Mobile Ministry Magazine

Last year, we talked a good deal about the One Laptop Per Child project and the Give 1 Get 1 Program. In my opinion, this was something that should have seen the Body jump on quickly as a means to not only address issues of technology enablement, but also create roads for shared learning, education, and ministry where the Body just hasn't done so much (loudly).

Well, the Give 1 Get 1 Program is back again and this time Amazon has joined in to help with aspects of marketing and distribution.

There's no need to say it again, but I really will - despite what current economic conditions might be saying to wallets - technology, specifically mobile technology applications, is one huge area where the Body can make a signifiant inroad towards being Christ to the nations. The thing is, the Give 1 Get 1 Program while being about enabling developing countries, is even more about the idea of leaving the ability for the next generation of technologists to see the value of leaving a legacy. Digital might not have that same effect as paper, but being involved in the lives of others does. In order to create and preserve the standard of Godliness that Jesus and others set out before us, this is an opportunity that should not be overlooked.

Labels: giving, Hardware, mission, OLPC, urban