National Information, Communications and Technology Network
A network of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) workers in Missions Interlink.
Aims
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To enable sharing of knowledge regarding the use of ICT systems in missions
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To provide opportunities for fellowship with other Mission ICT workers based at home or on the field for mutual encouragement.
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To encourage sharing of technical expertise and resources, between members of MI, and to the MI organisation itself.
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To provide opportunities for involvement by members of the Christian IT Community.
Activities
The following activities of the network will support these aims:
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Online discussion forum
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Gatherings to share fellowship & knowledge annually
- Interaction with Christian ICT Community
- Advice to MI regarding Information and Communications Technology
Membership
The committee for 2008:
David Miller, Global Recordings Network (Chair Person)
James Stanhope, Plus-One Pty Ltd
Michael Swank, Pioneers Australia
Andrew Smith, SIM NZ
Lindsay S, CMS Australia
The Basis for the Network
MI Members ascribe to the EA Statement of Faith and abide by the MI Regulations and Standards Statement.
History of the Network
Missions Interlink was established in 1986 at a national forum of evangelical missions in Canberra. It was considered expedient, conformable to the will of God, expressive of discipleship to the Lord Jesus Christ, and a step towards facilitating fulfilment of His great Commission, to constitute an Australian Commission of evangelical missions.
However, state missions commissions had existed in most states for many years, and until 2005 continued to maintain their own identities and separate memberships, and were regarded as member agencies of the national body in their own right.
How Missions Interlink is Organised
The national office of Missions Interlink is responsible for all membership enquiries, national events, networks and ministries, and is a central point for information and resources for its members.
The state networks of MI are also very active, providing members within each state with regular opportunities to network, and pray for, and encourage each other . They are also engaged in working together to promote and mobilise for mission through collaborative activities.
