1) Pastoral Formation in Spanish (and English) Online
Looking for an online solution for training Spanish-speaking workers in pastoral formation? Check out the Institute of Pastoral Formation at https://hispanicsforchrist.org/en/online-school/. After you try it, please be sure to stop back by here to give a review. They focus on missional, spiritual, practical, and theological. Give them a try. We’ll look forward to hearing what you think! read more…
2) 5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs
The 5-day prayer guide will equip you to pray for Sikhs with love and respect. Prayer takes place over the celebration of Vaisakhi on April 11-15th. We can pray long after Vaisakhi! The hope is that as you pray, you will be inspired to trust God to do even more than we can ask or imagine for Sikh people around the world. Get it here: https://www.worldprayerguides.org.uk/product/sikh-prayer-guide-2025/.
3) TESOL Training for Missionaries
Prepared by professionals for missionaries, at a missionary price. Join the 5-Week TESOL Certification in Thailand on June 30 to August 1. The cost is 19,000 Thai Baht (approximately $575). ASEAN Center for TESOL offers an intensive, five-week course comprising 120 hours of lecture and 20 hours of practice teaching/classroom observation. To learn more or to see other courses offered go to https://www.actesol.org/home.
4) Free ESV Bible Resources App (English)
Crossway is offering free access to the ESV Bible app for individuals outside the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. The app includes the complete ESV Bible text, a dozen study Bibles, two commentary series, audio Bibles, and more. Available for both Android and iPhone. To access, follow the instructions at this link: https://www.esv.org/international/. Help spread the word! read more…
5) What Are International Workers Using After Skype?
A Brigada reader writes, “With Microsoft discontinuing Skype, what alternatives are people using? Microsoft suggests Teams, but it doesn’t fulfill the needs of many international workers who require calling mobile and landlines in North America. Additionally, two-factor authentication texts are crucial for those living overseas. What solutions have you found effective?” Please comment!
6) Empowering Communities
Have you heard of Epic Solutions? Epic Solutions is a dynamic organization dedicated to empowering communities through innovative solutions and sustainable development. From education and healthcare to environmental initiatives, they are committed to making a positive impact. Check it out! https://epicsolutions.org.za/.
7) Amharic Resources?
A Brigada reader writes, “I am a born-again Christian and I am looking for Christian resources in Amharic language that are helpful to equip my faith.” We found this resource: https://www.amharichristian.com/. Do you know of others? Please comment.
8) Global Health and Missions Conference in Hawaii
Attention medical professionals: Nurses, Physicians, PAs, NPs and other medical workers! Join YWAM’s (Youth With A Mission) Kona campus for a week of Continuing Medical Education with a missions focus! From leprosy, learning how to pray for the sick, to disaster management training, this will be a great opportunity to learn and meet like-minded medical Christians.
9) We’re Grateful For…
…the recurring gift of $5.65 *and* a sacrificial gift from a True Fan of Brigada of $1000. The latter partner has a soft spot for Hispanics for Christ ministry, on the web at https://hispanicsforchrist.org/en/main-page/ . God bless you both – and may God richly bless Hispanics for Christ!! We’re sooooo grateful. 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! read more…
10) Thrive Cape Town Retreat for Cross-Cultural Women
Thrive still has open spots for the upcoming Cape Town retreat July 14-17! This event is for women ministering overseas to be refreshed, restored, and refueled in their calling. Come connect with other women, worship, and enjoy teachings specific to YOUR cross-cultural life. You were made to thrive, not just survive, in global work! Learn more at thriveministry.org/retreats. read more…
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