For many years we have been blessed by the testimony of the Heavenly Man, and other special speakers who bear the scars of persecution for the Gospel and have stood the test. This year, we want to add a special tour where you will have the opportunity to meet some people who we do not normally put on stages, and whose work is mostly done in the shadows.
In recent years, God has been raising up a new type of missionary to support our frontline fighters. You might call them the Heavenly Hackers or perhaps the Gospel Geeks. Tech bros (and sisters) who use their talents to assist in the work of the gospel by utilizing the possibilities of cutting-edge technical developments, and who find ways around the technical barriers raised by the enemies of the Gospel.
These hackers are not usually comfortable with the spotlight. They prefer to hide behind screens, working at times when other people sleep. You can never plan when an amazing idea hits you or a solution to a problem suddenly presents itself. They also struggle to explain what they are working on to fellow mortals who do not speak ‘Geek’. But when they do manage to communicate what they are doing, we see how excited people get by their unique contribution to the Great Commission.
However, they stay away from the spotlight not just because they prefer it that way, but also because their work demands it. Much of what is done is secret, meant to stay under the radar, and cannot be shared in big public meetings. That is why we have decided to do a Hackers Tour that avoids the big church meetings and instead focusses on home groups. We are planning an East to West coast tour in the US in the fall, where bible study groups, student fellowships, house churches, and other small gatherings can invite us to come and share about how our hackers help the gospel message get behind enemy lines.
We have found a few of our hackers willing to present some of their work and share their exciting ideas for using technology for the future of missions in closed countries. We promise it will open a whole new perspective on what is happening on the ground in closed nations, and that it will be exciting for people of any age, regardless of their personal technical skills. If you are interested to be part of this and would like to invite us to your home group, please contact our US office: fieldoperator@backtojerusalem.com
New! BTJ Hackers Tour
