Christians are subject to the same economic pressures as everyone else in the city,” she explains. Commuting to work, pivoting from one career to another, or just trying to make ends meet are concerns that confront Bostonians, no matter their creed. 

Yet, for the believer, there is a unique concern: a desire to honor Christ not just on Sundays, but in the 9-to-5. FaithWorks helps believers address this concern by bringing together the practicalities of work and the theology of vocation.

         “We can model Christ at all times—in family, social, and work settings,” Camille says. “That doesn’t mean we are simply evangelizing at work. It means your coworkers should encounter the love of Christ through you. They should experience the ‘fruit of the Spirit’ in your professional conduct. That experience should make them curious.”

Join the Movement: The 2026 Conference

The second annual FaithWorks Conference is set for Saturday, April 25, 2026. Building on last year’s momentum, the event will feature specialized workshops tailored to various career sectors—from tech and healthcare to the arts and trades.

The theme for 2026 is An Urgency of Holiness: From Repentance to Deliverance, focusing on the link between a believer’s inner spiritual life and their public witness in the workplace. With a diverse lineup of Boston-based industry leaders and ministers, the conference is designed to help you place Christ at the very center of your career. 

Event Details

By integrating the practical and theological dimensions of faith in the workplace, FaithWorks provides a model for faithfully carrying Jesus into the public sphere—the very “faithful witness” UniteBoston attests to. Consider joining this conference and movement in Boston and help us spread the word!

FaithWorks Conference 2026: An Urgency for Holiness: From Repentance to Deliverance

Join us for FaithWorks Conference 2026! The theme this year is An Urgency for Holiness: From Repentance to Deliverance.

We are thrilled to invite you to an extraordinary opportunity to attend the annual FaithWorks Conference! Faithworks is dedicated to inspiring and equipping Christian professionals to glorify God and excel in their industries.

Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.

James 2:17

This premier event encourages Christian professionals in the Greater Boston Area and beyond to deepen their faith in Christ within their respective industries. Our focus spans various sectors: Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Finance, Technology, Arts and Entertainment, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Education, and Business.

These sectors drive our economy, but as Christians, we know the ultimate glory belongs to God.

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Hebrews 11:1

FaithWorks aims to deliver impactful programming that strengthens connections within the Christian professional community in Greater Boston and beyond. Our attendees will benefit from unique opportunities to network and engage with an untapped network of Christian professionals and entrepreneurs. Our next conference is on Saturday, April 25, 2026, which will be a catalyst for a network of powerful industry experts.

Love Thy Neighbor Opportunities with Care Portal & Welcome NST

Exciting news! Boston-area churches have two powerful new ways to put “love your neighbor” into action: CarePortal and Neighborhood Support Teams.

By combining digital tools with personal connection, these initiatives empower our community to come alongside vulnerable children and families in tangible ways. Read the full details on our blog here.

Pastors, ministry leaders, and compassionate neighbors across Greater Boston – Join us for an upcoming Zoom Interest Call to hear how you can get involved with CarePortal and the Love Your Neighbor Project.

If you’re not able to make either of these times but would still like to be involved, please reach out! For questions regarding the Love Your Neighbor Project, contact Kasey Dillon at kdillon@welcomenst.org; for questions regarding CarePortal, contact Beatriz Acevedo at ​​Beatriz.Acevedo@careportal.org

Christians have always stood on the front lines, extending our hearts and hands in extravagant love to the most vulnerable—and our public witness matters now more than ever. Together, as we follow Jesus to unleash the power of community, may we rebuild infrastructures of care so that our whole community can flourish.

Open Position with Global Insight

Looking for a Projects and Content Manager for Global Insight

What is Global Insight? Global Insight is a pioneering missiological research initiative launched by Haggai International that explores the perspectives of transformative Christian leaders in the Global South by hosting forums and producing resources (articles, blogs, videos, and more) to serve Christian leaders around the world.

Website: https://globalinsightcollab.org/

The Projects and Content Manager is a new position to help move the vision of Global Insight forward. The manager will partner with the Vice President of Global Research to accelerate Global Insight’s initiatives, including moving research findings into accessible digital forms to serve the church in places of greatest opportunity and need. We are looking for a highly organized self-starter with experience in organizational leadership and digital content development who will enjoy working with and serving a diverse network of global Christian leaders.

The role requires strong intercultural experience and abilities.

The position is remote and full-time, with full benefits.

If interested and for more information, contact Tyler Lenocker: tylerl@haggai-international.org

UniteBoston’s Annual Fundraising Celebration & Community Gathering

You are invited to UniteBoston’s Fundraising Celebration and Community Gathering on Friday, May 29 from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm at the Bruce C. Bolling Building in Roxbury. This will be an evening of celebration with food, joy, and an opportunity to partner with us in our bridge-building work across Greater Boston.

Our theme this year is “Illuminate.” In a time when division and uncertainty can feel heavy, we believe Christ calls us to shine (Mt 5:16)—bringing light to hard places, clarity to confusion, and hope to weary hearts. At UniteBoston, we are committed to equipping Christians to be peacemakers and bridge-builders—agents of unity, reconciliation, justice, and repair. Illuminate reflects our prayer that the Church would not hide its light but embody it boldly and beautifully for the good of our city. Here is our Fundraising Letter

This year’s keynote speaker is Rozella Haydée White, a public theologian and “Love Big” coach. Dedicated to nurturing a love that is life-giving, justice-seeking, and restorative, she has authored a book entitled Love Big: The Power of Revolutionary Relationships to Heal the World.

Rozella’s work deeply aligns with UniteBoston’s mission to heal divisions and strengthen the Church’s collective witness. Over the past year, she has also played a vital role behind the scenes, working directly with Rev. Kelly and Rev. Devlin as a coach for a capacity-building grant initiative. We are thrilled to have her voice guide us faithfully illuminating the gospel and bearing witness to Christ’s reconciling work in our beloved city.

The evening will also include a conversation with Rev. Kelly and Rev. Devlin, stories of impact from our UniteBoston community, and creative expressions that reflect the heart of this year’s theme, including:

  • Convene: The Power of Collaborative Conversations for City-Wide Gospel Movement by Rev. Melinda Priest
  • Testimony about Beloved Community Lab by Rev. Gina Tillotson-Cordy
  • Poems on “Illuminate” by Bill Ivanov and Dzidzor Azalgo
  • Closing Song led by Rev. Devlin Scott

Join us to connect with friends old and new—and to discover how you can participate in God’s reconciling, restoring, peacebuilding work through UniteBoston.

We’re excited to offer FREE childcare during the event, provided by safe and vetted volunteers. Children do not need a ticket to the event, but advance registration is required.

This gathering will take place at the Bruce Bolling Municipal Building in Nubian Square, 2300 Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02119. Local parking lots include the large City of Boston Municipal Parking Lot #33 around the corner of the building.

We can’t wait to gather, celebrate, and shine together.  REGISTER BELOW

Ticket Options:

  • General Admission: $50
  • Student Admission: $25
  • Volunteers: Free (Register Here)

Our Goal: Raising $40,000

Your generous contributions will directly support our efforts to fortify Christian unity in Boston through strategic planning, staff and consultant support, and partnerships with local ministries.

Thank you for partnering with us to God’s work towards reconciliation, justice, and peacemaking in our city. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out. We are deeply grateful for your friendship, encouragement, and support, and look forward to seeing you at the event!


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