Brigada

Resources, trends, and motivation to fulfill the Great Commission

Brigada header image 4

7) Reckless Abandon: How much are you willing to risk for Him? —

October 9th, 2011 · 1 Comment

What kind of missionary will it take to “Finish the Mission” of the Great Commission? As missionaries go to hostile nations with the gospel, should they go with safe and secure “evacuation policies” in place to ensure quick rescue from danger or should they boldly go “not loving their lives so much as to shrink [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: ·

2) Here’s a book worth reading! —

June 19th, 2011 · No Comments

Useful for member care, discipleship and personal growth, it contains biblical lessons learned in 30 years of outreach in a tough Musl*m context. The book, Knowing jesus is Enough for Joy, Period! includes chapters on spiritual warfare (a bit differently presented), 4 types of faith, transforming worship, confessing in layers, journaling, discerning motives, nurturing our [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: ·

4) If You’re Producing Digital Books/Content, Read This –

June 5th, 2011 · No Comments

OK, first, I want to admit — I really don’t understand exactly what this is. However, I know just enough to realize something cool when I see it, even if I don’t totally comprehend it. That’s why I say — if you’re designing, writing, or staging digital content (or would like to), don’t miss   [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: ·

11) Print Your Book in India —

May 22nd, 2011 · 2 Comments

Regardless of the method you’ve used previously, New Life Printers will likely be able to save you precious dollars next time you print a book. For example, two thousand copies of a 100-page book comes to a total of just .88 cents per copy. Shipping is extra but it can still be a good deal. [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: · ,

2) Book on “Principles for an Ev. Approach to Contextualization” –

May 8th, 2011 · No Comments

As the church in the global south continues to grow at a rapid pace, the question of how to develop local theologies becomes more and more urgent. This book charts a path forward through exegetical, theological and cultural analysis by scholars who are wrestling with the issues in their own situations around the globe. The [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: · ,

7) Mobilization Novel Needs Editor and Printer —

April 15th, 2011 · No Comments

Listen to this “novel” idea. A field team in Asia has written a short 120 page paperback fictional novel based on field workers real experiences to mobilize more informed prayer for their UPG in Asia. The novel’s goal is also to help future field workers to animist, oral societies to better understand and be prepared [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: ·

2) Here’s a book to help you be fruitful in ministry —

April 8th, 2011 · No Comments

Filled with practical insights learned in 30 years of tough ministry in the MiddleEast, its title says it all: Knowing Jesus is Enough for Joy, Period! One reader wrote: “This excellent book is full of tools for daily Christian living. It is easy to read, very Biblical and very practical, with lots of real life [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: ·

14) New Book Challenges Islam —

April 8th, 2011 · No Comments

Exciting new finds indicate that Islam’s original holy city was in northern Arabia at the city of Petra. The author claims that during the second Islamic civil war (66 AH) the Ka’ba was destroyed and the Black Rock was moved into Arabia for safe keeping. You will be amazed at the archeological, historical and literary [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: · , ,

1) Free New Missionary Care Book: “Psychology for Missionaries” —

April 1st, 2011 · No Comments

This 375-page book is “for” missionaries, not “about” missionaries. Ron Koteskey has written about psychology from a Christian perspective for several decades, and this book places many areas of psychology relevant to the lives of missionaries in this same Christian perspective.  The contents cover all major areas of general psychology.  It is now available on [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: · , ,

1) Don’t Forget – “Global Member Care” Book now available –1) Don’t Forget – “Global Member Care” Book now available –

March 13th, 2011 · No Comments

You can now order the new book by Kelly and Michèle O’Donnell, “Global Member Care: The Pearls and Perils of Good Practice.” It focuses on providing and developing member care for both mission/aid workers and sending groups. It will help you to help others; to think deeply about member care practice; and link you to [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: · ,

2) And Another New Book from the Barnabas folks –

March 13th, 2011 · No Comments

Here’s *another* good book on pastoral care/member care to missionaries, this one called “Tender Care.” (By the way, the word ‘tender’ has to do with a diver’s tender in this case. Find it at…   http://www.barnabas.org

[Read more →]

Tags: · ,

4) Mission Frontiers: Free Copies and Free Books –

February 13th, 2011 · 1 Comment

In addition to free printing of PDFs available through the website, MF will ship FREE bulk quantities of the printed magazine to U.S. addresses until the extras printed are gone (multiples of 20, minimum 40). This issue breaks new ground in several ways: – MF’s theme (how to multiply reproducing disciples) is directly relevant for [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: · ,

12) The BackPage: David Platt’s High Impact Book, “Radical” –

February 13th, 2011 · 5 Comments

David Platt is the Preaching Minister of the Brook Hills Church in Birmingham, Alabama. His sermon series, “Radical,” was released as a book last year, along with lots of accompanying resources at… http://www.radicalthebook.com and the Brook Hills website, … http://www.brookhills.org/media/series/radical/ At the latter site, you can listen to all 8 sermons (for free!) as he [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: · ,