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Christian Community Technology

Nine sites to help build your computer center's capacity, expand its resource base, and enhance its curriculum.

Many major software vendors provide free software donations to non-profits.

TechMission has compiled the following training materials and links for international community technology organizations:

Grant Writing and Fundraising

Here's an actual letter that was used to raise a substantial sum towards a refit of church equipment and was sent to local trusts and grant-making bodies.

Free sources of in-kind donations, technology, and clothing. Also lists free services for nonprofits.

Outlines grant writing in three steps: 1) needs assessment, 2) targeting a funding source, 3) writing the proposal.

Urban Youth Ministry

Ten best practices for youth tutoring programs.

Wayne Gordon speaks on youth leadership development.

A holistic approach to after-school program development.

Volunteering, Volunteer Management, and Short-Term Missions

Eight Biblical-based principles for effective volunteer service.

Presentations for volunteers on serving well, especially in a cross-cultural setting.

Seven questions to ask yourself before you start looking for a volunteer.

Recovery and Addiction

A sermon outline, statistics, and recommended resources for fighting pornography.

We recommend using the following strategy to address the issue of online safety and media sobriety churchwide.

Reviews the major Internet filtering and monitoring software programs available.