Next Steps

It takes a viable team of motivated people to effectively launch and sustain a movement to internationals.  It can’t be done by one or two people. If you have been captured by the vision of reaching internationals at a nearby campus, then your very first step–after you spend time in prayer–is to begin to put […]

Many difficulties will arise in reaching internationals for Christ.  Only a strong understanding of the mandate given in the Great Commission will empower you to keep going.  As a spiritual leader, it is your responsibility to pass this commitment on to others. So, how can you best communicate the Great Commission to your disciples? Through

Discussions about styles of outreach tend to be a waste of time.  Many turn into disputes between two opposites. Matt, a supporter of “friendship evangelism,” pushes the idea that “we must earn the right to share the gospel by building a relationship with a non-Christian.”  To him, any other approach is insensitive. But his friend

Gather broadly – select carefully It would be a mistake to take the first six people that come along and form a group.  You will want to be much in prayer over the important matter of selecting the right members. Notice the example of Jesus as described in Luke 6:12-13: “One of those days Jesus

When to Share the Gospel Individually:  Some people say we should try and share the gospel with internationals as soon as possible, challenging them to make a faith decision.  Others say we should not share the gospel right away–only after building a relationship should we gradually communicate the message of salvation in Christ.  We want

If you seek to reach more international students in your area, you will need an increased commitment to unity among ministries.  Working hand in hand is easier than making excuses for competitive work. Webster defines synergism as “interaction of discrete agencies, agents, or conditions such that the total effect is greater than the sum of

Samuel leads a ministry for internationals at a large university.  He does a great job.   But if you observe him closely, you will see one odd, little inconsistency.   When he’s involved in raising funds or recruiting co-laborers, Samuel always underlines the importance of Christian ministry to “future world leaders.”  Yet when he needs additional leadership

1. Contend for Their Time There is a balance here. Clearly, we do not want to be insensitive or unconcerned about the other dimensions of a student’s life—academics, family, rest. But the opportunity to know and follow Christ is also not to be minimized. He gave His life for us, and we have been crucified

Jonathan, a campus minister, had a simple idea.  He asked a student from Russia to emcee a weekly gathering for internationals.   This small request from Jonathan proved to be a huge development opportunity for a student; an easy task with huge growth dividends. In retrospect, Jonathan’s request might seem small.  But, no doubt, we

Examples of contextualization in the body of Christ include “seeker churches”