Christ Inc — Even the Circuits Serve
A Kingdom perspective on electronics: tools, not idols — and clean systems that protect people, data, and the planet.
Summary — “Even the Circuits Serve”
“Whatever you do, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus.” (Col. 3:17) Technology is a servant, not a master. This booklet frames phones, laptops, and networks as assignments to steward — helping families, building businesses, spreading the Gospel — while refusing idolatry, exploitation, and waste. We trade hype for holiness: secure data, honest supply chains, repair over replacement, and transparent end‑of‑life.
- Heart: Wisdom over novelty; Sabbath over addiction; people over pixels.
- Hands: Refurbish first, harvest parts next, and only then recycle with audited downstreams.
- Rails: Chain‑of‑custody, verified data erasure, worker safety, and public reporting.
When circuits serve Christ, devices extend dignity — connecting job seekers, students, and elders — while our systems keep toxic waste and data breaches out of the community.
GIANT WARNING — THE BIG LIE ABOUT “GREEN” ELECTRONICS
Tricks to watch for (don’t fall for these)
- “Free pickup” with no audit: devices vanish into brokers; many are exported as “reuse” and dumped abroad.
- Recycling logos ≠ proof: glossy badges without published downstreams, worker protections, or site addresses.
- Trade‑in shell games: your perfectly repairable device is under‑valued, shredded, then resold for parts at a markup.
- Data‑wipe claims you can’t verify: no serial‑numbered certificates, no method stated, no chain‑of‑custody.
- Locked‑down hardware: manufacturers block parts and manuals to force replacement — then boast “sustainability.”
- Pop‑up parking‑lot drives: no EIN, no receipts, no reporting, no way to reach anyone after they leave.
Protect your people, your data, and your town
- Use staffed, auditable intake only. Get a receipt that lists device type, model, and serial/IMEI.
- Require verifiable data erasure with a serial‑numbered certificate (or physical destruction on request).
- Ask for downstream disclosure: where non‑reusable parts go, which smelter, which recycler.
- Right‑to‑Repair: choose partners who repair before they replace and sell parts/devices affordably.
- Sign out of accounts, remove SIMs, and encrypt before drop‑off if possible; never hand devices to anonymous collectors.
We’re not naming specific operators — these are common patterns so you don’t get greenwashed or scammed.
Our Electronics Plan — “Even the Circuits Serve” in Practice
- Secure Intake & Triage: staffed hubs with posted EIN, photo ID check, itemized receipts (type, model, serial), and locked storage.
- Data Security: verifiable erasure with serialized certificates; on‑site drive destruction available; strict chain‑of‑custody.
- Refurbish First: repair and clean for affordable resale/donation; provide chargers/batteries; load basic accessibility apps.
- Parts Harvest: pull good boards, displays, RAM, SSDs, fans, and screws; inventory for future repairs and training.
- Responsible Recycling: non‑repairable materials go only to audited downstreams; no export dumping; PPE and safe handling.
- Training & Jobs: Comp‑repair basics, soldering, ESD safety, help‑desk etiquette; pathways to certifications and employment.
- Community Tech Bar: walk‑up diagnostics, password help, backups, and safety checks for elders and students.
- Public Dashboard: devices received, refurbished, donated/sold affordably, parts harvested, lbs responsibly recycled, wipes certified.
- No Brokers, No Greenwash: we disclose the flow; neighbors first; evidence over marketing.