1) AniMissions Seminar 2025
Interested in learning how to produce animation for missions? Create International’s online AniMissions Seminar will begin on August 18, 2025! This eight-week in-depth course covers all aspects of producing cross-cultural, evangelistic, animated short films to help reach UPGs using Blender software. Apply now at the following: https://createanimissions.org. read more…
2) Someday Refuge
Someday Refuge ministers to and serves those who minister and serve. They offer 5 day all inclusive soul care retreats that are more than just a quiet place to stay by yourself, and less than an intensive counseling retreat. A typical retreat includes lavish hospitality, ample rest, guided discussion, debriefing, coaching, and joyful recreation. Check it out at https://somedayrefuge.com. What has been your favorite retreat space location? Please comment! read more…
3) Journey through Grief: A Cohort for Ministry Leaders
Loss and grief are hard. You don’t have to process it alone. In this 5-session virtual cohort on loss and grief, you will have a safe space to intentionally process how grief impacts your heart, life, relationship with God and ministry. Each monthly session is 2 hours on the 2nd Friday starting February 14 – June 13. Please contact ericka.harris@oasisrest.org for information. read more…
4) Develop a Digital Engagement Strategy
Foundations of Digital Engagement Strategies will take place February 27 – March 27. Learn how media can accelerate disciple-making where you live. You will learn how varied tactics and digital models can be used to advance your strategy tailored to your context. February 13 is the early registration deadline. Go to this link to find out more: https://www.missionmediau.org/foundations-of-digital-engagement-strategies/. read more…
5) Has “Consumeranity” Infected Your Mission?
Consumeranity: A Subtle but Serious Dis-Ease that Infects the Church” discusses the pervasive issue of consumer mentality within religious communities. Much like a physical infection, consumeranity can compromise the purity of desire and motivation within the church, even if it doesn’t completely take over. Unlike many illnesses, there is no pill or injection to eliminate its symptoms. The article emphasizes the need for proactive measures to address this dis-ease and maintain the integrity of the church’s mission. What do you think? Check it out at https://reimaginenetwork.ning.com/forum/topics/consumeranity-a-subtle-but-serious-dis-ease-that-infects-the-chur. read more…
6) Webinar – How Coaching Benefits Global Workers
In this 1-hour webinar you will gain an understanding of the impact and benefits of coaching and how it can help strengthen, encourage and equip global workers. Join in on 27 February, 2025 at 10a Eastern. Click to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-xAxElgPT_y95dNZVv50BA. read more…
7) Spiritual Direction, Life Coaching and Mentorship for Global Women
Are you in a season of transition? Seeking the Lord in a new way? Desiring guidance?
Thrive Alongside provides authentic, 1-on-1 relationships with spiritual directors, life coaches and mentors for North American women ministering overseas. At NO charge to participants! Learn more about Thrive Alongside at www.thriveministry.org/alongside and share with a woman you know on the field!
8) Tributary – Free Rest and Care for Missionaries
Tributary is now taking reservations for free missionary rest, care, coaching, and debriefing. They are located in the beautiful Buffalo River region of the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. They offer individual self-catered family cabins in a relaxed setting and access to great local family-friendly recreation such as canoeing on the Buffalo, etc. See www.tributaryretreat.org for more information. read more…
9) We’re Grateful For…
…the $31.40 gift this past week from the sister who loves the unreached, along with a $1500 gift from a family who has served overseas and now mobilizes in their local church in the USA. God bless you!!!!! We appreciate you!!! Wow. Thank you Lord. Want to stand with these partners in expanding the reach of Brigada? If so, just browse to https://brigada.org/empower-brigada and click Donate. God bless you!
10) New Book: Bags Packed, Hearts Ready
Life’s constant changes and relocations can be exciting and fun, but they can also be overwhelming, leaving one grappling with fear, regret, and moments of despair. What happens when the familiar comforts are stripped away, and you’re left to confront the raw realities of your calling? In Bags Packed, Hearts Ready, Sue Eenigenburg shares heartfelt reflections that delve into her experiences as a cross-cultural worker and mother. Have you read it? Check it out at https://missionbooks.org/collections/new-releases/products/bags-packed-hearts-ready. read more…
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