Information Technology
How does IT fit into missions?
“I just can’t imagine the amount of time that was spent in making corrections that I do now with one button.”
Technology has transformed Lisa Kappeler’s ministry over her 11 years as a Bible translator among the Uriay people of Papua New Guinea and as a Bible translation consultant.
“I can’t imagine doing what we
do without computers.
It’s pretty vital.”
~ Lisa Kappeler, Bible Translator
But it takes IT professionals behind the scenes to allow that “push of a button” to happen.
You, as an IT professional, can help missionaries everyday to:
- Learn a new language more quickly
- Understand a foreign culture
- Translate the Bible faster and accurately
- Produce Bible curriculum
- Develop literacy materials
- Communicate with consultants
- Equip the church
You can use your IT skills in missions in Canada or overseas as Security and Compliance Administrators, Data and Intelligence Analysts, Network and Systems Engineers, Hardware and Software Technicians, Software Programmers and Developers and Training Specialists and End-User Support.
Lisa concludes, “I can’t imagine doing what we do without computers. It’s pretty vital.”
Read Stories About IT in Missions
- Expediting the Reach of the Gospel through IT
“I just can’t imagine the amount of time that was spent in making corrections that I do now with one button.” - Tribal Missionary or Web Developer: Which is More Important?
For years Stephen Narwold had envisioned this exciting picture of tribal missionary life for himself. - A Global Team
From their home in Indiana, John and Margaret Martin are invested in the Laniers’ ministry through prayer, giving, and offering to help in practical way with their God-given abilities.