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.
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.
A lecture giving reasons for the importance of the USA continuing to welcome foreign students...a rebuttal to the organizations and lobbyists who are strongly opposed to the presence of international students and scholars studying in America.
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.
Many of us who live and work among Muslims are deeply troubled by recent Muslim leadership statements about Islam. Hence, we feel the need to "speak the truth in love."
This article was written by an unknown author in months following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. It is instructive in terms of how Christians should relate to Muslims in times of crisis like this.
A report (brief history) based on my experience as a family group leader and speaker at many International Student Conferences (called "Houseparties" in InterVarsity) at Cedar Campus in upper Michigan. Don DeGraaf, author.
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.
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.
"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!"
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.
An analysis of the immigrant Muslim community's demography and geography, history, religious practices, education levels, intra-Muslim tensions, children and institutions.
The testimony of an international student from Taiwan with Buddhist background who became a believer in Jesus Christ while a student in the United States and has become a worker for Christ in Asia.
An outline of resources for use in setting up a cross-cultural training program, authored by one of Inter Varsity's veteran staff working among international students in the Cleveland area.
The current international students in Canada come from countries all over the world. Susan Fish describes the work of the International Student Ministry staff in the province of Ontario, Canada.
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.
This article was written for the Spring 2003 publication of the Assoc. of Christians Ministering to Internationals (ACMI) by Ned Hale, Director of International Student Ministries (ISM) in Inter Varsity from 1981-2000.
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.
Originally a handout for a seminar on this subject given by Dr. Archie A. MacKinney to a North American Conference of the Association of Christians Ministering To Internationals (ACMI) during the 1980s, with a 2002 update.
The Japanese people have a very unified worldview. This article introduces their worldview, helps make the Gospel of Jesus Christ relevant and points to specific needs in discipling Japanese Christians.
The Japanese people have a very unified worldview. This article introduces their worldview, helps make the Gospel of Jesus Christ relevant and points to specific needs in discipling Japanese Christians.
Here is an "Overview of International Student Ministry (ISM) in the USA," written by veteran IV staff worker, Paul Teoh. "I wrote it to be an introduction to ISM for people," he says. (This article is in Word 2000 format).
Here is an "Overview of International Student Ministry (ISM) in the USA," written by veteran IV staff worker, Paul Teoh. "I wrote it to be an introduction to ISM for people," he says. (This article is in PDF or "Acrobat" format).
The author shares some of his recollections and insights into the long history of conferences for international students held at Inter Varsity's Ranch in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Testimony of a Singaporean freshman on a USA campus seeking acceptance by an American roommate and a home-away-from-home among American Christian students.
A guideline for sharing your Christian faith using the "Broken Family Diagrams." Also included are questions for studying "The Central Message of the Bible."
Two stories of international student ministries of Inter Varsity staff on campuses in Virginia and California, including the story of Ravi, as student from India, coming to faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.
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.
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.
"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."
Here are websites of InterVarsity groups for international students on campuses in North America.
