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Brigada Today
18 Jan 2008

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In this issue...

  1. JOIN US IN A DIALOGUE ABOUT SUPPORTING CHURCHES & MEMBER CARE
  2. PERSPECTIVES ON THE WORLD CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT INTENSIVE CLASS
  3. BARREL AQUAPONICS WORKSHOP
  4. AQUAPONICS CONFERENCE
  5. MISSION STORIES OF GOD IN ACTION
  6. SUPPORT RAISING TRAINING
  7. RETREATS FOR PROSPECTIVE MISSIONARIES
  8. COACHING TRAINING FOR CMM IN JAPAN
  9. MORE CHOICES TO GET PEOPLE-RAISING TRAINING
  10. WE GIVE THANKS!
  11. WANT TO PROVIDE FUEL FOR OUR FIRE?
  12. THE BACK PAGE: UNDERDOGS *CAN* TRIUMPH
  13. CLOSING STUFF
  1. JOIN US IN A DIALOGUE ABOUT SUPPORTING CHURCHES & MEMBER CARE -- It's free, and you don't even have to go out in the cold. The question is, "What do supporting churches need to know about member care?" Please post a brief story (that illustrates a "do" or a "don't"), general recommendations, or a scripture that stands out to you. A few months from now we'll share some of the best posts in the form a booklet for everyone's benefit! Thanks! Just log on at:

    http://brigada.org/brigade/?p=58 

    There's nothing to buy, no ads, and you never are spammed. You have our word on it. These questions come from a Team Expansion worker in North Africa, along with the Team Expansion Member Care point person. (Thanks Dana!)
  2. PERSPECTIVES ON THE WORLD CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT INTENSIVE CLASS -- If you've been wanting to take the course but haven't been able to fit it into life, try the marathon approach, May 26 - June 2. (You get Sundays off) The class meets 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily at Carey Theological College & William Carey Institute in Vancouver, BC, Canada. You can also pick up the one day Perspectives Coordinator Training, June 3, following the Intensive for those who want to launch the program in their area. For more information, browse to:

    http://www.cwmbc.org 

    for online registration or email perspectives

    (at)cwmbc(dot)org for more information. "[As a means of preventing spam for our contributors, in the preceding email address(es), please replace (at) with @ and (dot) with . and reassemble the address onto one line.]
  3. BARREL AQUAPONICS WORKSHOP -- Do you want to learn to produce a constant supply fish and vegetables in an efficient, inexpensive small- scale system, which will prove to be an effective "helps ministry" outreach? If so, you will want to attend the Barrel Aquaponics Workshop held at Camp Living Water, Bryson City, NC, March 10 & 11, 2008. Instruction will focus on the basics of aquaponics, which is the combining of aquaculture and hydroponics in an ecologically balanced system. Each attendee will learn to construct and manage a variety of these small-scale systems. Full-time missionaries can register at the student rate. For more information or to register, visit:

    http://www.aquacultureinternational.org 

    or email: aquacultureint

    (at)yahoo(dot)com [As a means of preventing spam for our contributors, in the preceding email address(es), please replace (at) with @ and (dot) with . and reassemble the address onto one line.]
  4. AQUAPONICS CONFERENCE -- If you want to develop skills in the emerging technology of fish and vegetable production in a naturally balanced system, plan to attend the Aquaponics Conference held at Camp Living Water, Bryson City, NC, March 12 - 14, 2008. Course participants will learn the techniques of inexpensively constructing and managing these highly productive systems which are adaptable to all types of environments and proving to be an effective outreach ministry. Come and enjoy a rich learning experience, fellowship with Believers of like interest and the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. Full-time missionaries can register at the student rate. For more information or to register, visit:

    http://www.aquacultureinternational.org

    Aquaculture International honors Jesus Christ as the organization Head.
  5. MISSION STORIES OF GOD IN ACTION -- Are you encouraged by hearing what God does or how other believers see victory when trials come their way?

    http://www.missionsmag.com 

    is a site with stories from around the world and thought provoking articles from missionaries. Do you have a story of how God worked? Please submit it to stories

    (at)minimissionsmag(dot)com [As a means of preventing spam for our contributors, in the preceding email address(es), please replace (at) with @ and (dot) with . and reassemble the address onto one line.]
  6. SUPPORT RAISING TRAINING -- The BodyBuilders "Personal Support Raising Boot Camp" is a two day intense training for first-time support raisers and under-funded veterans. Their goal: Getting you to 100% in 100 days! Check out our website for more details at

    http://www.thebodybuilders.net 

    or email them at

    info

    (at)thebodybuilders(dot)net

    Upcoming 2008 Boot Camp dates: Indianapolis, IN – February 11-12, 2008 Colorado Springs, CO – March 13-14, 2008 Bellflower, CA – April 8-9, 2008 Minneapolis, MN – May 12-13, 2008 Philadelphia, PA – June 9-10, 2008 Register online today.

  7. RETREATS FOR PROSPECTIVE MISSIONARIES -- "The Journey Deepens" is a weekend retreat to help prospects explore what it is like to be a missionary, discover whether a missionary or sender role is God's fit, and connect with mission agencies. These retreats are for college students, young professionals in their 20s and 30s, adults in their 40s and 50s, and high school seniors willing to explore becoming a missionary. Each retreat of 50 participants and 10 experienced missionaries from multiple agencies is highly relational with extended worship, small group discussions, personal reflection and much prayer. Discussions include guidance, finances, singles/families, etc. The four 2008 retreats are Mar 7-9 Oklahoma, Apr 18-20 Illinois, Oct 17-19 California, and Nov 14-16 Georgia. Presented by MissionsFocus Int'l and co-sponsored by ACMC, Caleb Resources, Finishers, MissionNext, Perspectives and the U.S. Center for World Mission. Mentors who invite prospective missionaries are welcome to apply. More info at

    http://www.TheJourneyDeepens.com/retreats.asp 

  8. COACHING TRAINING FOR CMM IN JAPAN -- For the first time in Tokyo, this program offers a unique training for mission leaders integrating Biblical values, professional coaching skills, and cross-cultural ministry. It features a 60-hour Core Coaching Skills Certificate Program in residential sessions in Tokyo February 25-29, 2008, followed by TeleClasses through May. Only a few places remain. Other 2008 courses are slated in Seattle, Singapore, and Europe. Save US$450 by registering early. Go to

    http://www.creativeresultsmanagement.com/courses/coaching01.htm 

    for details. Or email

    help (at)creativeresultsmanagement(dot)com [As a means of preventing spam for our contributors, in the preceding email address(es), please replace (at) with @ and (dot) with . and reassemble the email address on the same line.]
  9. MORE CHOICES TO GET PEOPLE-RAISING TRAINING -- In 2008, Bill is staging his training in 3 New Cities (People Raising Conferences): Lincoln, NE, Orlando, FL, Kansas City, MO, and Chicago, IL. Author and instructor Bill Dillon will share from his more than 35 years of experience. These conferences are New and Improved with pre-conference preparation and extensive role playing. Each conference is designed to reduce the fear and times it takes to raise needed funds for ministry. To register and get more information go to

    http://www.peopleraising.com/conferences.cfm 

    or e-mail Bill (at)PeopleRaising(dot)com [As a means of preventing spam for our contributors, in the preceding email address(es), please replace (at) with @ and (dot) with . and reassemble the address onto one line.]
  10. WE GIVE THANKS! -- Thanks to a prayer coordinator in Louisville, KY for honoring Brigada's 13th birthday with a $25 gift this past week. Yay! :-) Thanks, too, for a Joplin, MO, friend who sent $100!!! Awesome. These encouragers provide a tremendous boost, provide for the work of Brigada and also the field projects we are tackling!
  11. WANT TO PROVIDE FUEL FOR OUR FIRE? -- Maybe ask your church or group if they'd like to pitch in? Or, if you're unable to -- maybe because you live in a nation where funds aren't as available -- would you join us in praying that someone else who *can* make a gift, *will*. Thanks! Just click on the "Sponsor/Donate" page:

    http://www.brigada.org/donate.html 

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  12. THE BACK PAGE: UNDERDOGS *CAN* TRIUMPH -- Well anyone who saw last night's SuperBowl (a championship game for American football) can relate to the header that "underdogs *can* triumph." In what had to be one of the most unlikely outcomes of all time, Eli and his troops pulled it off. I'll quickly admit that I was rooting for him. (What's not to like about two brothers winning back-to-back superbowls two years in a row!)

    In this case, though, rather than key in on big catches (there were those) or individual performances (there were those too), I'd just like to draw a general lesson from the overall outcome. In the opinions of many pundits, the game was hardly worth playing. It was to have been a game of destiny for quarterback, Tom Brady, in the opinion of some. Eli Manning believed otherwise, and as is often the case, *belief* gave way to *reality*.

    And that brings us to our point: Perhaps there are those nay-sayers who cast cold water on the cause of global missions these days, with comments like, "What's the use?" or "They've ignored the message this long; what's going to change them now?" My thought is, thank goodness Eli didn't give in to polls. Instead, he just worked his plan and, what, 250 yards later, he was thrusting celebrating arms in the air as the game's MVP.

    What big challenge are you or your team facing? Tempting to give up and call it a day. My advice: don't. You just might be missing out on a tremendous blessing, not only for you and/or your team, but also for the people who benefit because of your efforts. Hang in there. Keep passing. Keep running. Flee troublesome tackles. Don't give up. Victory could be only one play away.

    Got a comment on this 'Back page editorial'? Just navigate to:

    http://brigada.org/brigade/?p=59 

    and click on "Comment" to give your feedback or story.

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