In this issue…

  1. COACHING TRAINING FOR CHURCH MULTIPLICATION
  2. STRATEGIC COORDINATOR TRAINING IN PERTH
  3. HELP MISSIONARIES PRESENTLY SERVING ON THE FIELD
  4. CALLING ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS
  5. STILL USE VHS TAPES? THIS ORG WILL SEND YOU 300 BLANKS FOR FREE
  6. NEW BOOK ON MONGOLIAN CPM STORY
  7. MOBILE PHONE THAT WORKS WORLDWIDE
  8. SECURE VPN FOR CHRISTIAN WORKERS
  9. GET COACHING SKILLS TRAINING
  10. FREE EBOOK ON INTERNET EVANGELISM
  11. NEW INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATION BLOG
  12. SEIZE THE MOMENT… AS AN ENGLISH TEACHER
  13. THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS
  14. SPONSOR BRIGADA; HELP SOMEONE WHO CAN’T AFFORD IT
  1. COACHING TRAINING FOR CHURCH MULTIPLICATION — First time in Europe! A unique training for mission leaders integrating Biblical values, professional coaching skills, and cross-cultural ministry. Introducing the 60-hour Core Coaching Skills Certificate Program. The first European program will be held in Hungary, January 7-11, 2008. Other 2008 courses in Tokyo, Seattle and Singapore. Go to

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

    for details. Or emailhelp(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 address on one line.] (Thanks to Core Coaching for their $75 gift.)

  2. STRATEGIC COORDINATOR TRAINING IN PERTH — Plan and implement evangelism and church planting strategies among your favorite unreached people group, population segment, or mega-city. Go to:

    http://www.ywamperth.org.au/life/?events

    for more information and to download an application. Or contact the registrar: info(at)

    ywamperth.org

    [As a means of preventing spam for our contributors, in the preceding email address(es), please reassemble the email addresses that we’ve split over two lines.] (And thanks to YWAM Perth for pitching in $20 to help undergird Brigada!)

  3. HELP MISSIONARIES PRESENTLY SERVING ON THE FIELD — Veteran missionaries, do you remember how alone you felt when you were out there and no one seemed to understand? Do you still long for a part of the work on the field? Nation to Nation is launching a ministry to support those who are now experiencing what you have already gone through. Experienced missionaries have much wisdom to share and encouragement to give those who request help. This can be done via email. Please inquire with Karen(at)

    here4u.com [As a means of preventing spam for our contributors, in the preceding email address(es), please reassemble the email addresses that we’ve split over two lines.]

  4. CALLING ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS — If you are a Christian university or college student, ISV FaithWorks is looking for you! International Student Volunteers has spent the last 25 years sending literally thousands of students on volunteer adventures on six continents. Now, ISV FaithWorks

    http://www.isvfaithworks.com

    is utilizing their proven infrastructure to provide the mission adventure of a lifetime to Thailand and the Dominican Republic. Experience two weeks of mission work, followed by two weeks of adventure tour (whitewater rafting, rock climbing, river tubing, scuba, etc.) in the country of your choice. They are all about mission, adventure and discipleship! Use the website above or call 519-841-0006 in the USA

  5. STILL USE VHS TAPES? THIS ORG WILL SEND YOU 300 BLANKS FOR FREE — Are you still using vhs tapes? Master Provisions has 300 blanks that they would love to donate and will ship at their own expense just as a courtesy to some missionary or organization that is still utilizing vhs media. First, check to see if they’re already claimed by logging on at:

    http://brigada.org/brigade/?p=44

    If you see no signs of them being claimed, drop Roger a note at clothesman(at)

    juno.com [As a means of preventing spam for our contributors, in the preceding email address(es), please reassemble the email addresses that we’ve split over two lines.]

  6. NEW BOOK ON MONGOLIAN CPM STORY — “There’s a Sheep in my Bathtub: Birth of a Mongolian Church Planting Movement” by Brian Hogan, is the story of the church planting team that started a movement in Erdenet, Mongolia that continues to this very day. This is the full account of the case study made famous in the “Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: A Reader”. Humorous and heart-wrenching, readers will experience the joy and the cost of being part of the transformation of a nation. The author is making an introductory offer for Brigada readers. Simply put in the coupon code: “Brigada100” in your shopping cart purchase at

    http://asteroideabooks.com/page4.html

    For special orders contact info(at)

    AsteroideaBooks(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 one line.]

  7. MOBILE PHONE THAT WORKS WORLDWIDE — Hats off to frequent Brigada contributor, Tony, for telling us, “The future is here, no enormous ‘roaming’ charges to use a phone in different countries.” See the following link:

    http://pacrimmedia.wordpress.com/2007/10/02/a-cellphone-without-borders/

  8. SECURE VPN FOR CHRISTIAN WORKERS — Need a secure VPN solution that can be used virtually everywhere you can get on the Internet? Consider Secure Connect from PCFSoftware Solutions. With almost a decade of supporting remote workers in sensitive areas, PCFSoftware Solutions understands the need for Internet security. Built on OpenVPN, Secure Connect offers secure VPN solutions to users of Windows, Mac OS X and Linux, with setup as simple as an install, and entering a username and password (for the Windows environment). Subscriptions for individuals and organizations are available. Secure Connect meets the needs of Christian workers in sensitive areas. Learn more at:

    http://www.pcfss.com/secure-connect

    (Note: I’ve personally interviewed the providers of this VPN and they do indeed check out as legitimate. By the way, we’ve rec’d no compensation to list them.)

  9. GET COACHING SKILLS TRAINING — Pick up a certificate at Core Coaching Skills and, in the process, pick up a number of really helpful competencies.

    http://www.creativeresultsmanagement.com

    (By the way, thanks for the recent thank-you note and $75 sponsorship to Brigada! It’s obvious that Brigada readers know a good skills class when they see it… and those readers are now gearing up effectively with Keith’s team.)

  10. FREE EBOOK ON INTERNET EVANGELISM — A free ebook reader based on the Internet Evangelism for the 21st Century Conference is available by going to

    http://ie-21stCentury.com

    This 300 page PDF file includes all the edited and transcribed workshops presented at the 2005 conference at Liberty University. The site also includes links to the free video workshops themselves and directions on how to order the DVDs for your library. The 21 workshops are by the top names in internet evangelism.

  11. NEW INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATION BLOG — Here’s a new blog by educator and media strategy consultant Dan Henrich. Called a “Blog about Innovation”

    http://interactiveconf.wordpress.com/

    it is a compilation of articles and links that address the convergence of media in the word and strategies to use media more effectively.

  12. SEIZE THE MOMENT… AS AN ENGLISH TEACHER — Here is a 4-week TESOL course that will equip you with the skills to effectively teach English as a Second Language (ESL). It will be held January 7 – February 1, 2008 at Youth With A Mission in Fairbanks, Alaska. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course. For more information see their website:

    http://www.alaska.net/~ywam

    or e-mail tesolinalaska(at)

    gmail(dot)come. [As a means of preventing spam for our contributors, in the preceding email address(es), please replace (at) with @ and (dot) with . and reassemble on one line.]

  13. THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS — We’re extremely grateful to Insurance Services of America for their recent donations of $78.40, $23.10, and $63.63 to help us keep Brigada going out the door. Thanks, too, to the travelers who used their services — Esther, Irene, Jay, Rena, Rie, Geraldn, Bruce, Ann, Tyler, Savannah, Logan, Donna, Daniel, Yvonne, Ted, … and especially Heather, who, in turn, booked Donna, Chris, Mike, Amber, Aubri, Alicia, David ,Kathryn, Michael. Want to join them in booking quality insurance on your next trip — travel interruption, trip cancellation, medical evacuation, and much more? Just go to:

    http://www.missionaryhealth.net/brigada.htm

  14. SPONSOR BRIGADA; HELP SOMEONE WHO CAN’T AFFORD IT — We send Brigada free… then ask questions later. How can we do business that way? Only if churches, missionaries and individuals like you pitch in to help us keep Brigada going out the door. Just click “Donate“.
    You can pull the money from your PayPal account or from any major credit card. Or if you prefer, send a check payable to Team Expansion to: Team Expansion (Brigada secretary), 13711 Willow Reed Dr., Louisville, KY 40299. (Team Expansion is a 501(c)3 incorporation so for USA citizens, your checks made out to Team Expansion are tax-deductible.) As always, be sure to let us know if you’d like us to promote any particular service or ministry, or if you’d prefer your gift be anonymous. And thank you in advance for helping.
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