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    • Mission Campus
    • Antioch Campus
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  • ABOUT
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      • Sunday Morning Classes
      • Village Connect Small Group Ministries
      • Village U Community Classes
      • Visiting Scholar
    • Young Adult
    • Youth
    • Children & Families >
      • Summer
      • Overview
      • Sunday Mornings
      • Kids Day Out
      • Preschool
      • Child & Family Development Center
      • Parents
    • Music >
      • Concerts
      • Music Ensembles
      • Music Staff
      • Village Pipe Organ
      • Village Arts Alliance
  • PASTORAL CARE
    • Memorial Services
    • Stephen Ministry
    • Counseling
    • Ministries and Support Groups
    • Volunteer
  • MISSION
    • Mission Overview
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Mission Grant Application
    • Signature Mission
    • Local Outreach >
      • Blood Drive
      • Emergency Assistance
      • Food Pantry - Clothes Closet
      • Front Porch Alliance
      • Homelessness Ministries >
        • Habitat for Humanity
        • Hillcrest Transitional Housing
      • Hunger Ministries >
        • Community Garden
        • Cross-Lines Kitchen
        • Food Pantry - Clothes Closet
        • Johnson County Home Delivered Meals
      • KC CARE Clinic
      • Literacy Initiatives
      • Mission Sewing
    • Immigration & Refugees
    • International Mission >
      • Global Village
      • Border
      • Dominican Republic Medical Partnership >
        • Celebration Dominicana Fundraiser
        • About
        • Programs
        • Partnerships
        • Mission Trips >
          • All DRMP Trips
          • GivingThanks
        • Newsletter & Video Library
      • Haiti
      • Thwake Village >
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        • Video Library
      • Christmas International House
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COMPUTER MINISTRY


The 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.
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The Computer ministry was established in 2001 on a foundation of friendship and relationships. The ministry has developed partnerships with the Front Porch Alliance, Baptist Seminary, Grandview Park Presbyterian, Operation Breakthrough and other church ministries in the community.

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Explore upcoming computer classes offered through Village U. Classes are open to the community and are low-cost or free to attend.
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TECH HELP

As 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.

If you are wanting to connect your computer to a TV, you will need an HDMI cable. Here are YouTube videos we recommend watching:
  • ​How to Connect Laptop to TV using HDMI (Easy Version)
  • Connect Computer to TV With HDMI With AUDIO/Sound (More Advanced)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The Computer Ministry is comprised of 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 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.

Team 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.

Volunteers and teachers 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.

Specifications for Donations

  • Personal computers only with Pentium IV or newer processors (Note: Apple or Macintosh models cannot be accepted)
  • Working monitors at least 17 inch SVGA type, or LCD type
  • ​Keyboard and mouse
  • Power cables
  • Software-Windows XP or later operating system
  • Original operating system and upgrade program disks, certificates of authenticity and user manuals
  • CD-ROM, CD Writer and DVD Writer drives
  • Printers (laser-type only, please)

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the need for social distancing safety reasons, individual computer donations have been suspended until further notice. Persons or organizations wishing to contribute multiple PCs should call  913-671-2333 to make an appointment.

Work Sessions

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the need for social distancing safety reasons, the PC rebuilding work sessions have been suspended until further notice.

COMPUTER MINISTRY team

Computer Ministry Team Leader: Tony Liu

Refurbishing Team

Team Leader: Ken Smith
Richard Bartholemew
James Crooker
Carl Hinson
Tom Housh
John Lewis
Bill Mullarky
Leonard Munger
John Ozburn
Early Phillips
Robert Rumold
Rich Schuck
Samm Skare
Dick Smith
Jim Wann ​​

Educational Team

Team Leader: Dee Couch
Jane Abildgaard
Gadine Acton
Leslie Conrad
Jan Dexter
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Hoyl Lockett
Jim Galliher
Steve Holtman
Tom Housh
Joni Kimsey
Len Munger
Rich Schuck
Louise Woodward
Tessie Young
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Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka
Director of Adult Faith Formation
Email
913-671-2323
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Laura Hobbs
Coordinator for Adult Faith Formation

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913-671-2333

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