TENT MAKING MODEL FOR C4'S

CHRISTIAN COLLEGES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

C4's for the basis to start Christian colleges in developing countries. The sim-tec model is to use C4's to offer computer classes; Develop C4's into fully accredited Christian colleges. Sim-tec focuses on non-users, normal users, and techies in developing countries

TECHNOLOGY IN HOLISTIC CHRISTIAN PROGRAMS     

Technology is a component in a holistic program addressing poverty and providing jobs (focus on non-users). AGRM and CCDA model is to provide computer classes in a Christian jobs/vocational training program; Discipleship or rehabilitation programs involving technology; Micro-loan program which provides a computer

EQUIPPING CHURCH TECHIES WITH TECHNOLOGY

Provides technology to those providing tech support on the mission field. The International Conference on Computing and Missions model is to provide a conference for those providing tech support on the missions field. Their focus is on techies.

EQUIPPING CHURCH LEADERS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Providing technology training to indigenous church leaders in developing countries (focus on normal users). Some examples are: Providing training on audio/visual systems for services; Providing training in getting a ministry website.

PROVIDING IT SKILLS NEEDED FOR JOBS

INTERNET ENABLED INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN RADIO

Cybercafe also uses low-powered FM transmitter to provide community radio station. Cybercafe can utilize digital audio content from the Internet. It enables global distribution of Christian message via radio across different languages.

USING TECH TO RESOURCE DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: VOLUNTEERS

The TechMission Volunteer Network wants to provide the ability to effectively match very specific interests not possible before the Internet. It also seeks to provide the ability to volunteer remotely (social service equivalent of outsourcing)

DISTANCE LEARNING

The Model is to use the Internet to provide distance learning courses (possibly through computer centers) Global University is the largest school in the world with 695,294 students. City Vision College is an accredited online distance learning program for urban ministry leaders. Instituto InterGlobal is a Christian distance learning organization targeting Latin America.

COMPUTER REFURBISHING

The Model is to distribute computers from developed countries to developing countries. World Computer Exchange, a secular organization has shipped 21,450 computers in 34 developing countries. They ship out 200+ computers and monitors. They charge $67 for Pentium III's, $50 for Pentium II's, $35 for Macs.