Key Points
- Pastor Emmanuel Iren says he wanted portable study tools for ministry growth. He adds that tablets solved that need fast.
- He explains that the 2010 iPad let him store many Bible versions. It also helped him read more during travel and visits.
- Iren urges believers to use technology for real learning, not show. He says good devices still speed gospel work today.
Pastor Emmanuel Iren says his early push for knowledge made him adopt technology fast. He shared how that drive put him among the first Nigerians to own an iPad.
Speaking on his study habits, he said he always wanted portable tools. He explained that Apple’s tablet met that need in 2010. Read more in our report on online support for Iyabo Ojo.
Early hunger for study
Iren said he was in a deep learning phase then. He wanted access to several Bible versions without heavy bags. The iPad let him store books and notes in one place.
According to him, the device answered many ministry needs at once. It kept sermons, reading plans and study guides together. That, he said, saved time for prayer and travel.
Tech now central to ministry
The pastor noted that digital tools now help churches reach more people. He encouraged believers to use tech for growth, not show. He added that good devices can speed up gospel work.
Iren also pointed out that early adoption keeps leaders informed. He said pastors must read wide to teach well. He believes simple gadgets can open fresh doors for learning.
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For Iren, gadgets are useful only when they feed purpose. He stressed that tools should push believers to study more. He warned against buying devices just to impress crowds.
He said his 2010 choice still guides him today. He now urges young ministers to invest in learning aids. That, he noted, is how churches stay relevant.
