About Life and Uganda

About the Book

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.

About the Author

Fred R. Lybrand has 14 years of managment and consulting experience. He provided the background and research to co-found Trim Tab 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 Kolbe skills and co-found Trim Tab Solutions.

He has provided insight and leadership in the development and growth of a private school that provides education from the seventh to twelth 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 has provided the leadership to build a church of approximately 600 individuals centered on a team concept of leadership. The church is governed by a team of Pastors, six of whom are volunteer; that is they hold full-time postions in additon to their pastoral duties. The church has grown to this position after an intial number of 35 adults, and has built and paid for over 1.5 million dollars of building expansion.

Fred has written and published two books entitled Heavenly Citizenship; The Spiritual Alternative to Power Politics and The Absolute Quickest Way to Help Your Child Change

Fred has lived in Midland, Texas since August 1986. 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, wth 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.

He is certified as a Business Structural Constultant, an Individual Structural Consultant, a Creating What Matters facilitator,a Kolbe Conative Index Interpreter, certified in Myers-Briggs Temperament Indicator, certified consultant in Natural Church Development processes.