A new Christian web magazine was launched by Christian Record Services, the Adventist Church’s ministry to the blind and visually impaired. The magazine, titled Connected, is created for young adult readers. Its mission is to strengthen the reader’s bonds with God, family, friends, and community.
Connected is intended for an interdenominational Christian audience. Feature stories and articles, devotionals, columns, and news briefs make up the magazine. Connected appears on the computer monitor in large print. Many blind readers also have computer software that translates written files into audio files, allowing them to listen to the written word.
Connected will be of interest to a wide range of Christian readers. New content is posted regularly, with fresh Scripture-based devotionals appearing twice a week. The magazine is produced in a “blog” format, encouraging immediate reader response. All content is archived for continued access.
The editors of Connected are on the lookout for insightful, freelance writers. The target age group of 20–45 requires a tone that is spiritual but not traditional. Connected editors seek writing that is spirited and unpredictable, humor that is enlightening and uplifting, and topics that are current but not trendy. The goal is to create a magazine with an open-minded and open-hearted personality. Writers receive modest cash honoraria for stories and articles accepted for publication. For more information, writers should e-mail editor@christianrecord.org.
All who enjoy good Christian reading material are encouraged to discover Connected at http://connected.christianrecord.org. To receive regular e-mail updates about Connected, e-mail a request for “Connected Updates” to editor@christianrecord.org.
Christian Record Services reached nearly 40,000 blind and visually impaired readers in 2005 with Christian periodicals and lending library services offered free of charge. Available formats include Braille, audio, and large print. The new periodical, Connected, provides a cost-effective opportunity to reach a wider audience with the gospel message.
Bert Williams, Connected editor
