1) Live Population Count and Lostness by Major Countries
A Brigada reader is looking for a highly impactful website that displayed the live population count for 2025, along with the number of lost people by major countries. They remember it being very colorful and showing major countries with the live count of those who are lost. They are trying to find this website again to use it in a missions class. Can you help out? Please comment! read more…
2) Have You Played GeoGuessr?
GeoGuessr is an engaging geography game that takes you on a virtual journey around the world. Players are dropped into a random location using Google Street View and must guess their location on a world map based on visual clues. You can play solo, compete against friends, or join global tournaments like the World Cup 2025. It’s a fun way to test and improve your geographical knowledge while exploring diverse places from the comfort of your home. Check it out! https://www.geoguessr.com/
3) Position Available: Dean for the School of Business and Leadership
Kentucky Christian University is seeking a Dean for the School of Business and Leadership. The secret wish is that this professor would be sympathetic (and active) at developing business-minded cross-cultural workers in every nook and cranny of the globe. Here’s your chance to create job-takers and job-makers for marketplace ministry globally. Please go to this link for more information: https://www.kcu.edu/job/dean-of-the-school-of-business/.
4) Summer Internship in Houston
Engage Houston has spots open for their 6-week summer internship starting May 19. Apply by March 31st. Internship cost for lodging, books, and fees is $1,200. The training and ministry focus is on Muslims in Houston. The Director has 45+ years of experience working with Muslims, the team has over 155 years collectively. For more information, go to https://www.engagehou.org.
5) Revision Strategies That Work
Some writers dread revision, while others love shaping a project until it shines. In this free workshop, award-winning writer Lisa Crayton shares key strategies to refine your work, collaborate with editors, and manage multiple projects. Make your writing count for the world! Revise with purpose and captivate readers! ✍️ Register now: https://mtionline.clickmeeting.com/revision-strategies-that-work/register.
6) Practical Tax Advice for Cross-Cultural Workers
In this podcast tax preparer Elizabeth Smith provides practical advice for cross-cultural workers navigating the complexities of taxes. She emphasizes the importance of addressing tax-related emotions, avoiding common mistakes, and setting up systems to manage income and expenses. You can download a spreadsheet to track income and expenses! Check it out! https://globaltrellis.com/episode/21/.
7) Accelerate Disciple-Making
The Mission Media U course, “Foundations of Digital Media Strategy,” is being offered 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. For more information, https://www.missionmediau.org/foundations-of-digital-engagement-strategies/. read more…
8) How Coaching Benefits Global Workers – 1 Hour Webinar
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 the webinar on 27 February at 10a Eastern. Click to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-xAxElgPT_y95dNZVv50BA.
9) We’re Grateful For…
…gifts this past week totaling $5.65, $100, $50, and $51.99. These are faithful friends. Two of those are monthly recurring donations. We’re soooooooo thankful! God bless you!!! 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) Tax Advice for Missionaries and Expats
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by tax season as a missionary? Wondering if you should opt out of Social Security? Confused about how 1099s, housing allowances, and foreign earned income exclusions actually work?
In this episode of Modern Day Missionaries, CPAs Maggie Walker and Brooke Calhoun break down everything missionaries need to know about taxes. Check it out: https://bit.ly/4gIVkZL. read more…
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