ISM Resources
Geocaching as an event for internationals
Here is an idea from a colleague, Randy … using Geocaching as a group building event with international students
I knew a couple of people with GPSs, and the youth group from one supporting church had three. A couple of student brought their own. (The ones designed for cars did not work well for this event [...]
Hosting a Concert with S. Asian Band Aradhna
The ISI Dallas Fort Worth, Texas team recently hosted the Hindi/Nepali worship Aradhna for a concert as a gift for out S. Asian student community. It was a great experience for us, our partners and students. It really brought the S. Asian loving Christian community together and also was another way to show the S. [...]
Articles About Meeting New People
You’ve set up a activity to help Americans meet international students. All the details are falling into place: food, drinks, music, location, time, place… Everyone is there… and then… the AMERICANS AREN’T TALKING TO THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS! EVERYONE IS STANDING AROUND IN CLUMPS. Most of us have been there before. We often question if the [...]
The Top Five Obstacles in Support Raising
Here is an article sent to me by Support Guru ISI Staff Jeff which he received in the August newsletter from thebodybuiders.com.
The Top Five Obstacles in Support Raising
Over the last 25 years, I’ve heard hundreds of reasons why people were not able to get to full support. Whether those reasons were legitimate (or simply conjured [...]
Netbooks are so inexpensive… Should I get one to replace my computer?
Recently I was talking with Rebekah Miller, Website coordinator (and de-facto technical director) of ISI about the most common questions coming from ISI staff from around the country in regards to technology. She shared that many staff have been looking at the attractive size and price of a Netbook and are considering purchasing one to [...]
Finding Foreign Language Christian Resources and Bibles
One question I am almost always asked is, “How can I get a Chinese Bible?” or “Where can I find a Bilingual Bible Study for Japanese?” or “How can I find XX resource for my (insert country) friend?” One incredible resource for these sorts of things is the Multilanguage Media website (http://www.multilanguage.com). They offer a [...]
The New “Facebook” of Evangelism & Discipleship from ISMinister
Here is a newletter post from the international student minister Chris Hardy from Michigan commenting on his experience with facebook…
For those of you over the age of 25 who may not know what facebook is, you’re not alone. Facebook is a website that connects people together via the internet. What started out as a website [...]
Raising Support in 2009 – Funding Your Ministry Conference
My dear colleague and friend Jeff Anthony recently was part of a special meeting where ministers from various organization where their staff raise support met together to discuss observations and trends in support development. Because many of us who are in ISM have our ministries supported through partnership development (or support development, or support discovery or whatever you organization calls it), I asked Jeff it it was okay to share his notes on our blog. Below are the insightful and useful thoughts from the representatives of this conference…
English Discussion Question Sources
One of the biggest needs that international students have to have an opportunity to practice conversational english. Much practice is required and that best comes in an informal setting. One of the key tools international student ministries use is the discussion group. During these discussion groups, people meet together to talk about a particular subject. [...]
