- Facilitator, Not Expert: Emphasize the missionary's role as a bridge and facilitator, empowering the community to lead their own engagement with the knowledge economy.
- Cultural Sensitivity: Stress the importance of understanding local contexts, respecting traditional knowledge systems, and avoiding the imposition of foreign technologies or practices.
- Sustainability: Focus on building local capacity and ensuring that any technological interventions are sustainable in the long term.
- Ethical Data Handling: If any data is collected, emphasize the importance of privacy, security, and community consent.
- Partnership and Collaboration: Encourage collaboration with local organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Theological Reflection: Integrating a theological perspective on knowledge, information, and the role of technology in human flourishing and the spread of the Gospel.
By focusing on foundational understanding, practical applications within low-tech contexts, and ethical considerations, the training program can equip missionaries to be effective agents of positive change in the evolving landscape of the knowledge economy, even in communities with limited technological access. The program will emphasize empowerment and partnership, enabling communities to harness the power of knowledge in ways that are meaningful and sustainable for them.