Technology and mission

In Plugging the Planet into the Word, the Washington Post reports on how mission agencies are using technology for evangelism and Bible translation work: An excellent overview of 21st century mission work, the article discusses how innovative uses of

"technological devices ranging from simple cassette tapes to solar-powered audio players and an iPod-like gadget called the Bible Stick, [enable] Christian groups ... to make one of the world's oldest books accessible in remote corners of the planet."

The article also drew my attention to the Mission Atlas Project - a website with a range of resources including maps, tabular data sets, and written descriptions. It is a constantly expanding site that seeks to produce a strategically significant World Missions Atlas, and the information is helpful in assessing the current status of missions work throughout the world.

Mission Mondays

Mission Mondays are an initiative of the Diocese of Leicester running on the first Monday of the month. These interactive meetings are designed to look at key topics concerning mission, evangelism and the church with input from individuals with particular expertise.

Check the programme for full details of forthcoming meetings:

• Transformation (July)
• Welcome & Hospitality (September)
• Service (October)
• Celebration (November)
• Prayer (December)