Yes, I preach from an iPad. I could say it’s to save trees. Twelve
half-sheets per sermon add up over a planned 40 year career of 2 sermons
per Sunday. I could say I appreciate the convenience of having an
arsenal of dozens of sermons, an ESV Bible, and a library of
commentaries with me when I travel. Or I could even say that I only own
it because one was given as a gift. But the naked truth is that I simply
love preaching from my iPad. Specifically the simple, silent swipe of
the page, the use of variegated font colors, and the safeguard against
getting my notes out of order or blown away by wind or a poorly
positioned fan (yes, I have forgiven that deacon). I realize these are
tiny, inconsequential luxuries which no one needs. But like Paul, I have learned to be content in plenty and in want.
I’m the guy word-of-mouth viral marketing campaigns rely on. If I eat
at a great restaurant, I tell everyone I know they MUST try it. If I
relish an insightful book, I Tweet it. When I find an audio trove of
expository gold, like the vein of ore at calvarybiblechurch.org (see
how I did that), I upload a gig of Jack Hughes sermons onto my
friends’ Nanos, often without their consent. What can I say, I like to
share. Unlike King David’s quip to Arunah, I have no conscience pangs
when giving away that which cost me nothing.
So
naturally when I spot a fellow iPadian at a pastors conference, I sidle
up to them and ask, “Hey, what apps do you run for preaching?” If they
have a system better than mine, I poach it. But if their MO is a few
keystrokes more cumbersome than my honed routine, I graciously take them
under my wing. Keep Reading...
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