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Here’s your chance: If you were writing the last BackPage editorial for 2008, what would you say? Guess what: You can! Just click “Comment” below this item and, within reason, write about *anything*. (Yes, we’ll remove editorials that are judged to be rude or in poor taste.) You can use your name… or not. Make [...]

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“Brigada: Since 1995… Buckets full of Resources, Trends, Challenges — all in a weekly e-zine & website…”Compiled by Doug Lucas, Team Expansion, Louisville, KY(Almost caught up!) In this issue… 1) Your Unreached People Group Research Starts With Jp2K 2) Catch The Momentum At Momentum 3) Need A Business Plan? Visit Bplans.Com 4) Headed To A [...]

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Never fear… Dan’s still here. Yes, “AD2000 & Beyond” is long gone… but the research arm that began during their tenure is still hard at work. Dan the man is still there, heading up a broad-based initiative to get you the best information possible on any people group you can imagine. Check his work… and [...]

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When I grow up, I want to be as smart as Justin. See a fraction of his research at http://www.momentum-mag.org/ Read the latest on intercession for unreached peoples, browse global issues, catch upcoming conferences, and, in short, “Build your ability to reach the unreached peoples of the world.” That’s what Momentum Magazine is all about. [...]

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Are you a BAM implementer that needs a ready-made plan to launch a new business? Stop at http://www.bplans.com/ If they can’t help you, at least you might get inspired by all the samples — to write your own! :-)

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One of the best spots for checking your computer for vulnerabilities is Steve Gibson’s “Gibson Research Corporation.” It’s even better, in my opinion, than the designers of anti-virus/firewall software… because it’s totally unbiased and not self-serving. Start at: http://www.grc.com/ Follow the prompts to “ShieldsUp!”. (Note: You can look up in the upper left at the [...]

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We’re grateful to the work of CLF in Philippines, on the web at… http://www.clfphils.org/ They give their all to provide child care, medivangelism, Bible Studies, church planting, film evangelism, and a tape lending library to the lovely people of the Philippines. Now, their partnership and vision have not only supplied the needs of people in [...]

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If so, consider enrolling in the International School of Reconciliation Studies, a self paced, web-based, school for leaders. In association with the International Reconciliation Coalition, an organization founded by John Dawson, President of Youth With A Mission, The International School of Reconciliation speaks of reconciliation between God and Self, the Biblical Basis of Reconciliation, and [...]

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Thanks to a Brigada participant in Phoenix for the $75 gift which, in combination from another giver from Bowling Green, formed a “True Fan” gift to Brigada. So Phoenix and Bowling Green formed a partnership! :-) Another long-time friend from Marion, IN, became a “True Fan” as well (another $100 gift), and yet another participant [...]

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Think of all the causes you’ve seen which never offer any report about totals. Perhaps they say, “Financial report available upon request.” Brigada is up front with you to let you know exactly where we stand… and where we stand is *extremely* close to our 2008 needs. Remember, if we go *over* our needs, we [...]

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If you’re like me, you probably have incorporated one or more of Stephen Covey’s “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” into your personal life. Perhaps they’ve become so common place that now they seem just like common sense:*** Be proactive*** Begin with the end in mind*** Put first things first*** Think win/win*** Seek first to [...]

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“Brigada: Since 1995… Buckets full of Resources, Trends, Challenges — all in a weekly e-zine & website…”Compiled by Doug Lucas, Team Expansion, Louisville, KY(Almost caught up!) In this issue… 1) 2008 Scott Shaum Reading List: ***Introduction*** 2) 2008 Scott Shaum Reading List: Best Reads Of 2008 3) 2008 Scott Shaum Reading List: ***Spiritual Formation*** 4) [...]

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