Hear The Story of a Frail But Faithful Man Who Followed Christ!

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Subject: Hear The Story of a Frail But Faithful Man Who Followed Christ!

Christ’s Commands in Action:

David Brainerd

“Let every preacher read carefully over The Life of David Brainerd.”

–John Wesley

“Here am I, send me; send me to the ends of the earth; send me to the rough, the savage lost of the wilderness; send me from all that is called comfort on earth; send me even to death itself, if it be but in your service, and to promote your kingdom.”

–David Brainerd

God answered this earnest prayer of the missionary David Brainerd. Listen in this episode as we reflect on the life of David Brainerd, a frail and often melancholy man who wholeheartedly obeyed Jesus’ call: “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men” (Matthew 4:19). Despite sickness, loss, and rejection, Brainerd chose hardship over ease, taking the Gospel to unreached Native American tribes.

Through deep prayer and dependence on Christ, he witnessed powerful revival and lasting fruit. His legacy, preserved in his journals, has inspired generations, including notable names such as Jim Elliot, William Carey, and David Livingstone, who all point to receiving inspiration from David Brainerd’s life. Like Brainerd, may we follow Christ with our whole hearts and be used by Christ for His glory!

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Family Service Weeks & Family Service Weekends

Do you attend Family Conferences or Family Camp and yet have a desire to serve in ministry alongside other like-minded families? Are you seeking a place to minister while being encouraged in your relationship with the Lord? Have you wanted your children to participate in ministry, and the opportunity fit within your time schedules and budget?

We are excited to announce opportunities in 2026 for families in line with those goals! Consider coming and joining us in Texas for a Family Service Week or Family Service Weekend! These are scheduled on the Big Sandy campus where you and your family can work together with our staff in various capacities and attend encouraging evening teaching sessions.

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Message of the Month

Christ’s Commands in Action

Gabriel Cleator

Do you enjoy the stories of men and women in history whom God used in a mighty way? We invite you to tune in to the second series of the Commands of Christ podcast, “Christ’s Commands in Action”! For the Message of the Month, we are featuring the introduction episode to this new series.

More than historical recollection, this season is a call to follow Christ as others have before us—not by exalting people, but by glorifying God’s working through imperfect, but faithful vessels. These testimonies build our faith, exalt the risen Christ, and offer practical encouragement for how we too can walk as His disciples today.

Listen to the recent podcast episodes and be inspired by the testimony of a worn-out missionary who found abiding in Christ to be the secret to living the Christian life and thereby reached thousands for Christ on the foreign field. Be challenged by the story of a vile, immoral slave trader who was saved by Christ, relied on His empowerment to repent from his old ways, and wrote one of the most well-known hymns of all time. Be encouraged by the account of a sickly, frail young man who wholeheartedly followed Christ, preached the Gospel to the American Indians, and whose life and testimony have touched countless lives.

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COMMAND OF CHRIST

Repent

“From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

Matthew 4:17

What does daily repentance look like for the believer? From slave trader to pastor and hymn writer, John Newton’s life shows us that repentance isn’t just something for the beginning of our Christian walk but also for our lifelong sanctification. After his dramatic conversion, Newton continued turning from sin and growing in Christ and being transformed by grace. His life of ongoing repentance reminds us that we are great sinners, but Christ is a greater Savior!

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The Commands of Christ Podcast

A fresh way to meditate on the words of Jesus. New episodes every Monday, available everywhere you listen to podcasts!

CHARACTER QUALITY

Loyalty

vs. Unfaithfulness

DEFINITION:

Using difficult times to demonstrate my commitment to God and to those He has called me to serve

KEY VERSE:

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

—John 15:13

KEY BIBLE STORY:

Ruth Chooses to Remain with Naomi

“And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God.”

—Ruth 1:16

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Biblical Character Illustrated Curriculum 2026 Set

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Want to start out each day focusing your family on the character of Christ? Every day of the calendar lists the passage to read that goes along with one of 10 GEMS (God Enables Me Statements) and a brief explanation. The Biblical Character Illustrated Curriculum uses examples from the lives of Bible men and women whose walk with God resulted in good character or whose lack of faith produced poor character.

Each booklet teaches one quality through four lessons packed with practical applications to everyday life. Each lesson includes a Bible story, memory verse game, hands-on activity, and coloring page. Plus, other instructional material is in each booklet, such as an explanation of the quality, a hymn history story and accompanying hymn, and applicable discussion questions.

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April 20–24, 2026

Family Conferences are weeklong, life-changing family events. Rich fellowship, inspiring messages, and engaging children’s programs make Family Conference something to look forward to by anyone who has experienced one. Whether making new friendships with other families or rekindling relationships from previous years, the conference is an annual highlight for many.

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