It is quite awesome to see MAF use aviation in remote areas for isolated people to be physically and spiritually transformed in Christ. With this comes up the great need of good training as the church grows and faces opposition. After my short time in PNG, I have really seen the need and believe so much in the importance of training up the church leaders in PNG. That is the second thing that is awesome about MAF, for some years now, we are not just using aviation but technology too. Like IT, communications networks and the like, an example the V-Sat communication system setup for the Haiti relief effort which is on going. So I would like to introduce to you MAF Learning Technologies, especially as MAF AUS looks at developing more in this much needed ministry in the countries we serve throughout the Asia Pacific region.
MAF-Learning Technologies (MAF-LT) basically looks to support the education of isolated church leaders and pastors. This could be in helping to distribute digital learning resources, helping churches/missions or training organisations deliver their pastor training via distance education, or assisting with other learning projects involving technology.
Please find a story from Campbell Smythe’s blog below. For more info check out the MAF US learning technology website.
“Out in the bush it can be difficult to scoot up to the local shop and pick up some batteries – and while solar-rechargers are available to rejuice those rechargable batteries, how good could this product be…..
1. Landport solar speakers
Coming out around March 2010 from Landport are a set of solar powered speakers. The speakers weigh 290grams, and contains two 2w speakers – maybe not quite enough to rock the village but enough to share an audio lesson with a few others. The internal rechargable battery is lithium ion, which powers the speakers for 6-8 hours once fully charged. The speakers can also be charged by attaching via USB cable to a computer or other USB type charge – eg. car charger, power point.”
