The first computer I grew up with was bulky, heavy boxes in different shapes, has limited function and usually fixed in one location. Now, the computer got itself nicknames like “laptop” and “palmtop.” Modern computers come in different sizes, colors and designs depending on the price and the personality of its user. It became a convergence of functions, a calendar, calculator, camera, radio to name a few. Technology found a way to increase its mobility. More than the physical appearance and physical spaces it occupy, there is this so called “Digital Space” where those who were “Born Digital” connect.

According to Dr. Calvin Chong, Academic Dean of School of Theology in Singapore Bible College, “The 21^st century has seen the creation of new electronic habitats extended beyond mere physical space. Today digital spaces are established part of the ecology of clicks and mortar” spaces where commerce, business work, communication, education and entertainment are transacted.”

The Digital space is a place where people create, connect, socialize and build a sense of togetherness with people across the world. It provides a venue where people can freely express themselves. In Dr. Chong's lecture during the Global Consultation on Music and Missions, he stated that there are many creative ways now to engage with the digital generation. Parenting, pastoring, Christian education, outreach and missions can be done with the right communication tools that these generation are using.

In order to connect with the Digital Generation communication tools should be emotionally engaging, artistically appealing, collaborative, interactive, thought provoking, meaningful and significant. Dr. Chong shared some of the few creative sites where the Born Digital build their sense of self identify and lifestyle choices. Some of the examples are these free web-based image generators that allow people to be creative by creating interesting images that can covey a message.

Face Your Manga – useful in creating different types of characters in color. Changing the eye and the mouth allows explore characterization, which is a critical part of the story telling process.

URL: http://www.faceyourmanga.com/welcome.htm

http://faceyourmanga.com/faceyourmanga.php?lang=ita

Flash Face – useful in creating characters with represent a wide range of ethnic types.

URL: http://flashface.ctapt.de/

Mr. Picasso Head – allows to create different artistic expressions on a canvas.

URL: http://www.picassohead.com/

Strips Generator – easy to use comic creation site. Through comic strip Born digital communicates ideas or raise issues. In the same way, you can raise important issues without being too preachy by using comic strip. It provides an interesting window into their world.

URL: http://stripgenerator.com/

Part of this generation too are Christians who can share the love of God through the use of computer. They too can be a missionary by going to a different “mission field” called "digital space."