1) Happy 25th Birthday Brigada!
The first edition of Brigada popped into 25 or so inboxes exactly 25 years ago this week. It was January 1995 — a high-energy time for missions mobilization. Were you there? What are your best memories? Click the title to hear/share more of the story in the comments for this item. Happy Birthday Brigada.
2) Try This Language Learning Website
Two of our workers can’t stop praising the folks at https://www.lingq.com/en/. If you happen to be learning one of the 24 languages they offer, highly-recommended. They help you create an immersive experience with content you love. Click the title to hear or share more about your experiences with Lingq.
3) Do You Know People At Risk With the Corona Virus?
If so, what are you doing about it? At times, the whole world seems on edge, discussing catastrophic pandemic outcomes. (If you choose to comment about your workers or others, please be very anonymous and don’t put them at risk.) Can we organize for special prayer for Wuhan? Click the title to interact.
4) What’s Your Take on the Theology of “DMM?”
Disciple-making Movements (DMM), otherwise known as church-planting movements (CPM), are seemingly sweeping through the world by storm. Some researchers are now pointing to more than 1000 movements toward Christ. In your opinion, what does the *Bible* have to say about these movements? Click the title to share your opinion and read one major piece.
5) For Just Three More Days, Get This Cool Audiobook for Free
https://christianaudio.com/free usually offers a free audiobook each month — but folks haven’t stopped talking about the free book for January, Competing Spectacles by Tony Reinke. Highly recommended by one of our team members in North Africa, the book offers us practical steps to redirect our gaze away from the world and toward Christ.
6) Missio Nexus “Focus” 2020 Announces Plenary Speakers
If you are still on the fence as to whether or not to attend the Missio Nexus conference in Orlando this fall [gasp], wonder no more. Check out the slate of speakers at https://missionexus.org/focus-2020/focus-2020-speakers/ and register today. If you’ve appreciated the conference, please click the title and jot a comment about it.
7) Two song-writing contests under way (SYNC: See Yourself iN Christ)
Song-writers — here’s an opportunity to do some creative work that will bless your friends and might also win you a cash prize or an expense-paid trip to the Global Consultation on Music and Mission in Dallas in July.
One contest is for songs in English. A second contest is for songs in any other language. https://www.syncx.org/contests
8) Midwest Conference on Missionary Care, Feb. 21-22, 2020
The 14th Annual Midwest Conference on Missionary Care (MC2) is slated for February 21-22, 2020 at Calvary Church, Roseville (St. Paul), MN. Their goal: inform and inspire the local church in providing effective global missionary care. This year’s theme is “2020 Vision – Seeing Missionary Care Though Changing Lenses.” http://mc2.global/
9) We’re Grateful for Your Partnership!
This past week, a recurring partner gave $20, a fan of mission media & Brigada gave $50, and a Storyrunners staff person gave $50 because she found out we upgraded the Brigada web server for greater bandwidth for $1359. She wanted Brigada to start 2020 on the right foot. We felt bad mentioning it. She insisted. : ) God bless all 3 of you!
10) VMSF 2020 – Approaching The Finish-Line
VMSF is celebrating 160 completed indigenous gospel films for the Unreached. Collaborative partnerships will be discussing how best to equip indigenous believers with effective media training. Jon Ralls and others will be speaking about “Media to Movements,” including strategy and roles. It’s set for March 28th – 29th in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Register at http://www.global2020vision.com/vmsf
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