Great thoughts from everyone. It is a tricky subject for sure. If handled wisely and with much prayer and following of God's leading, the use of technology could indeed be a few months or years behind the marketplace or even right in step.

I would also challenge and encourage those in the industry to also consider that like other subjects (art, philosophy, etc) we should also be aware that God may call us to lead the way (not follow). God is the supreme being - creator of heaven and earth. Sometimes I think we place too many limitations on what He can do through us and through the church - even with limited budgets and time.

Yes, we need to be responsible with the resources we are entrusted with, but at the same time we need to also consider the parable of the three servants (Matthew 25:14-30) and keep in mind Jesus wants / expects a return on those resources. How much do we risk for how much return? That will be up for endless debate, but I am convicted that too often church's hide aziness and fear behind the mask of "stewardship". I don't believe we should be wreck-less, but we probably could challenge ourselves more by stepping out in faith more (and not just with technology)!

Good post Mike!

Home machine (your former MBP) is still clean and trying to keep it that way. :-) I like the beauty of the simplicity. Now I am working to clean up the work (pc) desktop. I used to use it to try to "remember" things, but now I'm using Remember The Milk to GTD! Goodness!

Excellent reminder Ben! Thanks.

Congrats Greg! Wishing you and your family all the best in this new endeavor! I pray that God uses you in a powerful way for the cause of his Kingdom!

Congrats Anthony! I think it will be a great match for both you and them!