20010617 Brigada Today

In this issue….

STUPENDOUS UPDATE FROM OPERATION WORLD EDITOR

We received this note last Thursday from Patrick Johnstone, lead author of Operation World.

“Doug,
“A little message to say that God has been gracious to us and enabled us to complete the text of Operation World (OW) just in time to send off the CD by the deadline with its complex PDF files ready for printing. This we aim to send by DHL or equivalent tomorrow, 30th June.

“The final book with indices on peoples and places is about 824 pages long. The greater length is due to better lay-out, inclusion of new material on top of what has been an almost complete re-write (probably about 80%). New features include answers to prayer for many countries and the index. The book itself will be almost exactly the same size as the last, but with thinner paper.

“Thank you and all Brigada readers for prayer on our behalf. Wonderfully we have had 9 months of only minor computer problems in spite of having no resident computer manager on site and we have been in reasonable health as a team even though we have worked overtime on this for many months.

“I believe this is the best OW yet. It is certainly the best-checked with input from thousands of people. What a wonderful global team we have had! We trust that there are no harmful comments, silly bloobs or serious omissions.

“We are now finalizing the CD version with it ancillary components. Our colleagues of GMI are working hard on this production now. This will, for the first time, give all CD owners access in a more user-friendly way our whole database with sources.

“The new book and CD as well as the completely re-vamped children’s’ version (formerly YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD) and now called WINDOW ON THE WORLD (this looks brilliant!) will be launched in the UK on 6 Sept on the MV Logos II in London and a few days later in the USA at the Florida Jamboree of the EFMA/IFMA/ACMC.

“In Jesus and for world evangelization,

“Patrick and Robyn Johnstone”

[snip snip… end of note from Patrick Johnstone]

Yahooooooooo! This is a great piece of news

KINGDOM CONNECTIONS

Interested in finding ways to better connect to the global partnership movement? Here is an opportunity to get involved. Interdev is offering a partnership education seminar designed for church and organizational leaders interested in a better understanding of the principles driving evangelism/church planting partnerships. “Kingdom Connections” will be held in Seattle, October 10-12, 2001, and is being sponsored by Interdev with Evangelical Fellowship of Mission Agencies (EFMA), the Interdenominational Fellowship of Mission Agencies (IFMA), Advancing Churches in Missions Commitment (ACMC) and World Evangelical Fellowship (WEF). For brochure and full registration information, please contact Interdev-US@xc.org. There is a limit to the number of people allowed in these courses so early application and registration is crucial.

NONPROFIT PUBLISHER FOR CHURCHES AND MISSIONS

Master Design Ministries is a unique book publisher. They only publish books for churches and missions/missionaries and, because of their missionary staff, at a fraction of the cost of most self-publishers. So if you have a book in any language (from Bibles to primers to biographies to devotionals to Bible studies) that you want to publish, take a look at their services and pricing. You can find them on the web at http://www.masterdesign.org or contact them via email at info@masterdesign.org.

ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE FOR FREE

Thanks to Paul for the great tip regarding AVG by Grisoft. He wrote, “I’ve been using it for a couple of years… it’s completely free, even the monthly updates. It catches one or two viruses every month in my emails now. Some even from computers that supposedly were protected by other virus software such as McAffee

It’s very user friendly — don’t know how they can give it away for free (there is a commercial version that they charge for, though).” I guess that’s one of the secrets of the Brigada family. We throw out an idea and someone (among the nearly 10,000 of us) has an even better option! … and at an even more attractive price!

Check out Paul’s option at http://www.grisoft.com

CONFERENCE FOR JAPANESE & THOSE WORKING WITH JAPANESE

For Japanese Christians and those ministering to them, the Equipper Conference 2001 will endeavor to teach Japanese Christians through fellowship and messages in Japanese from God’s Word to ‘Look Unto Jesus’ thus encouraging one another’s spiritual growth and faith. This conference is also dedicated to help equip those ministering among Japanese to better understand the critical issues in preparing Japanese Christians to take root and bear fruit back home. The dates are 12/27/01-1/1/02 at Forest Home Christian Conference Center, Forest Falls, CA. The conference is sponsored by International Students Incorporated, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Japanese Christian Fellowship Network, and Navigators. For more information go to http://jcfn.org/EC2001 or e-mail ushq@jcfn.org.

ANTICIPATING CHURCH PLANTING? GOT A WEEK?

Too many church planters take the latest church-planting model, transplant it to other parts of the world, then wonder why things didn’t go well. Developing an effective model for the particular context means greater effectiveness. This one week course, taught at the Center for Intercultural Training by Dr. Tom Steffen of Biola University, is a survey and analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of various church-planting models and strategies used around the world. It identifies key factors that the church planter can implement in a context specific, phase-out oriented church-planting strategy. Course dates are July 30-August 3, 2001. Interested? Write citinfo@compuserve.com or call (toll-free in the USA or via Net2Phone) 800-887-1786 or visit http://www.citi.org.

DEVELOP THE SKILLS NEEDED TO UNDERSTAND YOUR TARGET CULTURE

Here’s a three-week intensive course designed to teach the missionary how to become a student of a destination culture. What’s more, students learn how to enter that culture and begin ministry there. Presenters teach both practical and theoretical tools Taught at the Center for Intercultural Training in North Carolina by international trainer Dr. Richard Lewis, the course will take place from August 9-31, 2001. To register or for more information, write citinfo@compuserve.com or call toll-free (in the USA or via Net2Phone) 800-887-1786 or visit http://www.citi.org.

FREE TENTMAKING SEMINAR IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA

Global Opportunities is offering a one-day free tentmaking seminar in Pasadena at Lake Avenue Church on Saturday the 14th of July. If you would like more information or would like to register for this event, please go to www.globalopps.org/seminar. Keep checking this site for future seminars in your area. If you are interested in hosting a seminar at your location, go to the hosting section for more information. If you do not have web access send them an email at info@globalopps.org. Plan on attending to meet the GO staff and to be challenged for world missions among the unreached using your vocation!

FREE BOOK FROM BILLY GRAHAM MINISTRIES

“No catches….just a free book

” That’s the word from Julie, you can get a free copy of the Prayers of Jabez book. The book can only be mailed to residents of the USA and Canada. I guess there’s a limit to their free offers. So if you’re not in the USA or Canada, maybe there’s someone there that can receive it for you? Request your free copy online now! http://www.billygraham.org/home/offer_r.asp or if you don’t have web access, write Julie yishpan@webtv.net

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