Here is a thoughtful analysis of the spiritual movements within Christianity currently in Africa with some comparisons to simlar historical movements in South America, North America and England.
The Christian Century magazine (July 27, 2004 issue) published an article by Dale T. Irvin reviewing two important books recently, one authored by Dr. Lamin Sanneh and the other edited by Dr. Wilbert R. Shenk.
This book by Nate Mirza, International Student Ministry Staff with The Navigators, is published by Dawson Media, a subsidiary of The Navigators (pub. 1993, revised and updated 2005).
Here is a series of Bible studies on the Gospel of Jesus Christ, useful in helping international student seekers understand the Gospel and in discipling new believers in Jesus Christ.
The above case studies were compiled and edited by John Eaves, a greatly loved and respected Christian leader whose life was dedicated to helping international students on campuses in North America to find God, and God's will, for their lives.
This website introduces you to a host of available resources of the oldest organization focusing exclusively on international student ministries in North America.
"Returning to Japan" is a new and simple reentry tool from the ISM department of IVCF. It is the first material in the "Walking with Your Students Series."
The Story of a Kingdom, A Simple Explanation of the Bible, by Jonathan Gibson, is a study guide for the whole Bible simplified as a story line so the it is an easier introduction of the Bible for those using English as a second language.
Here is a very special workbook to help Christian international students begin to prepare for returning to their home country. It asks most of the questions an international should think about before returning.
Of interest to many international students from southeast Asia who are relatively new Christians is an awareness of local churches are like "back home" in their home country.
This interview is addressed to international students in a campus fellowship like Inter Varsity or those thinking of starting and leading an "International Student Fellowship" on a campus in North America.
For over a decade now Inter Varsity staff have joined volunteers within FOCUS in running a "coffee house" ministry for internationals near the Portland State University campus. Here's the story of one who recently met Jesus.
A sub-website of Multi-Language Media listing selected titles of booklets available, particularly one on "American Holidays" to aid international students in understanding American cultural events.
Danny Yu, who founded a ministry of sending English language teachers into China, gives us an article here on: "Sorting Through the Guiding Principles of a China Ministry."
Bibliography and resources useful for ministries among international students, including books, materials available, and some of the organizations offering publications and/or training.
An updated list of resources available for International Student Ministries in North America, including books, media sources, and organizations doing ministries among internationals.
An updated list of resources available for International Student Ministries in North America, including books, media sources, and organizations doing ministries among internationals.
Stories of individual's relationship with God and the love He puts into their hearts for each other, particularly when it is cross-cultural love, are expecially important for international students. Here is a series of three studies on the Old Testament book of Ruth.
Nick and Ellen Gawryletz, staff with ISMC in Canada, authored this multiple-choice Bible study guide of Acts for use among international friends. A Christian leader should make sure there is discussion of the Biblical text for each question.
"The Back to Jerusalem vision (BJV) is a passion of the house churches of China...Many feel it is God’s ultimate call and destiny for the Chinese Church!"
A list of recommendations of homestay program for international students, compiled by Scott Bronner, an English teacher at Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan
Christian academicians and professionals in universities globally are associating together to encourage the "Shaping of Minds of 21st Century Leaders."
Here is a magazine (and website) with articles by Christian scholars in the various "hard" sciences on current scientific issues, including subjects like "Apologetics,
Astronomy-Cosmology, the Bible & Science, College Teaching & Research, and Creation-Evolution.
This international student fellowship group has been in existence at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York now for over two student generations. It is an excellent example of the type of fellowships that are springing up all over North America.
Vivienne Stacey, missionary in Pakistan for many years (now retired), authored a series of Bible studies on foundational Biblical themes. Published in 1994 in English and Urdu (both out of print now), it is posted here with her permission.
This article by John R.W. Stott is based on the sixth Oliver Beghin Memorial Lecture, delivered at Perth, Melbourne and Canberra during the spring of 1979. It was originally published under the title, "The Authority and Relevance of the Bible in the Modern World."
This article by John R.W. Stott is based on the sixth Oliver Beghin Memorial Lecture, delivered at Perth, Melbourne and Canberra during the spring of 1979. It was originally published under the title, "The Authority and Relevance of the Bible in the Modern World."
For good basic teaching on being a follower, or "disciple," of Jesus Christ, you can hardly go wrong reading John Stott's books such as "Christian Basics: An Invitation to Discipleship" or "Life in Christ: A Guide for Daily Living."
Christian Aid is an evangelical mission board that locates and evaluates indigenous ministries based in poorer countries, or where evangelical Christians are a persecuted minority.
"eManna" is a helpful website for internationals and others who have recently become Christians...to help them meet God in the Scriptures, with new passages and commentaries on them each day onliine.
For a fresh approach to Bible study, particularly examining the life and teachings of Jesus, here is a Bible study series guideline just made to order for international students, especially those from Asian background.
"NAFSA: Association of International Educators" has a website with a section for students related to seeking funding for higher educational study in the USA.
Did you know you’re part of a huge international fellowship that spans the entire globe? If you’re a member of an Inter-Varsity chapter, then you’re also a part of the student movement called IFES. Here's a piece of its history!
Here is the website of IFES an affiliation of over 150 member movements worldwide (InterVarsity USA and Canada are two of the members) with ways to find out how to serve as a volunteer, campus worker or missionary.
How the Cornell International Christian Fellowship is organized...including "Putting Things in Perspective: A Typology of Campus Christian Groups" and "Practicalities of Developing a Fellowship."
This issue as it appears on paper is 16 pages long and is distributed to over 11,000 in the Inter Varsity USA family plus many outside of Inter Varsity. It is also available free of charge as an acrobat e-mail attachment for anyone without website access.
This article was written for the InterVarsity Annual Report by one of the staff writers who gleaned various stories from reports of InterVarsity field staff since 9/11/2001.
The Monday, January 26, 2004 issue of the Daily Trojan, the University of Southern California's campus newspaper, published an article by the above title online.
This is a guide for those who are leading a cross-cultural Bible study with international students and what some helpful suggestions on how to lead the group effectively.
Originally titled "Obedience in Mission: Jesus' Mission Life as our Example," this message by Ned Hale was given to the Indonesian Christian Fellowship at the Univ. of Wisconsin in the summer 1995.
Howard Killion, staff of International Students International (ISI), has authored a Bible study for international students seeking to know more about Jesus Christ. The following link is the September 2004 version.
In this presentation to church leaders at the URBANA 03, Dr. Borthwick presents four major or "macro" challenges of modern-day missions, then eight smaller "micro" challenges, and concludes with a plea for "global partnership and servanthood" on the part of western missions.
Here are a number of evangelical ministries among international students in North America that have websites about their work among international students.
A book for Christians on cross-cultural marriage preparation "designed to help you describe yourself and to broaden your understanding about how individuals from differing backgrounds approach life.
Offers questions to stimulate reflection and discussion of major ideas in the Bible, focusing on the gospel message from both Old and New Testaments. Includes notes for small group leaders.
Insights into an African Christian student's values and understanding of both Africa and the United States, and how important the witness of Christian students to other internationals on campus.
Lisa Espineli Chinn has written two "reentry devotional Bible study" guides which, though designed for the western missionary returning home, have a lot of principles helpful to internationals returning home as well.
A link to a website which enables you to watch segments of the "JESUS" film in many languages on line. It is a two hour presentation of Jesus life on earth set in 1st century Palestine.
Here is an interesting collection of old hymns of the church and some more contemporary Christian songs, with words in a number of languages and music accompanyment.
This article on NATION BUILDING is a chapter in the forthcoming book entitled, "MISSIOLOGY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY," to be published in India by ISPCK, Delhi with Dr. Roger Hedlund and Paul Joshua as Editors.
Pascale Sakr, originally from Lebanon, has released her new CD entitled: "Avoonan Dbishmaya (The Lord's Prayer)" in the Aramaic Language, the original language which Jesus spoke.
An address given to international students on tour of the USA Capitol in Washington DC circa 1990. Dr. Dennis Hair has a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the U. of S. California and is head of his own non-profit company, The Polaris Resource Network.
The MacLaurin Institute, located near the University of Minnesota, is offering helpful lectures and courses on how to integrate Christian faith with issues of life and thought...ie: the formation of a Christian worldview.
"Since the tragedy of Tiananmen Square in 1989, the Chinese people, especially students and urban intellectuals, have become disillusioned... More than ten years later they continue their search for a new world view and a new value system to fill their spiritual void."
"Understanding the Christian Community in China" is an article written by Dr. Don Snow, a Presbyterian missionary with the Amity Foundation in Nanjing, China.
Here are a couple of locations which specialize in offering Bible Study guidebooks and guidelines for leaders. Though designed for Americans, these buidebooks are on a wide range of topics, which may be helpful to Christian internationals.
Edited by Norman Geisler and Paul Hoffman, Why I Am a Christian offers compelling answers that will help free Christians from doubt and clear away obstacles to faith for unbelievers.
Here are websites of InterVarsity groups for international students on campuses in North America.
