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Theotek Podcast #020: A Lot of Nice Toys Here

by Kevin Purcell••0

If you didn’t think we were a bunch of gadget freaks and geeks, you would after this week’s Theotek Podcast #020:Gosh, You’ve Really Got Some Nice Toys Here (Blade Runner reference intended). Each of team members talks about the tools, toys and gadgets they use in their lives a church and Bible tech geeks.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H769ewklif8Here’s the list of toys we each use and listed on this week’s Theotek Podcast …

Rick Mansfield’s List

  • 2012 MacBook Pro with Retina – 2.7GHz Intel Core i7 with 16GB of RAM, 750GB SSD and Yosemite 10.10.4
  • Acer Aspire R7-572 – 1.7GHz Intel Core i5 with 8GB of RAM, 256GB SSD and 1TB spinning hard drive and Windows 8.1
  • Toshiba Encore 2 Write (click for his review) – 8-inch model with 1.33GHz Atom, 2GB of RAM and 64GB SSD and Windows 8.1.
  • iPhone 6 Plus
  • iPad Air
  • iWerkz Universal Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard
  • Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for the iPad Air
  • Microsoft Lumia 635 phone running Windows 10 Preview
  • Apple Sport Watch space gray on order
  • Surface 3 on order
  • Fujitsu Scansnap Scanner

Antoine Wright

  • Samsung Chromebook 11
  • iPad mini Retina
  • LG Google Nexus 5
  • Samsung Gear S Watch
  • Tronfy Bluetooth headset
  • Nokia Lumia Bluetooth headset
  • Pencil by FiftyThree

Antoine forgot to mention a few he uses including …

  • Tronsmart T1000
  • Google Chromecast
  • Polar M400 fitness band
  • FitBit One

Kevin Purcell

  • Acer Aspire R13 notebook (on loan from Acer)
  • Apple MacBook Pro 13 with Retina
  • iPad Air first gen
  • Surface Pro 3
  • Toshiba Encore 2 Write 10-inch version
  • Logitech K811 keyboard
  • Logitech MX Master Mouse
  • Logitech Ultrathin Touch Mouse
  • Insignia Mousepad reviewed by HereOnBiz
  • iPhone 6 Plus
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 4

 Wes Allen

  • iPad Air first gen
  • Nexus 7 Tablet
  • Samsung Galaxy Nook Tablet
  • iPhone
  • Nikon D7000 connected to Nexus 7 Tablet for photography
  • Textblade Keyboard

I’m Dr. Kevin Purcell, a minister, ministry leader, writer, and technology enthusiast with more than 35 years of experience in Christian ministry. I currently serve as Director of Missions for the Brushy Mountain Baptist Association, where I work alongside churches throughout Wilkes County, North Carolina, to strengthen local congregations, encourage pastors, and advance the Great Commission.

Over the years, I’ve served as a youth pastor and senior pastor, and much of my ministry has focused on helping churches communicate the Gospel more effectively. I hold a Doctor of Ministry in Preaching from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Philosophy from Georgetown College.

For more than two decades, I’ve also written about technology, Bible software, preaching, and church ministry. My work has appeared in publications and websites including ChurchTechToday, GottaBeMobile, Preaching Magazine, and iPhone Life. I also create videos and tutorials about Logos Bible Software and other tools that can help pastors and Christians study Scripture more effectively.

KevinPurcell.org brings many of my interests together. Here I write about preaching, Bible study, ministry, artificial intelligence, photography, and technology, with a particular emphasis on helping pastors and churches use technology as a tool rather than allowing it to become a distraction.

At the heart of everything I do is a simple goal: to help build the church of Jesus Christ, make disciples, encourage those who serve in ministry, and help Christians use the tools available to them in service of the Gospel.

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