COMPUTER MINISTRYThe mission of the Computer Ministry is to provide rebuilt personal computers, documentation and training in basic computer skills to selected charitable organizations in the Kansas City area, and to follow the vision of Village Presbyterian Church.
The Computer ministry was established in 2001 on a foundation of friendship and relationships. The ministry has developed partnerships with Habitat for Humanity and other not-for-profit organizations computer classesExplore upcoming computer classes offered through Village U. Classes are open to the community and are low-cost or free to attend.
TECHnical HELPAs we are relying more and more on technology for worship and connecting with others, if you are needing patient, caring, expert help, our computer ministry team is here for you. Email Dee Couch at deecouch@kc.rr.com or call Laura Hobbs at 913-671-2323 and they will put you in contact with a member of our Computer Ministry team to assist you.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESThe Computer Ministry is an all-volunteer staff from various church congregations. Computer Ministry members perform many varied tasks to fulfill the group’s mission. Each volunteer may choose tasks that best suit his or her interests and abilities. Some team members analyze donated PCs and test components to determine how to best utilize the equipment. Usable components are combined to build working computers for the ministry’s strategic partners (charitable or educational institutions.) The team then carries out a prescribed process for each computer.
Others work on research and development of software and hardware solutions to implement ministry plans, and others provide technical support for ministry operations and for partners. This support can include use of new technology, networking, wiring, setup and maintenance of systems. Education and documentation team members are dedicated to teaching basic computer skills to those in need. Teachers and teaching assistants (“chimes") help students gain user skills in very basic computer classes designed for beginners. This team is also responsible for documentation of the Computer Ministry’s process and procedures. Specifications for DonationsTeam members remove all private data from every PC donated to the ministry. The computer’s operating system is then reconfigured as appropriate for its intended application, and new software is installed. It then goes to "quality assurance" for a final check, and backup.
COMPUTER MINISTRY teamVolunteers, teachers, and teaching assistants are needed for the teams. Computer Ministry orientation sessions are held periodically for new volunteers at the Outreach Center, 99th & Mission Road. To join, contact Laura Hobbs at 913-671-2333.
Computer Ministry Team Leader: Tony Liu
Educational Team Leader: Dee Couch Refurbishing Team Leader: Ken Smith Refurbishing Team Members:
Richard Bartholomew Rick Schuck Robert Rumold David Tyrrell Work Sessions for Refurbishing Team 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at the Meneilly Center for Mission Tillotson Building |
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