"Hey, you've got it on backwards!"
A Better Barbeque at Berkeley
A Multi-Ethnic Ministry Framework for Campus Ministry
In this paper, InterVarsity staff, Paul Sorrentino, makes some preliminary recommendations for how to think about multi-ethnic ministry and some factors to consider in terms of participation, practice, power, prayer and praise.
Building Bridges
How one student is crossing cultural barriers at Appalachian State U.
Building Bridges Diversity Guide
This document contains helpful tips and information on building bridges with Asian, Black, Latino, Roman Catholic, and Fraternity/Sorority students on campus.
Cross-Cultural Conflict
With a particular focus on Asian and Hispanic cultures (at home and around the world) and on African culture, Duane Elmer walks readers through various types of conflict and shows how they can be handled effectively and appropriately.
God Is Able
Cross-Cultural challenges can help us in our personal growth and ability to adapt, or they can create frustration and obstacles. Link Staff Jeremy C. shares his experience in regards to this inevitable aspect of ministry.
It's Not About Us
Ling-Hsia Chen, a former Link staff in the Middle East, shares how her Chinese descent, placement in a Middle Eastern country, and American identity co-mingled to both challenge and bless her experience in ministry.
Journey to the Center of the City
Randy and Tina White, with their two young sons, left suburbia to join believers living in a disadvantaged area of Fresno, California. Through their story, learn about God's heart for the city and discover ways you might make a difference too.
No Longer Color Blind
Contrary to the agenda of political correctness, ethnicity, race and culture do matter.
Reflections on Family and Ethnicity Exercise
A useful tool that creates dialogue about family and ethnicity. Have students answer the questions on this sheet, and then break up into groups of 2 or 3 to share their stories. Next, create large group dialogue about commonalities and differences.
Responding in Cross-Ethnic Relationships
Examining different postures of learning and avoidance in cross-ethnic relationships.
Sidebar — How to Start Talking
Creating a safe place to talk about racial and ethic minority issues. (Sidebar to "No Longer Color Blind")
