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Entries from March 2010

1) Always Admired the Chalmers Center? They’re Hiring —

March 28th, 2010 · No Comments

The Chalmers Center is hiring for 4 positions. I wrote them to confirm and I’m excited to report that these are *paid* positions. :-) Read the job descriptions at http://chalmers.org/about/opportunities.php The Chalmers Center is a regular partner to Brigada. We’re hoping you’ll take a look at their opportunities.

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2) Mix Spanish with unreached people group work in Oaxaca, Mexico

March 28th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Roca Blanca Spanish Language School is a serious Spanish language school that’s also dedicated to the missionary’s full equipping and care. Located 100 yards from the Pacific Ocean in a fishing village, but just a few hours drive into remote mountains villages, they’re able to incorporate cross cultural particulars, work, museum visits, etc., several days [...]

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3) Global Consultation on Music & Missions

March 28th, 2010 · No Comments

gThe third Global Consultation on Music and Missions, a worldwide gathering of hundreds of musicians, music missionaries, educators, worship pastors, and Christian leaders, will be held July 4-7 in Singapore. There are 6 tracks, each with 6 sessions: Missions, Creative Communications, Creative Arts, Ethnomusicologists, Musicians, Chinese Ministries. People involved in missions, media, worship leading and [...]

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4) Links to Great Jesus Videos

March 28th, 2010 · 5 Comments

We evidently weren’t the only one trying to figure out how to save YouTube videos for offline use. An anonymous user wrote this past week, thanking us, and also pointing us to four great Jesus videos worthy of downloading offline: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZUTt8XINPY&feature=related (Revelation Song – Kari Jobe) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lbx8ua1B1p4&feature=related (Revelation Song – Phillips,Craig,&Dean) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzqTFNfeDnE&feature=related (That’s My King [...]

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5) Get Fit: Get Field-Intensive Training

March 28th, 2010 · No Comments

Now you can get Field-environment Intensive Training (FIT) for entering the foreign mission field. This 14-day intensive cross-cultural ministry training school is designed to equip missionaries and their families for success in the following areas: * Relational skills * Leadership skills * Administrative skills * Personal Health * Practical Ministry skills * Cross-cultural skills * [...]

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6) Calling all children of Missionaries and 3rd-culture kids

March 28th, 2010 · No Comments

Time is running out to apply for the 8th annual MK/TCK Re-entry Retreats. These retreats were designed for Third Culture Kids or MKs who will be soon entering US universities to give them support designed to help them through the potentially stressful transition back to the United States. There are two options: the first is [...]

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7) TESOL in Salem, Oregon, USA

March 28th, 2010 · No Comments

YWAM Salem is offering a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from May 10 to June 4, 2010. This is an intensive four week course which will train you to teach English as a Second Language and prepare you to go anywhere in the world and teach English. Total cost for tuition, room, [...]

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8) Want to Learn more about Mapping Tools for Missions?

March 28th, 2010 · No Comments

Then you’ll want to meet the folks at YWAM (Youth with a Mission). They’re offering a missions seminar in Louisville, Kentucky from August 1-14.  The course objectives include: *** Mapping your ministry *** Learning valuable GIS skills and field research methods *** Utilizing internet tracking *** Using GPS technology *** Communicating your ministry with MAPS [...]

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9) Growing The Church In Unity Across Africa

March 28th, 2010 · 2 Comments

Over 1000 members from African pastors/leaders and those involved with missionary efforts to Africa have now joined the Africa Network BFTF in a little over a year and established connect groups for building fellowship, ministry opportunity and national unity in several nations. The Africa Network BFTF, aims to bring together African Christian churches, preachers and [...]

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10) New Spanish Book on Discipleship

March 28th, 2010 · No Comments

For those who are working in a Spanish context, check out the latest book published by Obrerofiel.com, a ministry of CAM International that provides over 5,000 free ministry resources, The Complete Book of Discipleship.  The Complete Book of Discipleship is the definitive A-to-Z resource on discipleship for every Christian. It pulls together into one convenient, [...]

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11) EFL Workbooks for Christian Studies

March 28th, 2010 · 2 Comments

These workbooks are designed for learners of English who need to improve their reading comprehension in order to perform effectively in Bible colleges and seminaries that require extensive reading in English. The intention is not to teach English, but to supplement classroom instruction with biblically contextualized passages and exercises. There are 3 different offerings: “Vocabulary [...]

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12) Agua Viva Ministries (AVM) Executive Director Opening

March 28th, 2010 · No Comments

AVM, located in Ensenada Mexico is looking for an Executive Director to lead their ministry into their next 20 years of fruitful ministry to lost people in Mexico. They operate a Seminary with a three year curriculum aimed at equipping pastors and laypeople for the work of the ministry.  Their primary cultural area of focus [...]

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13) Thank you from the Bottom of our Hearts!

March 28th, 2010 · No Comments

Today we’re thankful to travelers who bought insurance through ISA. Several friends recently bought coverage, including Kurt, Melinda, Barbara and James, Wade, Earl, and Wesena! Thank you! Accordingly, this past week, ISA sent a gift of $50.63 to Brigada specifically on bahelf of these travelers. Thank you!!! As mentioned above, we’re also thankful to Roca [...]

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