Resources
Bibliographies
As we build out our Momentum Bookstore, we’ve run across some great annotated bibliographies of books. On partnership, see the bibliography at powerofconnecting.net. Also, see the recommendations Tony Whittaker’s group makes.
Mauritius and the ICT pillar
One of the laments that I have had through the years is the incredible sluggishness with which many African countries have embraced information and communication technology (ICT). I have for several years envisioned the possibilities of a thriving business process outsourcing (BPO) business in Africa akin to that of India, especially for the Francophone [...]
For the e-mail overloaded missionary, here are great tips on managing the inbox
For the e-mail overloaded missionary, here are great tips on managing the inbox from Harvard Business School.
New Skype 4 Beta
After having played with the new Skype 4 beta it appears to have much better sound and video quality, while being stable on Windows XP. Now may be a good time to upgrade, even if it is in beta form.
2 billion PCs by 2014
Gartner expects 2 billion PCs in use by 2014. More and more unreached peoples will be gaining access to global connectivity, and Internet outreach will be more and more important (although still not the complete answer). Read more.
Using social networking software to build a voice for the unreached
One of the biggest “buzzes” on the Internet at the moment is social networking software. These are desktop programs and web applications which allow you to (1) maintain and strengthen online conversations with your friends and (2) meet new friends with whom to have conversations. Social networking software runs the gambit from blogging tools to [...]
Reaching the migrant next door
Recently seen on Amazon: David Boyd’s “You Dont Have to Cross the Ocean to Reach the World: The Power of Local Cross-Cultural Ministry” says the key to reaching the nations with the gospel is to first reach the stranger who dwells among us and shows readers in any country how to reach the world through [...]
Skype 4.0 beta available
The new Skype 4.0 beta is available for those early adopters who want to try it out. Skype has continued to flatten the world and has made a significant impact on missions. How many of you regularly call your friends back home? How has this changed the rate at which you make friends in the [...]
African gadgets
This website is a remarkable chronology of cheap low-tech tools developed in Africa to innovatively accomplish tasks.
Africa - Atlas of Our Changing Environment
A new book, Africa - Atlas of Our Changing Environment, was launched yesterday after a two-year project by the United Nations Environment Programme. It shows over 300 “before and after” satellite images that provide a sobering assessment of the damage caused to the natural environment in less than four decades. Most of the photos are [...]
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