RESEARCH
Perform research in order to develop strategies of Biblical Community Development (BCD) and application of Appropriate Technology (AT) for holistic development. This research will focus on finding effective methodology to tangibly witness the love of God and lordship of Jesus Christ by applying biblical principles to address real survival issues in impoverished areas.
- Water Resource Development
Indigenized water treatment method using Renewable Energy resources:
Contaminated drinking water source in a Sudanese village
Indigenous water test kit and water purifier:
Water testing and treatment processes can be used as tools to teach the reality of the Fall and the principle of Redemption. Indigenization of techniques essential to human survival is a very effective way to build the capacity of local people and to teach the Cultural Mandate of the Creation.
There are abundant opportunities to develop environmentally-friendly methods to overcome challenges for rural livelihood by utilizing renewable natural resources in Creation. Above is a realistic and practical example of biblical stewardship to redeem God’s creation. The contaminated water shown in the picture above can be easily treated by this method.
- Renewable Energy Resource Development
Micro-hydroelectric generator:
Use of an old automobile alternator for rural electrification. This provides a good opportunity to teach the biblical value of recycling.
- Transportation
Basic Utility Vehicle (BUV): Starting from a small project that can be managed locally, the community gains the ability to solve their own problems, thereby minimizing dependency.
- Additional projects in progress
Various water purification techniques, indigenous water drilling rig development, indigenous hand pump, incinerator, cook stove…