Jesus: Fact or Fiction? Win a free DVD

Leaving for Orlando 2011 in a few days, but before I head out, I wanted to drop another prize in the prize pot.  Remember, if you give a gift of any amount to support Trinity International Baptist Mission's annual team retreat, you will have a chance to win ALL of the prizes in the pot.  

Today's addition is a DVD entitled Jesus: Fact or Fiction.  This is "an interactive journey" that allows you to "explore the evidence" surrounding the person and work of Jesus Christ.  Does God exist? Would a loving God allow bad things to happen to good people? Is there life after death? Is there historical evidence for Jesus?  Experts such as Josh McDowell, Lee Strobel, Ravi Zacharias and others respond to over 50 of life's toughest questions on this DVD that also includes and English version of The Jesus Film.  It is a great addition to an already great cache of prizes that includes:

• A slightly scuffed up, but new, ESV Study Bible
• The Christian apologetics book Reasons for Faith: Making a Case for the Christian Faith
• The DVD Parenting Seminar entitled Your Child: Essentials of Discipline with Dr. James Dobson.
• An autographed copy of my book Ethnographic Chicago
• An autographed, pre-publication version of my latest work "Pursuing Cruciformity in Diaspora Mission"
• and a copy of The Journey: The Study Bible for Spiritual Seekers (NIV)

For your chance to win, simply give a donation with your credit or debit card of any amount (really, any amount) using our secure Chip-in/PayPal system. As usual, whenever you make a donation to TIBM, it is fully tax-deductible and will be put to work for the Kingdom of God.

New prize in the pot-- Win some great Missional Stuff!

We are now a quarter of the way to our fundraising goal for the Trinity International Baptist Mission team retreat.  We appreciate all who have helped us thus far.  We are now well on our way to seeing a very tired and hardworking group of cross-cultural missionaries get a much needed few days of relaxing, hiking, canoeing, and simply enjoying time together.


But we're not at our goal yet, so it is time for me to add another prize to the growing prize pot.  Remember, once we reach our goal of $1000, I will draw a name at random from among the donors and that person will win the entire pot.  Currently, the pot stands as:


1 autographed copy of my 2007 book, Ethnographic Chicago which contains some key foundational thoughts related to Hinduism, mission and contextualization as well as insights into work among college students and Ethiopian immigrants.  We also have The Journey: The Study Bible for Spiritual Seekers (NIV).  

To this already cool prize pot, I'm adding a limited edition, pre-publication version of my latest article/booklet entitled Pursuing Cruciformity in Diaspora Mission.  This is the paper that I presented last month at the Evangelical Missiology Society regional conference.  I will also be presenting on this next month at Orlando 2011, the United States follow up to the Third Lausanne Congress.  The demand for this article is growing and you could be one of the first people to hold it in your hands.  By the way, I will also autograph it for you.


Now, I know you've got to be wanting this prize pot by now.  We've got some really great missional stuff for all you missional people.  So, remember, give a gift of any amount (even $1) by using the ChipIn widget below, and you will be entered to win.  

You can make your donation using a credit or debit card right now using our secure Chip-in/PayPal system. As usual, whenever you make a donation to TIBM, it is fully tax-deductible and will be put to work for the Kingdom of God.

Thank you for your support and prayers!

St. Patrick's Day Contest Begins: Day 1 of ?

Ok, I have a strange idea.  

Actually, I'm kind of making it up as a write.  


So, no one responded to my giveaway offer of Ethnographic Chicago yesterday.  I assume that means that everyone has already bought a copy and the market is flooded.  ;)


But still we need to raise about $800 in order to fully fund our 2011 Trinity International Baptist Mission team retreat.  So, I need another gimmick.  Here it is:


Every few days, until we reach our goal of $1000, I'm going to add a prize to the "pot".  Everyone who gives a donation towards our team retreat (see below), of any amount, will be entered into the drawing.  If you give multiple times, you will receive multiple entries.  Those who have already given, will be entered.


So, I'm putting an autographed copy of Ethnographic Chicago into the prize pot.  Today, in honor of St. Patrick's Day, I will add a green book.  It is The Journey: The Study Bible for Spiritual Seekers (NIV).  This is nice, still-in-the-plastic study Bible that you can give to a friend who is beginning to explore faith in Christ.  Plus, we'll ship it all to you for free (in the US).


Excited? More cool stuff is coming.  Ensure your chance to win by entering now!

You can make your donation using a credit or debit card right now using our secure Chip-in/PayPal system. As usual, whenever you make a donation to TIBM, it is fully tax-deductible and will be put to work for the Kingdom of God.

Thank you for your support and prayers!

Win a Copy of Ethnographic Chicago!

After our first day of gathering donations for our annual team retreat, we're already at 20% of our goal. That's great.  Today, I want to give you a special incentive to give your gift.  If you give any amount today (Wednesday, March 16, 2011), I will put your name in a hat for a chance to win a free copy of my book Ethnographic Chicago -- $15 value!  That's right, just donate any amount, even 1 BUCK, and you'll be entered to win.  I'll announce the winner tomorrow morning.  To make your donation now, keep reading:


Hello friends!

We are coming soon to the time of the year at which the Trinity International Baptist Mission team takes a few days to rest and retreat together. The purpose of the annual retreat is to reflect on what the Lord has been doing and consider how He is leading us into the future. It is also a critical time of team-building and spiritual renewal.

This year, we could use your help to make this trip happen. To make it possible for the growing TIBM team to go and pay for three days of lodging and food, we're trying to raise about $1,000. Would you be willing to bless us by making a donation of any amount towards this cause?

You can make your donation using a credit or debit card right now using our secure Chip-in/PayPal system. As usual, whenever you make a donation to TIBM, it is fully tax-deductible and will be put to work for the Kingdom of God.

Thank you for your support and prayers!

Cody

Church Planting Leader / Pastor

Trinity International Baptist Mission