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In 2003 John Eaves published a ten page booklet of the above title to give helpful suggestions and ideas to any who are trying to conduct structured conversations with international students to help them with the English language.

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.

American students take note! You could have a world impact without ever "going overseas."

This article examines some of the barriers to beginning and continuing friendships with international students.

This article is a more detailed version of a panel presentation made to the annual conference of the Assoc. of Christians Ministering to Internationals (ACMI) on June 1, 2001 by Ned Hale, former Director of International Student Ministries (ISM) in Inter Varsity from 1981-2000.

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.

Welcoming gestures by a Christian make a big difference.

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!

Some topics: Look at the Work as a Whole, Analyze the Needs of International Students, What Should Our Group Aim to Achieve?, Evaluate the Potential Resources, Plan the Best Ways to Meet the Aims, Organize Prayer.

For IVCF groups, a guideline for the person who helps coordinate the international student outreach of the group.

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.

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.

Some topics: Why lead an investigative Bible study; the goal; the leader; the group; starting; tips for leading; follow through.

Here are a number of evangelical ministries among international students in North America that have websites about their work among international students.

Six ways to mobilize your campus group

Motivating thoughts for getting started and keeping going. Includes Bible study for the team.

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.

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.

Interested in finding ways to Teach English as a Second Language (TESL) or getting training for it?

John Perkins is an American Black Evangelical leader who has been a featured speaker at Inter Varsity camps and conferences (including a National Student Leadership Institute) and has served on Inter Varsity's Board of Directors.

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.

Practical tips for building friendships with international students

This is a general introduction to the Muslim world. It gives insight into the faith of tens of thousands of Muslim students on our North American campuses.

 
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