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This game is a role-play, designed to be a fun and interactive learning experience. Participants ‘pack’ their bags with their host culture’s values. The game centers on the lively and often revealing exchange between the returnee and the customs officer.

In Christianity Today magazine's "Editor's Bookshelf," (August 2003 issue) David Neff has reviewed Rodney Stark's book, explaining that Christian theology is the catalyst, not the brake, for progress in Western history.

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.

The Lausanne Committee’s 2004 Forum for World Evangelization has published an "Occasional Paper No. 55," entitled: "Reaching and Mobilizing the Disapora and International Students Present in our Lands."

Chawkat Moucarry, a Syrian Christian, considers our general attitudes to foreigners, looks at what the Bible says about aliens and summarizes the responsibilities Christians have towards foreigners living in their countries.

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.

For those of us confused about the best Mandarin Bibles to use, a former house church pastor who is now in the States gives his insights here about the Chinese Bible and its various translations.

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.

A Bible Study Library including a free CD with 16 great Christ-centered, Bible study tools is now available from the "E-4 Group."

Some Evangelicals and Catholics are seeking visible expressions of unity centered around core essentials of the Christian faith. Learn more about this here.

Christian academicians and professionals in universities globally are associating together to encourage the "Shaping of Minds of 21st Century Leaders."

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."

A summary of the research done by the author to help those involved in Christian ministry among East Asian foreign students in the United States.

A website that asks pertinent questions about current findings from studies of the universe.

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.

The organization, Reasons to Believe is now offering a new booklet entitled "Answers to Evolution" published by Rose Publishing.

Here are some practical tips on the freedoms and openness of religion in the USA and how you can learn from and practice other religions without fear.

A journal to help you keep up-to-date on the latest movements and changes in various sects and cults, including the occult and eastern religion activities in the western world.

ChinaConnections, in partnership with Ambassadors for Christ (AFC), is making available the book, "Song of a Wanderer - Beckoned by Eternity."

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.

This "Center Conversation" features historian Philip Jenkins and journalist David Brooks.

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.

Here is a place you can read the Bible online and even view different languages side-by-side.

Notes to introduce the Bible to someone for the first time

 
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