Mike Baer’s Blog

It’s one thing to be tired in your body or to be tired in your mind—but if you become tired in your heart it becomes nearly impossible to go on. Protracted hard times tend to make us tired deep inside and the fire burns low (and seems to go out). So, how do you deal…

Please read, even if you are an Obama fan. It is legitimate, written by respected, Lou Prichett, formerly of Proctor and Gamble. Lou Pritchett is one of corporate America ‘s true living legends- an acclaimed author, dynamic teacher and one of the world’s highest rated speakers. Successful corporate executives everywhere recognize him as the foremost…

Check out the winner of this year’s Jimmy V Award (named for the late great Coach Jimmy Valvano):

Pray for church leaders and our brothers and sisters in Kathmandu. Terrorist have demanded “ransom” for protection and the churches are refusing (choosing to trust the Lord for protection). Join with them in prayer. Psalm 33-35.

According to leadership experts James Kouzes and Barry Posner, there are 5 things that every leader must do in all times…especially these times. 1. Model the Way: be what you say, walk your talk, demonstrate that you can be trusted 2. Inspire a Shared Vision: give people a sense of direction, of hope, of a…

IMED began in Kyrgyzstan in the 90’s. The missionary responsible on that end for launching this entire work is leaving Kstan after 11 years; Pete has been a great friend to IMED and to the Jholdas Project and to me. We praise God for his work and support. Pray for the new IMED representative in…

The demonstrations and violence aimed at the Uigurs (Muslims living in far western China) is also affecting workers in that area and may also spill over to the Kyrgyz community. Pray for restraint.

Pray for our graduates in a North African country where elections, national strikes, and other obstacles have seriously challenged their kingdom business launches.

Pray for 5 new South Asian kingdom entrepreneurs—the fruit of the recent Phase III trip from Fellowship Bible Church. Their funding is en route and their adventure is just beginning.

As the team returned from South Asia (Country “B”—extremely closed), they completed Phase III of the Jholdas Project and came back with recommendations to fund five new graduates who will combine business as mission in their home country. Please pray for Tsh, Ng, Tal, Ben, and Len as the prepare to launch these strategic kingdom…