In The Virtual Body Of Christ author Deanna Thompson describes her progression from a firm skeptic regarding digital connectivity to an unabashed advocate for virtual spaces as a way to help minister to and love those who are suffering. Thompson has experienced the reality and effectiveness of virtual ministry firsthand through her own struggle with terminal cancer, and is passionate about spreading the word regarding the benefits of virtual communication as a result. Thompson hopes that Christians will use this creative avenue of virtual communication to engage with the suffering and reach out with the love of Christ, rather than simply rejecting technology as an impersonal platform for fostering Christian community and outreach.
