1) Overcoming Obstacles
Celebrating 30 years of service, Valeo’s team of Christian counselors uses an integrated approach to support those navigating the unique challenges of cross-cultural work. From dealing with isolation and cultural adaptation to managing anxiety and depression, this insightful article offers practical advice and encouragement for maintaining mental well-being. Learn more about how Valeo’s telehealth services can provide the care you need, no matter where you are in the world. Read the full blog post https://www.valeo.global/blog/overcoming-obstacles?inf_contact_key=b8d279fbf295b6ccf91d523a3dc2d852. read more…
2) Pathways Couples Debriefing Retreat
Pathways Debriefing Retreat for Couples will be August 24 to 30 in the beautiful Ozark Mountains. Limited to four couples and hosted by Le Rucher Exchange at the Cross-trained debriefers. Meals and accommodations are provided. The cost is $2,250 per couple. For more information reach out to ma*******@**************at.org. read more…
3) Upcoming “Residency” for Goers
Global Frontier Missions and Launch Global are teaming up to offer a 9-month residency this fall for goers who plan to launch out to the unreached in the next 1-3 years. You can be a part of a missional community learning healthy spiritual rhythms, team dynamics, and other important missions topics while living among refugees living in Clarkston, GA. For more information go to https://gogfm.org/residency. read more…
4) Heartstream June Intensive Care Program
Heartstream Resources for Global Workers is offering an Intensive Care program June 16 – 30, 2025. The program is designed specifically for the missionary community in order to restore, renew, and equip. For content, materials, and more details visit https://www.heartstreamresources.org. You may also contact them directly at in**@******************es.org. read more…
5) Thrive Virtual Event – Going Deeper with God (May 21-22)
Thrive is calling all cross-cultural women! God has designed us to meet with Him. This May 21-22, come explore various spiritual disciplines that can help reconnect you with your Father, who loves you deeply. Experience four live workshop-style teaching sessions as they explore this topic together!
Log into the Thrive Hub for more info and to register by go to https://thriveministry.org/. read more…
6) TCK’s Graduating
As graduation season approaches, it’s a time of reflection and new beginnings for many students, especially Third Culture Kids (TCKs). In the insightful article “15 Things I Want to Tell Graduating Third Culture Kids” on A Life Overseas, you’ll find heartfelt advice tailored to those who have grown up in multiple cultures. This piece offers wisdom on embracing change, maintaining connections, and navigating the complexities of identity and belonging. Whether you’re a TCK or know someone who is, this article is a valuable resource for anyone facing the unique challenges of graduation and beyond. Read it in its entirety at this link: https://www.alifeoverseas.com/15-things-i-want-to-tell-graduating-third-culture-kids/. (Thank you, Maleah.) read more…
7) International Bible School In Albania
Unlock your potential with CFN Institute for Global Impact Training. This transformative course equips participants with the skills to cross cultural boundaries and make a meaningful impact through the Gospel of Christ. Located in the serene surroundings of Pogradec, Albania, this training offers a unique blend of spiritual growth, practical training, and community service. Join them to develop your leadership abilities, deepen your faith, and contribute to humanitarian projects that uplift local communities. Discover more at this link: https://www.cfn-albania.org/en/training-en-menu/focus-m.
8) Reflections on Keeping Your Faith in College
Preparing for college is exciting for young adults ― but are they truly prepared for the intellectual challenges they will face in and out of the classroom? College is not just a time filled with new and formative experiences; it can also be an intense season of testing for a young Christian’s faith. Writing in the form of a letter to his college-age daughter, Michael Kruger reflects on some of the biggest stumbling blocks Christian students often encounter at secular universities. Answering questions such as How can Christianity be the only right religion?; How can we know the Bible is really from God?; and Wouldn’t a loving God save everyone?, Kruger offers biblical, theological, and logical support for the Christian faith and provides students with the tools to navigate these challenging topics. College students wrestling with these issues will be encouraged to find security in God’s unfailing word even in the face of difficult questions. This could be a nice read for the graduate headed to a secular university. https://a.co/d/eS7kAHA. What do you think? Do you have other ideas? Please comment. read more…
9) Search 30 Years of Brigada Archives
Did you know that when you use the search features (upper right at https://brigada.org/ ) you are searching specifically within Brigada’s 30+ years of archives? This search is powered by Google and Google’s AI – but the search box is restricted exclusively to the thousands of items we’ve covered since January, 1995. For example, if you remember that we listed an item about “Lessons in Leadership from the Movie, Argo,” just type in to the search box something like “Argo leadership” and — bam — it will likely be the first item. Or maybe you remember a story about a soccer teammate of mine named Sergey – and he said something to me like, “It just happened.” So in the search box, you could type, “Sergey It just happened,” and you’ll see the edition with the original post as well as a celebration edition around 10 years later in which we reprised the item.
Bottom line: search for anything. It pretty-much has “needle-in-a-haystack” search capabilities! read more…
10) Feature A Giant World Prayer Floor Map At Your Next Event
Years ago, Finishing the Task featured a giant world floor map. They asked us to stand or kneel on a part of the world about which we cared (or would like to change). It was moving. More recently, Achieve Alliance Vision Weekend did the same – and this time, for some reason, it impacted me even more. So we set about to make a floor map that we could take with us on the road, so to speak. We’ve used it at a Perspectives class, a Day of Prayer and Fasting at Team Expansion’s home office, and for a Home School cooperative — and, in each case, it has impacted the participants deeply. So how would you do it? Click “Read more” to find out how. read more…
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