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The Bible App

It’s hard to remember a time without it. Paper gives you unnecessary problems.

If only he could get his sheet music on an app on his smartphone

Audio players

It seems almost ridiculous that there was a time when in order to hear your favourite worship tune, unless you played an instrument, you had to wait until next week's service. Mercifully, Thomas Edison created the gramophone and then a bit later, Steve Jobs created something called an iPod.

We assume Mr Obama is listening to ‘Be Thou My Vision’

The Internet

Arguably the most useful technological advancement on this list, the internet (despite its shady vices) is a great tool for the Christian. Not only does it give us access to a vast array of Christian resources, but it has an untold amount of cat videos to bring us additional joy.

Like this cat playing the bongos

Or this cat driving

Projectors

Though hymn books were undoubtedly helpful, the influx of modern worships songs meant the Over-Head-Projector (or OHP) became the must-have gadget in the late 90s. However, that wasn’t enough. We needed enchanting backgrounds for the lyrics. Luckily, digital projectors and PowerPoint were able to help facilitate.

You’ll definitely have seen the lyrics to your favourite worship song on this backdrop

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Clip-on/Neck mics

Previously being a preacher required having a booming voice. Later it required exceptional muscular endurance to keep a mic elevated for a whole sermon. That said, the clip-on mic has clearly been a revelation.

As an early adopter, I’m sure Britney would agree

Let us know some other inventions we've missed!