Jim Leamer: Recruiter for the IT Mission Field

Find out about the role of technology in missions by asking Jim Leamer to visit. In an engaging presentation, Jim will explain how God has used IT professionals to advance the Great Commission.

During his presentation, Jim will address the following three topics:

Technology in Missions

Jim gives a general overview of how technology is used by various ministries around the world. He discusses radio, TV, video, digital audio, interactive CDs and computers. He also covers aviation, farming, water systems and medical work, but in less detail. (30 to 60 minutes, depending on time available).

Basis for Missions

Jim shows the basis for missions in a series of presentations. Starting with the basis in "Awesome Creator" through "Wedding of the Church," he illustrates how and why involvement is crucial. (20 minutes)

News, Tools and Trends in Missions

Jim provides a brief update, including statistics, about what is happening in the world of Christianity. (5 minutes)

Jim has presented on more than 70 college campuses as well as various missions events including the Alive Festival, Cornerstone Music Festival and Urbana. To invite Jim to speak at your classroom your event, contact him at ITrecruiting@wycliffe.org or 1-800-856-0508.   

 
What others are saying

"Jim Leamer from Wycliffe Bible Translators has been coming to my classes these past two years... I think that Jim has a very great presentation. It is simply top-notch professional in every way. There is no cost for his coming."
--Dr. Gene B. Chase, Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science  Messiah College, Grantham, PA

 

 
"I met Jim for the first time in the fall of 2000 when he gave a presentation in one of my classes. My students got a lot out of his presentation and I was more than happy to invite him back this year." 
--David Muessemeyer, Digital Media, Communications Department   John Brown University, Siloam Springs, AR

"Jim Leamer's missions presentation was a great informative tool. My students and I were studying the ways in which modern missionary efforts are enhanced by technology, and Jim's presentation certainly opened our eyes to some cutting edge applications. His passion for missions and his knowledge of the resources available to missionaries makes this presentation of particular interest. He is a strong speaker who connects well with his audience." 
--Kathy Bruner, Assistant Professor of Media Communications  Taylor University, Upland, IN