20020728 Brigada Today

SHARPEN YOUR INTERPERSONAL SKILLS — From Oct 7-11, 2002 in Toronto, Canada, sharpen *your* interpersonal skills in a course sponsored by MissionPrep/TIM Centre. This workshop for missionaries is taught by Ken Williams’ International Training Partners and is intended for mission personnel wanting to increase their knowledge, attitudes and skills in relating to others. A 216 page workbook is provided, in which each topic includes key articles, a Bible study, a self-assessment, and opportunities for growth. The Facilitator is Matthew Neigh. For more information email <micanada@interlog.com> or call Robert 416-606-9757. micanada@interlog.com>

“POW!” THOSE POP-UP ADS — Here is another simple utility that is available to get rid of those annoying popup ads. Run POW! while browsing on the net and it will automatically close those nasty popups that keep appearing. http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/network/pow.htm

MUSIC IN MISSIONS SUMMARY — Our compiler, Phil, heard from almost 20 people from all over the world concerning his inquiry about the use of music in missions. … Phil’s address is <pperrin@gardner-webb.edu> and his website is http://gardner-webb.edu/intra/pperrin/musicinmissions.htm </pperrin@gardner-webb.edu>

WE KNEW IT FIRST! — The Evangelical Christian Publishers’ Association has recognized what missions groups have always known – Operation World is one of the best books around! The ECPA awarded both Operation World and the family edition “Window on the World” with the Gold Medallion Award for Excellence on July 13 in Anaheim, California. This indicates clearly that people are becoming increasingly missions- minded and are recognizing the value of intercession for the nations!
Gabriel Resources offers missions discounts on both books, OW CD-Roms, maps & prayer calendars. Email Ellen Graf <ellen@omlit.om.org> or call 1-866-732-6657 (toll-free, USA) / 706-554-1594 to order and for more information. </ellen@omlit.om.org>

SHORT-TERM MISSIONS – SPECIALIZED TRAINING — The “GO Prepared” specialized video training series known as the “Skills” has recently been released and is already proving to be practical and inspirational. Six new videos dealing with Construction, Medical, Fundraising, Recruitment, Evangelism, and how short-term missions trips impact the life of a church are now available. If you need assistance in any if these areas please contact Jim at <tcci@tcci.org> or visit his website </tcci@tcci.org>

FREE SOFTWARE TO HELP RAISE SUPPORT — (Here’s some software that was originally featured in the 7/12 Brigada Today, but unfortunately, the site below was down for one week just after the original release.) Keep track of all your ministry supporters using the RDMA (Resource Development Ministry Application) version 2.0. Written for missionaries, this software helps you keep track of all basic information, communication, and financial transactions for each church or individual that helps support you. According to the author, it also provides an easy way to print out mailing labels for selected groups. Go to http://members.truepath.com/rdma to find out more information and download it. If you have any questions, feel free to email <al.schauer@netzero.net>. </al.schauer@netzero.net>

BIBLICAL STORYING CD-ROM’S — Here’s a great “biblical storying” CD by a talented teller-actor, Robert Delafield. The price is right: FREE!! (They charge “shipping & handling” of $7.50 a disk, but will throw in a free one if you order four.) A NT and an OT CD is available. These videos could be a course in how to use gesture, voice and expression to tell the story. They are for anyone wanting to become a really great biblical storyteller. In stock now, but not sure for how long? For more information, write to: http://free-cdsoftware.com/SKU-BIBGRE?client=58158288

KEY CHURCH PLANTING CONFERENCE IN JAPAN — Last year the Japan Church Planting Institute Conference was the largest church planting conference in the history of Japan. Organizers are pulling out the stops again this year, inviting everyone to join in the networking and envisioning for ministry. The conference speaker list includes several key leaders from North America including Dr. Steve Childers (US Center for Church Planting), Dr. Paul Hiebert, Dr. Dan Morgan, Dr. Guy Saffold, Dr. Terry Gyger and Dr. J. Allen Thompson plus six key Japanese speakers. There are 8 separate training tracks, over 40 electives on ministry in Japan, a ladies luncheon, and children’s ministry. This is a bilingual conference in Japanese and English, November 12-15 (Tue-Fri), 2002. Fuji Hakone Land – in the National Park near the ocean and Mt. Fuji. For more information see the CPI website: http://www.jcpi.Net or contact John at . jmehn@compuserve.com>

LIFE INSURANCE THAT COVERS TERRORISM AND ACTS OF WAR — Recent news indicates that Christian schools, churches, hospitals are being targeted by terrorists. A new product, “High Limit Accident Insurance” has optional coverage for acts of terrorism and war. This plan also includes options for flight, common carrier, emergency medical evacuation and repatriation of remains coverage along with permanent total disability insurance. For a hard-copy information packet contact, write or call 480/813-9100; Toll free in USA: 866/636-9100. Check out http://www.gninsurance.com, or the “.org” or “.info” extensions. </jeff@gninsurance.com>

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