Can I bring my laptop? Ipod? Digital camera? The kitchen sink?
In general, packing should be done with an eye toward simplicity. The distractions of technology to which we’re accustomed in the U.S. can inhibit your experience in another culture if they’re allowed to become a crutch. Check with your country coordinator about the laptop. In some ministry settings it’s helpful to have one, but if you don’t need it for work think twice about bringing it.
