Christian Growth
Christian Conferences for International Students
Christian conferences can play a huge role in motivation, training, and leadership development of international students. Here are some of the most prominent ISM ministries and their online conference information.
Beginning Your New Life in Christ (in Chinese)
7-lesson follow-up series (Chinese)
Foundations for Faith Studies in English
English version of the four-part evangelistic series of Bible Studies. Also very helpful for young Christians. Download all four studies and introduction for leaders in one zip file.
Christian Character Bible Studies in Chinese
8 part series of bible studies on the various topics related to Christian Character. Chinese language in PDF format for download.
Beginning Your New Life in Christ (in English)
Seven follow-up studies to help a new believer get established in the basics of the Christian life. This version is in English. Proven especially effective with new Chinese believers.
Bible Gateway
The Bible Gateway is a tool for reading and researching scripture online -- all in the language or translation of your choice! It provides advanced searching capabilities, which allow readers to find and compare particular passages in scripture based on keywords, phrases, or scripture reference.
Biblical Training
Biblical Training offers Christian evangelical teaching to the world. Registering is absolutely free. Classes are divided into four categories, ranging from someone who is not a follower of Jesus all the way to graduate level classes for church leaders. (online classes)
Christian Living Bible Studies for Chinese
8 part series of bible studies on various topics related to Christian Living. Chinese language in PDF format for download.
Daily Bible Reading Plans
A daily, regular time of Bible reading can do more to change your life (and the lives of your disciples) than almost anything. Here is a good link to "Heartlight", who has brought together several Bible reading plans to choose from. Find one that suits your tastes, and dig in!
Essentials Bible Studies Unit 1
Bible Study Discussion Guides for International Students. This unit includes leader's guides and five studies which include the topics:God, Sin, God Becomes Man, The Cross, and Faith. Prepared by Bridges International for field test in pdf format.
Essentials Bible Studies Unit 2
Bible Study Discussion Guides for International Students. This unit includes leader's guides and five studies which include the topics: Assured, Forgiven, Filled, Continually, and Truth. Prepared by Bridges International for field test in pdf format.
Essentials Bible Studies Unit 3
Bible Study Discussion Guides for International Students. This unit includes leader's guides and five studies which include the topics: Apply, Pray, Witness, Fellowship, and Think. Prepared by Bridges International for field test in pdf format.
Follow Up Material (four part)
A four part series of follow up materials (PDF) to help a new believer become established in their faith. The series of four page colored pdfs cover various topics: confidence, acceptance, empowerment, and development.
Follow-Up Materials for Chinese (bi-lingual)
Seven part followup series developed by China Outreach Ministries. Each 4 page study is bilingual. Zip file includes all seven adobe reader files.
Foundations for Faith Bible Study Series
Foundations for Faith (Chinese bilingual) are an eight-part series of studies which cover the basics of Christian belief. Two lessons each on the following topics: 1) What Is God Like According to The Bible? 2) If God Exists, Why Is the World in This Condition? 3) What Did God Do About the Problems? 4) Why Did Jesus Have to Die on The Cross?
God’s Big Picture
In "God's Big Picture" Vaughan Roberts helps us to see the Bible as one book, with one author (God) and one consistent theme - God's kingdom - God's people, living in God's place, under God's rule and blessing. This is a short book (less than 160 pages), and well worth the time it takes to read. (order online)
How to Study the Bible
Walks you through six steps of inductive bible study methods.
How Will They Hear?
Here is a series of Bible studies on the Gospel of Jesus Christ, originally authored by an InterVarsity staff, William M. York, Jr (published by InterVarsity Press 1972, now out of print). The author of "How Will They Hear?," Dick Daeschner, is a pastor who adapted these studies for international students from the original set of Inter Varsity Press studies.
Multi-Language Media
Their Online Catalog contains Scriptures in over 88 languages, Christian books in 53 languages, the Who Is Jesus? tract, Bible-based ESL materials, the JESUS DVD in over 1000 languages, plus a variety of foreign-language Christian DVDs.
Overcoming Spiritual Barriers
An excellent article by Katie Rawson on IVP's site. It discusses the biblical teaching on the powers of evil and the necessity of spiritual warfare.
Passport to the Bible
This book from Intervarsity is an easy to follow discussion guide that also works well for small groups. It will lead you through an introduction to the Bible, plus four sections of six studies each on "Who is God?" "Who am I?" "Jesus, Who Are You?" and "Experiencing God - Responding to Jesus."
Personal Disciplemaking
Personal Disciplemaking was written by Chris Adsit and was originally published in 1988. The vision God developed in Chris through the writing of this book and his subsequent seminars eventually led Chris to launch a ministry devoted to training and resourcing disciplemakers, Disciplemakers International. (order online)
Storytellers/ Stranger on the Road to Emmaus
Goodseed.com produces materials which are geared for those having little-to-no Bible background - assuming nothing. This may be due to remote location (i.e. tribal), or because a dominant religion hinders a clear explanation of the Scriptures. Also included are those living in post-Christian societies.
Ten Basic Steps to Christian Maturity
A basic course offered by Campus Crusade for Christ International, the Ten Steps have been used by millions of people, including students and pastors around the world in multiple languages. These studies are the product of many years of extensive development, testing and revision. Whether you need to discover the basics of the faith for yourself, or lead others into a more meaningful walk with Jesus Christ, Ten Steps is for you.
The Challenge to Become a World Christian
"The Traveling Team" presents twelve interactive lessons designed to cause Christians to think more globally about their faith and committment.
The Great Commission
The greatest challenge ever given to man by the greatest person who has ever lived. (a transferable concept)
The Hope Video
This is a DVD that covers the Biblical story from Genesis to the book of Acts. It is available in many languages and has English subtitles. You can view the English version on-line to get a better idea.
It is very useful for all cultures but expecially the Asians because they tend to be less knowledgable of the Biblical story.
The Master Plan of Evangelism
Convinced that studying the Master would help to spread the gospel, Coleman set out to show that Jesus offered the best blueprint for fulfilling the Great Commission. Two million copies later, this slim volume is still best for teaching Christ-centered evangelism. Foreword by Billy Graham. (order online)
The Spirit-Filled Life
The simple and clear presentation of the Spirit-Filled Life online.
The Story of a Kingdom
In "The Story of a Kingdom" Jonathan Gibson explains the Bible in a simple and easy-to-understand format. Written primarily for international students, this book is suitable for any new Christians who want to get a grasp of the Bible's big story. As the title explains it follows the development of God's Kingdom through the main turning points of the Bible. (order online)
The Transferable Concepts
A series of "how to's" - or "transferable concepts" in which are discussed many of the basic truths that Jesus and His disciples taught. A "transferable concept" is an idea or a truth which can be transferred or communicated from one person to another and then to another, spiritual generation after generation, without distorting or diluting its original meaning.