Cynthia Ware has taken a look look at how Christian missionaries are using new media as parts of their efforts to connect and share news of their connections when away from their “roots.” Here’s a snippet:

…Today’s missionaries are using blogs, facebook, shutterfly and other social media to extend their connectedness, reward their supporters and create archived memories of their unique adventures. Whether missionaries are serving on short term teams or serving in long term posts, they need no longer be disconnected from their points of origin, hometowns, partners, sending churches, extended families, etc. In fact, if they have internet access, there’s virtually (no pun intended) no reason they can’t be very connected…

Read the rest at Digital.Leadnet and also check out Cynthia’s site Digital Sanctuary for more views on ministry, media, and their convergance.