Mobile Ministry Magazine

We talked about this earlier in the week, but after the excellent post by the user JonInKrakow, there had to be a reposting of this discussion about Digital Gear on Missions Trips at GospelShare. JonInKrakow's response in the thread is a really comprehensive answer to what to look forward to from someone who is in the field right now. Here is a snippet of that post:

...As to essential software--translation software that I mentioned, and try to get a Bible in the target language. It would help if your software did parallel versions, so you can find what you are looking for! ;-) It would be cool to have some sort of helps in your notes, with verses, etc. However, you would be wise to consider your target audience. In some places, tech is still very much beyond the average person's ken, and certainly beyond their reach. You might find that the technology is more of a barrier than a help. Here where we are, it works wonders with the younger generation, but can be a hindrance to people much older than me, and confusing to people my age. But, since I use it, they very much want to try it, so it's a positive thing with them. :-) At least our country is quite modern and European (albeit central Europe) that people are exposed to it. In fact, a local ad for a loan company advertises on the back of buses using an older Palm as part of its ad! However, there are still many parts of the world where such things do not hold true. Be sensitive!

Thanks JonInKrakow for that excellent post. Now the rest of you go and join in and share what you would take and how you would take it :)