The following are links to web sites of selected organizations focused on providing religious organizations and individuals with innovative 'open' information, technology, and tools.
* Links to Summerton S.C. Churches listed in the online Yellow Pages
Alliance for Christian Media - Providing information, communications and technology (ICT) support to mainline Protestant churches, e.g Episcopal church.
Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA) - Providing access to the statistics and data on religion, including American and International data sets, for use by churches, educators, journalists, and researchers.
Bible.Org - Using the Internet, social media, and mobile apps to connect people to the Bible and help them in their spiritual growth.
CrossWire Bible Society - A resource pool to other Bible societies and Christian organizations that can't afford a programming staff or expensive commercial software tools.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - Information technology (IT) policies and guidance on use of IT in the church.
Global Media Outreach - Online missionaries using the Internet and information technology to reach people around the world.
Joshua Project - A Christian research initiative seeking to gather data about the ethnic groups of people around the world and providing a range of free tools and digital technologies to assist in missionary efforts.
LightSys - Dedicated to equipping Christian missions and ministries with the computer technology best suited to their needs, including the knowledge and contacts needed to support that technology.
Methodist Church Information Technology Association - Providing guidance and information from the United Methodist Church on the use of Information & Communication Technology (ICT).
National Religious Partnership for the Environment (NRPE) - The Partnership seeks to encourage people of faith to weave values and programs of care for God's creation into their daily life.
Open Source Initiative - A non-profit corporation formed to educate about and advocate for the benefits of open source and to build bridges among different constituencies in the open source community.
TechMission - City Vision University uses innovative approaches to provide digital technology resources and solutions to meet needs in at-risk communities.
US Conference of Catholic Bishops - Providing policies and guidance to the church on Information & Communication Technology (ICT).
Churches & Information Technology (IT)
For most churches today, Information Technology (IT) is a critical part of ministry. Computers that function correctly, a website that looks professional, and a backup process for sermon notes all help the staff do ministry more effectively, communicate with the congregation, and focus on building relationships. - See ChristianityToday
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