New Tribes uses technology to further the Kingdom of God
Mission Network News, April 30, 2013 Brazil (MNN)--What happens when missionaries go home on leave? Work usually stops until they get back, right? New Tribes Mission found a way around this. Using VSee, missionary Barry Spor in Wisconsin can create Bible lessons with a co-worker in Brazil. "It's as though he's sitting at my side or I'm sitting at his side." VSee is a computer video call program that's similar to Skype, but it allows for file sharing. Spor and his cohort are able to talk about the lesson and make changes that they can both see. Using this technology, Spor can continue his field work, even though he's on leave. Why? "We are church planters, which is not just seeing people come to Christ: we want to see the baby grow up to be mature adult that can handle life in a responsible way. So spiritually that's what we're looking for."