Collide Magazine | The iPad is Here, and It’s Coming to Your Church.
Okay, I love the tech but there are indications that the iPad may become one of the biggest game changers/ministry tools since the yellow pad and the truly portable notebook. I have friends who now swear by their iPad and only use a laptop as a docking station and for worship presentation software. Everything else is handled via the iPad.
As this article is pointing out, it has the potential to change the pews, eliminating bibles, hymnals, and increased interactivity. Its looking like next gen printing press revolution
So, what are your thoughts and what articles beyond this have you come across.
Thanks for sharing this article. I think he maybe right, but in our denomination and many of the other mainline churches, it might be a hard sell…
True but that’s because we are still driven and led by Boomers. Consider that the average ELCA member is 58 years old, there’s not much excitement or use for emerging tech. Like I said in my last podcast, Boomers want it their way and if they don’t understand it, they won’t use or welcome it. The sad part it what they see as “kids toys” and gimmicks are the wave of the future.
Sad news here in Findlay is that The Stately Raven bookstore is closing. Rated as the best bookstore in Ohio for three years running, with all kinds of special events and author appearances, they are closing since they can’t compete with Amazon or digital books. Boomers are weeping and gnashing their teeth. Under 35? What’s a bookstore?
Its a hard sell but just a small sign of the bigger picture, imho.