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About Life and Uganda [Paperback]

Fred Lybrand (Author)
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July 6, 2006
About Life and Uganda by Fred R. Lybrand, is a book about the amazing transformation of a church from minimal involvement to deep saturation the work of the Great Commission. In a little over three years this modest-size church has sent over 50 members as short term missionaries to Uganda. The results speak for themselves.

In these three years, Midland Bible Church alone has shared with 25,000+ Ugandans in villages, schools, and prisons... seeing over 5,000 converts. In the villages alone 5,000 Ugandans have heard the message of God's grace, with at least 2,500 of those placing their faith in Christ. In these villages, the churches which were established are vibrant and continue to this day in offering God's Word and love to their communities. Back home the church is seeing a rebirth of interest in sharing hope within their own community and with their families.

About Life and Uganda, however, is not just about missions. It is about life and the insights that can move you from a lackluster faith to a vibrant hope and freedom; you, touching your world through the unique spirit God has given you, as you learn to walk every moment with him.

About Life and Uganda is also a book for anyone interested in Christianity, because of the compelling way Grace is presented through the full colour view of the encounters between ordinary American church members and ordinary Ugandan villagers... where the ordinary disappears into wonder.

Fred R. Lybrand writes in a compelling style that provides few exit ramps once you're on the road. Beware, when the journey begins you'll find it hard to stop. Chocked full of thoughtful insights for life and Christianity, About Life and Uganda is a book you'll read again and again.. and just maybe, you'll go to another land yourself.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 150 pages
  • Publisher: Trafford Publishing (July 6, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1553955838
  • ISBN-13: 978-1553955832
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #541,292 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Dr. Fred R. Lybrand has 19 years of management and consulting experience. He provided the background and research to co-found TrimTab Solutions. He has been a catalyst to develop understanding and skills in Structural Dynamics and the Kolbe Conative Index.

His interest in communication, teamwork, and individual giftedness has led him into Human Resource consulting with a variety of companies and firms including large independent oil and gas exploration companies - Burlington Resources, Marathon Oil, and Pioneer Natural Resources. His work with Pioneer Natural Resources is what led Hermann Eben to develop the Kolbe skills and co-found TrimTab Solutions.

He has provided insight and leadership in the development and growth of a private school that provides education from the seventh to twelfth grade. The school provides a - classical education - focused on teaching students through the Socratic method using classical books, interactive science and math, logic, language arts, the creative process, and the foundation of the Bible.

Fred provided the leadership to build a church with a growing worldwide impact, and which is centered on a team concept of leadership (www.midlandbible.org)...and recently retired from serving as the Senior Pastor of Northeast Bible Evangelical Free Church (www.northeastbiblechurch.com) to pursue an extended focus on writing and speaking.

Fred has written and published five books; Heavenly Citizenship; The Spiritual Alternative to Power Politics, The Absolute Quickest Way to Help Your Child Change, About Life and Uganda, Preaching On Your Feet, and Back to Faith (August 2009). His sixth book will be available in February of 2010 [Glaen: A Novel View on Romance, Love, and Relating].

Fred lives in San Antonio, Texas. He grew up in Anniston Alabama, where his father practiced law and served in the state legislature for two terms. He attended the University of Alabama and majored in English Literature, with a minor in Speech Communication. He was inducted into the English Honor Society and was given a graduate fellowship to teach the introductory Speech Communication course for two years at the University of Alabama.

He attended the University of Alabama School of Law for one year before withdrawing in order to pursue theological studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. He formally graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1989, with honors. In 2008 he received his doctorate from Phoenix Seminary. Fred is the father of five children and is still joyfully married to Jody, his wife of 27 years.

He is certified as a Business Structural Consultant, an Individual Structural Consultant, a Creating What Matters facilitator, a Managerial Moment of Truth facilitator, a Kolbe Conative Index Interpreter, certified in Myers-Briggs Temperament Indicator, certified consultant in Natural Church Development processes. For more information about Fred go to www.fredlybrand.org.

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Just good stuff, May 9, 2003
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Aaron D Close (Katy, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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Fred has written a very good little book about the experiences of a short term missionary in Uganda. It brought back many memories of my own time in Uganda. It also shared many principles of life and faith that are helpful in my daily walk with the Lord.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars More Than Just Uganda, January 29, 2010
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Having visited Uganda a number of times in the past 10 years, I highly recommend reading "About Life and Uganda" by Fred Lybrand. If you're looking for a tourist guide that enumerates the sites to see, skip this book. But if you'd like insight into the beautiful people in the many villages of the Pearl of Africa (Uganda), how they live their daily lives and how they are just like people all around the world, you'll cherish this book. It taught me much about the people of Uganda, but even more about life. The jewels within it shine far beyond the boundaries of this amazing East African country.

To conclude that the author knows nothing about Uganda is to stand firmly on the side of ignorance and error. We have even used the book as a shared resource with our Ugandan translators on our mission trips. It resonates with African and American hearts alike.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book!, January 28, 2010
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While reading "About Life and Uganda" I felt as if I were there again, taking in the sights, sounds, and smells. Mr Lybrand's descriptions are delightfully real and exactly as I remember Uganda during my own times there on short term mission trips. The book is not only about the country and the people, but about practical as well as deep spiritual lessons learned. The book is absolutely inspiring.
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