According to the global network of churches, the new centre comes in keeping its need for a “long-ranging goal to take communications and networking ‘to a whole new level.’”
"We believe this new Information Technology Centre will be a very important tool in assisting the global church in building more effective ties that will lead to greater connectiveness and strategic partnerships,” said WEA’s International Director, Geoff Tunnicliffe.
According to the WEA head, the new Centre of Information Technology will provide four key services: expand the internal and external communications for the Alliance; assist regions, commissions and national alliances with their information technology needs; build an effective global network for the voice of WEA in both the secular and Christian media; and develop a digitalised library of resources for those who would otherwise lack access to critical information.
“This I believe is a significant answer to our prayers. In fact, the Lord is providing above and beyond our expectations,” Tunnicliffe said.
Previously, at an international conference held in the state of Florida earlier this year, the WEA had recognised the need to expand its internal and external communication.
The recently established CIT is located at the grounds of Olivet University, an evangelical Christian university located in San Francisco.
Funding for the new centre was provided by The Christian Post International, one of four affiliate members of the WEA. The Christian Post International is also providing over 30 IT developers and designers for the centre, making it one of the largest Christian IT centres in the world.
Supporters of the new venture are looking forward to the new opportunities a strong technology team will bring to the worldwide alliance.
[Editor's Note - Hudson Tsuei reported from San Francisco for this article]
Hudson Tsuei
Christian Today Correspondent