Brigada – 2024-03-17

2) Want to Search the Brigada archive? Use This Special Shortcut:

From any browser, at any time, you can always copy and paste this into the address:

 

www.brigada.org/?s=search-for-this

 

where “search-for-this” is the term you’re seeking. For example, you could type in…

 

www.brigada.org/?s=japanese

 

and you’ll see 109 items in which the term, “Japanese” is mentioned in past Brigada episodes. Substitute the word, “Japanese” for anything in the world to see if Brigada has done an article about it.

3) When Americans Say They Believe in God, What Do They Mean?

That was the subject of a recent survey by Pew Forum. Nearly 5,000 USA adults took part. It’s worth the read. Some of the results will both surprise you and confuse you. : )

 

www.pewforum.org/2018/04/25/when-americans-say-they-believe-in-god-what-do-they-mean/

 

(Thanks for pointing us to this, Justin!)

4) Discover How Much Danger You’re In with this Color-coded Map

4) Discover How Much Danger You’re In with this Color-coded Map

Each country is color-coded on this map by controlrisks.com — and some countries are even subdivided because certain portions are more dangerous than others. We’re not suggesting that you should evacuate today or anything. But the general guidelines might help you be sobered into taking great care with your personal daily practices in one or more of these troubling lands. See the map at…

 

cdn-prd-com.azureedge.net/-/media/corporate/files/riskmap/maps/riskmapmap2019uka184web.pdf

 

(And thanks, Justin, for finding this, then bubbling it up to us!)

5) Catch a Debate With a Guy Who Thinks DMM isn’t Biblical

5) Catch a Debate With a Guy Who Thinks DMM isn’t Biblical

Ted Esler (Missio Nexus point man) does a fantastic job, if you ask us, presenting disciple-making movement (DMM) and church-planting movement (CPM) principles as simple, biblical truths. Frankly, after watching this debate, we can’t figure out how anyone would ever come away with any doubts about the way God is working through CPM/DMM throughout the world today. Bravo to Ted Esler for answering the guy’s questions humbly, yet powerfully.

 

https://www.radiusinternational.org/church-planting-movement-model-and-the-proclamational-model-debate/

 

6) Jim Elliot and Nate Saint Stories Live On in a Musical

The 1956 killings of 5 missionaries in Ecuador is a story that we need to keep sharing. A powerful, simple 1-hour production called AT ANY COST, with a challenging message to make Christ our all in all, has been around for 25 years. An updated version is now available for all to use. Get more info, a short video demo, perusal script and Microsoft PowerPoint file at:

 

www.faithbasedmusicals.com/p/at-any-cost-the-musical

 

For more information, write…

 

rrogalski@calvarylife.org

7) Please Pray for Those Suffering After Indonesian Disasters

7) Please Pray for Those Suffering After Indonesian Disasters

One of the friends of Brigada who gave this past week asked that we remember those who have lost loved ones, as well as those who are still suffering as a result of tsunamis and earthquakes in Indonesia. To learn more, see articles like the following:

 

www.theguardian.com/world/2018/dec/23/sunda-strait-tsunami-is-latest-in-a-series-of-indonesian-disasters-in-2018

 

Thanks for joining those who are asking God, in his Sovereignty, to bring peace and relief to this troubled land.

8) Join Friends for a Gulf Arab Retreat at the End of March

Horizons International is staging a Gulf Arab Retreat that promises to encourage, inform, and inspire. Catch it in Orlando, Florida, March 30- 31, 2019. Participants will grow in discipleship and encouragement as they meet with other former Muslims with heritage from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Yemen, Kuwait, U.A.E, Bahrain, and Qatar (and their families).  The program in Florida includes time set aside for relaxation and enjoying the local sites. The cost is just $50, which includes flights, lodgings, and meals. Register now at

 

engagingislam.wufoo.com/forms/gulf-arab-retreat-2019/

 

Please note: This retreat will be held in the Arabic language and is for North American residents only. Scholarships are available. For more information, email

kevin@horizonsinternational.org

 

9) It’s a Great Time to Start a New "Pray! Prayer Journal"

9) It’s a Great Time to Start a New "Pray! Prayer Journal"

Of course, any time is a good time to start reading the Bible and praying. But the “Pray!” Prayer Journal works especially well if you start it at the beginning of a year. Two friends of ours, Jenny and Betty, were talking about this journal recently. It invites writing down one’s thoughts AND it combines reading the Bible with prayer. Betty has done this journal for several years in a row. It’s worth a look. Find it at…

 

https://www.amazon.com/Pray-Prayer-Journal-Praying-Questions/dp/1576836169

10) Catch Sharpening Your Interpersonal Skills (in Turkey)

Maybe Turkey is the perfect spot for you. Or maybe you’d enjoy a trip there. Either way, experience this timeless workshop there, March 10-15, in Antalya, Turkey. Learn more at …

 

drive.google.com/file/d/1kF4Sb8SRNCvVcik653Ohs2Kx-agbChQt/view

 

(Thanks for pointing us to this, Jenny.)

11) Learn about Tentmaking, Business as Missions, and the Bible

Now you can go to work today, for free, even before you go to work in a Business as Missions (BAM) context. Simply head on over to …

 

antiochjourney.com/

 

to experience the ultimate “31-day Challenge” and pick up a ton of resources all along the way. Learn how to make marketplace your ministry. You can also sign up to be alerted any time there are new postings. You just might make it work for you!

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