1) “I Love Being Generous – Especially This Time of Year”
This past week, one Brigada partner responded to our thank-you note, “I just love being generous – especially this time of year.” Well guess what: this past week, several amazing Brigada partners generously gave $883 to Jesus through Brigada for the sake of the unreached. So, if you want to join them, here’s your chance: There are three editions remaining for the 2024 Brigada year. If just 25 people would give $100 in each of those weeks – or maybe 12 people giving $200 – or one church giving $2500 – in each of those weeks, we would easily meet the budget of $17,000. Why? Because we only have $7300 to go! Can you believe it? What a thrilling encouragement. What a kind empowerment – after 29 years of Brigada. Thank you, thank you, thank you! To join these generous partners, just browse to https://brigada.org/empower-brigada and click Donate. God bless you! read more…
2) Explore the True Spirit of Christmas with 7-Day and 14-Day Bible Plans
What Bible reading plan are you following this Christmas season? The “Christmas is in the Heart” campaign offers two Bible study plans designed to inspire spiritual growth and reflection during the Christmas season. Featuring content from Lumo Christmas Films, these plans are available in English and six South Asian languages. Check it out!
7-Day Plan: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/52426
14-Day Plan: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/52427 read more…
3) Born Again Christian Linux
Computers4Christians offers a unique operating system called C4C Ubuntu, designed to enhance the digital experience for Christians. This system is built on Ubuntu and incorporates Free, Freeware, and Open Source software, along with some proprietary content. Users can download C4C Ubuntu and run it live from a USB key, SD card, or DVD, allowing them to explore the system without making permanent changes to their computers. The project aims to lead unbelievers to a relationship with Christ and nurture believers in discipleship, providing a community-supported platform through forums, chats, and mailing lists. Check it out at https://computers4christians.org/download/.
4) The 3 Circles – Illustrated Video in French
If you’re familiar with the 3 CIRCLES tool for telling the Great Story, and if you work among French speakers, then watch this beautifully animated video made by ILLADIT at this link:
https://youtu.be/AnolcCHifpU?si=2SBmYYlx93MN-gnx.
ILLADIT is a platform for the sharing and exchange of resources especially focused on DMM in French-speaking Europe. https://www.illadit.com/.
5) The Coaching Approach Develops Leaders
You can learn a skill that helps others gain clarity, see breakthroughs, develop solutions, make better decisions, gain a different perspective, and process experiences – through coaching! There is an upcoming Foundations for Coaching Excellence course in Asia. For more information go to https://coachingmission.com/fce-course/. Deadline to register is January 21, 2025. Have you gone through a coaching course? How did it help you?
6) Talent Trust Omega Xpat Insurance
Check out Talent Trust Omega expatriate insurance exclusively for the global faith-based worker with U.S. coverage. This link has more information: https://www.gninsurance.com/health/talent-trust/omega or email one of their international insurance advisors at info@gninsurance.com.
7) Global Worker Retreat in Siófok, Hungary
Would you or a global worker you know benefit from intentional time of renewal and reflection? Come away (bring your family!) for a 3-night, 4-day debriefing retreat on Lake Balaton, Hungary for a restorative getaway designed to help you reconnect with the Lord, yourself, and others in a tranquil environment. Visit https://www.traininternational.org/debriefing/#AbideAbroad.
8) Training Course for Muslim Outreach
Do you need training for a ministry with Muslims or to fulfill a pre-field requirement for your agency? Encountering Muslims provides positive, biblical perspective on God’s heart for Muslims and equips you to reach out with Christ’s love. The winter online class runs Jan 6-Apr 6, so register today! Learn more and sign up at https://encounteringmuslims.org.
9) We’re Grateful For…
… gifts of $50, $100, $20, $150, $51.99, $51.99, $103.48, $51.99, $100, $103.48, and $100. These are amazing partners for whom we are very thankful. People like Create International, Staff from Frontier Ventures, and many other organizations and individuals. Thank you so much!!! 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) Keep an Eye On These Three Donor-Management-Related Softwares (All Merging)
After our recent item about Software Suggestions for Mission Agencies (https://brigada.org/2024/12/08_41948 ), commenter “Zelig” had some great input. In addition to what he said, one good solution is https://www.aplos.com/ . We’ve been working on that for nearly 6 years now and we seem to be getting into a groove with it. What’s more, they’ve just purchased the very donor relationship software we were using — https://www.keela.co/ . Finally, just a couple of months ago, they acquired https://www.raisely.com/ . Raisely is really solid at peer-related fundraising, among other things. Once these three tools integrate, they should become a powerful force. read more…
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