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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
A new (Oct. 2003) website on missiology has appeared which promises to give solid evangelical perspectives on issues critical to both missionaries and any of us working cross-culturally among international students.
Recent email exchanges on a network of workers among international students in North America has yielded some interesting recommendations of publications in the area of cross-cultural learning.
A book, Anthropological Reflections on Missiological Issues, which shows you how to communicate the gospel in different cultural settings without syncretism or being disingenuous about gospel truths.
Javanese gamelan is music indigenous to Java, an island of Indonesia. There are many other types of gamelan, such as Balinese gamelan and anklung gamelan from other cultures of Indonesia.
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." It will assist you in answering the question, "Is this person right for me?"
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.
A short term of study abroad is an excellent way for a North American teacher or student to learn the culture of another people and some skills of cross-cultural communication.
"Sounds of Global Worship II" CD includes indigenous worship songs from 15 countries recorded on location in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
