Brigada

It’s time for some spring cleaning! :-) Actually, it’s long over-due. With this issue of Brigada, we switch to more of a “Web 2.0″ approach, inviting your input on each and every item. Now you can become a direct contributor to Brigada through your comments and clarifications to each and every item. Our Brigada “cloud” [...]

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If you run Windows XP, Windows 2000, or good ole NT, you can clock your network speed for free by picking up the QCheck tool athttp://www.ixiacom.com/products/display?skey=qcheckIt’s cool, it’s fun, and it’s efficient — and it installs no spyware on your system.

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Stop byhttp://www.globalincidentmap.com/to see where the problems are occurring. It’ll cost you $100/year to get the details, but the world map “blimp” view is free. :-) Seems like at least one rep. from each organization might want to tap into the knowledge base there. Worth looking into at least. If you use it regularly, click “comment” [...]

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Here’s an exciting and intensive 4-week TESOL course equipping you with effective English teaching techniques, sponsored by Youth With A Mission in Lebanon PA USA. School dates are July 13-August 8, August 17-September 12, September 21-October 17, 2008. You’ll receive a certificate upon completion. Find details and the application form at http://www.ywampa.org/ E-mail questions to [...]

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The Chalmers Center for Economic Development will offer our “Foundations and Principles of Holistic Ministry” distance learning course twice this fall. The first offering is scheduled for August 18 – September 13, 2008 and the second for October 20 – November 15, 2008. The fall offering of the follow up course, “Principles and Practices of [...]

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Anyone who has a desire to learn English or to improve their English communication skills is encouraged to apply for this course sponsored by Youth With A Mission, Lebanon, PA, USA. The date of the school is July 20, 2008 to October 10, 2008. Details and application form are listed on the websitehttp://www.ywampa.org/or email ywampa(at) [...]

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A non-profit organization located in Astana, Kazakhstan needs godly Christian ESL teachers and a director. Positions are open in the Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced, and TOEFL groups. The English Language School teaches students who are the leaders or the sons and daughters of the country’s leaders. Either housing or a stipend can be provided based [...]

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On a recent trip through northwest Namibia, many different people groups were noted. One of these was the Himba people of Namibia. The Himba are a small people group of about 50,000 in number. They are closely related to the Herero. They are a semi-nomadic people who live in a village structure but follow their [...]

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Logos Hope, OM Ships’ newest vessel, is preparing to launch into fulltime active service. There is a unique opportunity to experience international ship life on board for 3 months in the first Short Term Exposure Programme (STEP). Participants must be 18 years or older and will get a taste of living in community on board [...]

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The new Global Use of Internet and Digital Evangelism (Guide) Network is an informal networking resource to encourage evangelistic outreach via the Internet, mobilephone, and other digital devices. Its purpose is to enhance global spread of the Gospel in multiple languages via the Internet and mobile digital devices by networking with practitioners to share resources [...]

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Are you interested in Bible Translation or learning a more difficult language for your work as a missionary? Try the 9 weeks linguistics course offered by SIL at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND. For 2008 it runs from June 9 – Aug 8. The first year courses typically include: Phonetics, Second Language [...]

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Kathmandu International Study Centre in Nepal is urgently looking for a Grade 1 teacher for August ’08. It’s a great class of 13 students from around the world. If you’d like to be of immense support to the mission community as well as make an impact in an amazing developing country, contactprimary(at) kisc(dot)edu(dot)np (in the [...]

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Small Cloud is the teaching, writing, and prayer ministry of Ed Kleiman. Ed connects scripture and prayer with the goal of helping participants grow a deeply intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. Learn more about them athttp://www.praybold.org/ Thanks to Small Cloud Ministries for helping get this issue of Brigada out the door — by sending $50. [...]

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