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And there are a ton of resources out there. So check ‘em out… [Note: These URL’s, below, will ‘wrap.’ But no worries — just log onto the web version of Brigada at www.Brigada.org and we’ll have all of these working on that version.   http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1562863444/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=888abc456-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1562863444   I haven’t seen this in person, nor had Keith, [...]

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Keith Webb’s new book The COACH Model for Christian Leaders is a radically different approach to leading people. Rather than provide answers, “Coach Model” leaders ask questions to draw out what God has already put into others. Learn how to create powerful conversations to assist others to solve their own problems, reach goals, and develop [...]

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After a half-dozen books on prayer journeys (praying “on-site with insight”), it seems, at least to me, that the fountain dried up. Did prayer-walking? I don’t think so. Yet, I can’t recall when I saw the last fresh new book about it. If you know of one, please jog our memory by clicking “Comment” below [...]

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Len Sweet’s new book, Viral: How Social Networking Is Poised to Ignite Revival was published in March. It is a revealing explanation of the transformation of our culture from print to digital, and how this changes everything in our communication and ministry. Sweet’s insights are so vital to effective digital ministry that Internet Evangelism Day [...]

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There will be several usually pay-for ebooks available for free download on Internet Evangelism Day, 29 April:   http://ieday.net/eb

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Bill Dillon and People Raising have done it again. His updated (2012) and expanded version of People-Raising is available April 1st and will not only inform, but will also inspire the would-be fundraiser to achieve greater levels of effectiveness through improved strategies, and up to date approaches. New sections include, using social media, confronting the [...]

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You’ve read the book. Now you can join the network. Help foster interaction with the poor in ways that uphold the dignity God has bestowed upon every human being. Help start an asset-based movement that enables people who are poor to flourish. The Helping Without Hurting Network is a place to ask questions, access leading [...]

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Neal Pirolo has done it again. His new updated and refreshed copy of “Serving as Senders,” adds the word “Today,” thereby taking this long-held standby resource to a whole new level. Similar to his early work, he writes chapters on the Need for Senders, along with chapters on Moral Support, Logistics, Financial, Prayer, and Communication [...]

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Ron is writing a book about missionaries and bribes.  He would like to have an appendix containing some good mission agency policies about bribes.  He will include them without mentioning the name of the agency.  If you are willing to share your policy with missionaries and other agencies, please click in a “Comment” below (this [...]

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This past week, Kelly and Michèle O’Donnell wrote Brigada to discuss “Working Together: Five Core Values to Ethical Member Care.” Taken from a discussion in “Global Member Care” (2011, page 158), the original source can be found at…   https://sites.google.com/site/globalmca/   The Five Core Values they documented were… *** Human worth: We value colleagues as [...]

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This new book by Eleanor Rowe and Marjorie Collins is, according to my wife :-), a “really, really simple, easy read.” She added that “if you are considering becoming a career missionary or even going on a short term trip, this is a great jump-start book. It is a basic read for those with little [...]

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With subtitle, “Empowering Organizations By Encouraging People,” author Gary Chapman and psychologist Dr. Paul White have teamed up to write this newly released book to help supervisors and managers effectively communicate appreciation and encouragement to their employees, resulting in higher levels of job satisfaction, healthier relationships between managers and staff, and decreased cases of burnout. [...]

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Veteran missionary and author Ken has written a book of Biblical reflections and insight into those feelings and questions that expatriates have while living in a foreign land. Using the Bible as guidance, it encourages expats (especially missionaries) and helps them to live a full life overseas. Ken has served as the pastor or interim [...]

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