When I’m in the congregation I make a concerted effort not to use my phone as I am aware that when I preach both at youth groups and in church that the congregation using their phones can be distracting. Even if they are using their You Version Bible or similar – it is a distraction to see phones out illuminated in hands. That said maybe I should move with the times and accept others using their phones in church aren’t necessarily distracting themselves playing games/texting.

When I hear a good message/sermon I will tweet afterwards using the #sermonnotes.

Just thought I’d add my opinions into the mix, now I’ve seen this post.

Obviously I use my Laptop or Smartphone to do so.

It really makes no difference to me if I Tweet my notes or write them down. I love to follow other people live tweeting events, and enjoy the discussion when sharing an event.

Some people, frequently the less technologically enabled (those who don’t have access to or understanding of the technology) do feel threatened by this. I wonder if people in the past who were not writers felt threatened by those who could write?

Meat sacrificed to idols perhaps, but in general I am not keen to sacrifice the cloud for a filofax again …

Wouldn’t object to either – just glad to see a listener engaged!

I’m 50+ age and have comparatively week audio processing (it’s neurological). If you public speaker person (sermonizing or not) wants me to process what you’re saying, don’t begrudge me taking notes electronically! Would you complain if someone was taking notes on a piece of paper?

Yes yes – its all about engagement and retention, as you point out