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Students Returning Home

Re-entry Challenges: Church Case Studies

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  • Post published:12 February 2020
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East Asian students returning to churches back home often encounter different practices and perspectives from what they have come to appreciate in the UK. How should we help them understand…

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Re-entry Challenges: Church Case Studies (A5 booklet)

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  • Post published:12 February 2020
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The same resource as above, but formatted for printing as an A5 booklet; case studies and background notes in separate booklets. (Click on "booklet" when printing.)

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Re-entry Challenges: Church Case Study notes (A5 booklet)

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The same resource as above, but formatted for printing as an A5 booklet; case studies and background notes in separate documents. (Just click on "booklet" when printing.)

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Follow-up Contacts Around the World

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  • Post published:12 February 2020
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Connecting students with Christians in the city they'll be returning (or moving on) to is a crucial part of helping them thrive. This document contains advice and contact info for…

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Returnee Visits – a complete guide

  • Post author:ninefootone
  • Post published:12 February 2020
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Visting students who have returned to their home country is an important part of our ministry. This resource covers the why, when, how and what of making "returnee visits".

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Think Home Workshop Participant’s Pack

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  • Post published:12 February 2020
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Full handouts for participants at a day workshop for Christian international students returning home, to be used alongside the Think Home workbook. Leader's Pack available below. 

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Think Home Workshop Leader’s Pack

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  • Post published:12 February 2020
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Detailed leader's notes and timetable for running a day workshop for Christian international students returning home, using the Think Home workbook and other resources. Participant's Packs also available for download. 

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Think Home – Studies for Christian International Returnees

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  • Post published:12 February 2020
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Reflective questions for students to think through and discuss. A shorterned version of the published workbook Think Home.

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Reverse Culture Shock Explained

  • Post author:ninefootone
  • Post published:12 February 2020
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Why people experience it, its stages and how can we help prepare for it.

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Reverse Culture Shock Drama

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  • Post published:12 February 2020
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6 scene drama portraying reverse culture shock experiences at home, in the workplace and with friends; from fun to fight/flight to fit.

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Case studies on Reverse Culture Shock

  • Post author:ninefootone
  • Post published:12 February 2020
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Highlights the struggles of returnees who had become Christians while in the UK.

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Returning Home to China

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  • Post published:12 February 2020
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20 page booklet by China Outreach Ministries (USA) with studies on: Discerning God's call to return or remain, finding a church home, planning your personal ministry and workplace challenges. Excellent…

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