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How to Share Your Faith

( Reach, Coach, )

Tips on turning the conversation to Christ, making the issue clear, and answering tough questions.

 

Unique Qualities of Major People Groups: Japanese

( Japanese, Reach, )

An overview of the strengths and weaknesses we often encounter in ministering to Japanese studying in America.  Practical suggestions for relating the gospel effectively and meaningfully.

 

Presenting the “Perfect-Broken Diagram”

It's often effective to sketch out the gospel in a very personal and interactive way.  The "Perfect-Broken Diagram" is a great tool for this.  Here is how to go through it...

 

Outreach Ideas

There are many creative ways to provide fun and fellowship for your international students-- the kind of events they will want to bring their friends to. Here are some of the best!

 

Books for Answering Tough Questions

Many times students will ask tough questions that stump you.  Here are five great resources to give you the answers you need....

 

First Steps in Reaching an International

( Reach, )

Here are some key steps in beginning a relationship with an international--prayer, listening, observation and dialogue.

 

Evangelistic Events

Both one-to-one personal evangelism and large group events are effective at certain times and with certain people.  Here's an overview of conducting an effective large group outreach.

 

Initiating Conversations to Share Christ

( Reach, )

How do I share Christ with an international student?  How much initiative should I take.  Is friendship evangelism best? 

 

Understanding My Friend’s Worldview

( Connect, Reach, )

Effective communication of the Gospel requires that we understand their worldview.  But how can we learn what their presuppostions might be?

 

Why Reach Internationals

Why is a ministry to international students so important?

 

Unique Qualities of Major People Groups:  South Asian Indians

India is a land of great variety from state to state- yet there are some cultural features that are important to understand when seeking to minister to its people.

 

Ice Breakers for Small Groups

( Reach, )

Several "proven" mixers for small group interaction.

 

Sharing Christ through Individual Conversations

( Reach, )

When do I share Christ? Is it too soon? How do I turn the conversation to spiritual things?  How do I make it clear?  How about tough questions they may have?

 

Unconditional Friendship

( Reach, )

How to keep a healthy balance of grace and truth in our relationships.

 

Holidays

( Reach, )

Reach out to your international friends by helping them understand and experience our holidays. 

 

Biblical Reasons to Reach Internationals

( Reach, )

Several biblical principles make it imperative for us to give special attention to evangelizing and making disciples among international students...

 

Spending Quality Time in a Variety of Ways

( Reach, )

There are a great many fun and interesting ways to spend time with your new friend!

 

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.

 

First Steps Chart

First steps from initial meeting to sharing Christ to follow-up.  A simple overview of the process of personal evangelism with an international friend.

 

International Scholars JESUS film DVD

A special edition DVD of the "JESUS" film has been created with the 16 language most commonly spoken by international students.  Additional "JESUS" film DVDs with different language combinations are also available.