20011014 Brigada Today

In this issue….

HOW DO WE REPLACE INFOBEAT? (EMAIL NEWS SOURCES)

Looking for some news source that will replace InfoBeat? Want to get news into your inbox on a daily basis? David sought answers (in a previous Brigada Today) and has stood well on his promise, and thanks to his faithful follow-through, we can now publish his findings. Just send a note to: email-news@brigada.org to get his full report. Unfortunately, according to David, the replacements weren’t tremendous… but he does give some options. Check it out. Thanks David!

OPPORTUNITIES TO MINISTER TO MUSLIMS

Have the events of Sept. 11th put to an end any hopes of service in the Muslim world? Not on your life. For example, listen to Jeff, from Mission to Unreached Peoples: “Yes – we have numerous teaching opportunities (even invitations!) to serve the Lord in Muslim countries. Some positions have stipends, as well as additional financial help for housing and transportation.” Certainly the world situation compels us to be all the more vigilant in caring for the personal safety of our family and friends. But does that mean doors are closing. Quite the contrary. Listen again to Jeff, describing at the very least, mission opportunities that he’s trying to fill: “All you need to be an effective tool for the Lord is to have a heart for missions, a degree of any kind, and be a native English speaker. You will be blessed and you will be a blessing. The Lord can use you!” For more information, contact Jeff mupinfo@mup.org in the USA or via Net2Phone at 888-847-6950 or 206-781-3151 or check out http://www.mup.org.

IS ISLAM THE FASTEST-GROWING RELIGION?

Read about this and other insights in a special edition of the Reveille Shofar at http://www.oprev.org/shofar.htm

Other features include:

Radical Islam Collides with the American Way
News from the Front Lines of Colliding Spiritual Systems
Understanding Human Rights under Muslim Law

DOWNLOAD SOURCES FOR TRACTS ABOUT HANDLING THE TRAJEDY

Are you receiving requests for help on dealing with the events surrounding the tragedies of Sept. 11th? If so, call in our list of sources for tracts and other helpful booklets. Just send a message to: 9-11-tracts@brigada.org This is a free service. You’ll receive a 9K file with some great possibilities. Thanks to the anonymous Brigada Today participant who assembled this file for the good of our whole Brigada family.

HOW CAN YOU HELP THE POOR?

Have you made a heart commitment to help the poor in the U.S. or internationally, but don’t know what to do next? Consider joining the Christian Economic Development Institute, May 20-31, 2002, at the Chalmers Center for Economic Development at Covenant College, Lookout Mountain, GA USA. The Christian Economic Development Institute is designed to equip you to implement successful programs in your church or community which truly empower the poor. This Institute is for any Christian who wants to minister effectively to the poor in the U.S. or internationally: missionaries, church leaders and lay-people, Christian relief and development workers, college students or recent graduates. Visit their website at http://www.chalmers.org or call 706-419-1805, or e-mail chalmers@covenant.edu for more information or to register. Space is limited, please apply early!

SCANDINAVIAN CONFERENCE

Norway’s Gospelsearch have arranged a one-day web evangelism conference in Oslo on 23 November. (Conference language is Norwegian.) More details: http://www.gospelsearch.no/2001

JOHN’S GOSPEL

It’s now ready in EasyEnglish level A (1200 word lexicon) through Advanced Checking by Wycliffe Associates from: http://www.easyenglishworld.com

WEB-EVANGELISMO

Check out this new email newsletter in Portuguese about all aspects of online evangelism. To subscribe, visit http://www.webevangelismo.com.br

THE WEB EVANGELISM GUIDE

This Guide is now available in Finnish, French, German and Japanese as well as English. Follow the links at: https://brigada.org/today/articles/web-evangelism.html

INTERNATIONAL TRAINING NETWORK

ITN is offering readers of BRIGADA TODAY a 22% discount on their five week TESOL/TEFL training courses thru’ January/February/March 2002. This is a first come first serve offer and is motivated by their passion for mission through teaching English. This leads to an Internationally recognised qualification and the courses will be held in Bournemouth UK. There is a maximum of 15 on each course. Accommodation can be arranged with Christian families at a very reasonable rate. Apply a.s.a.p. at http://www.internationaltraining.net or email offer@international-training-network.org.uk.

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