An activity and questions to help students discuss different practices related to food and meals.
A wide list of ideas for themed events at international cafes.
An interactive way of telling the Easter Story in a Globe Cafe setting or at an Easter meal. Easily adapted for your context.
5 quiz questions to introduce some interesting facts about Pancake Day.
An introduction to the "Cultural Calendar" resources. Sets out 1) why organise social events, 2) using social events for the gospel and 3) giving presentations.
The "Cultural Calendar" resources are designed to give you easy access to the history behind Britain’s traditional folk customs and to help you make use of them effectively in your social events for international students.
The "Cultural Calendar" resources are designed to give you easy access to the history behind Britain’s traditional folk customs and to help you make use of them effectively in your social events for international students.
Includes: CAMEO team member guidelines from an established group, spelling out the ministry approach and commitment required, and also refreshment guidelines. (CAMEO = Come and Meet Each Other.)
What do we have in common, how do we learn more about their faith and share ours? Practical and encouraging.
Top tips and questions to think through and discuss as you start an outreach ministry to international wives. Also helpful for developing relationships with women in your Mums & Toddlers groups.
Tips for beginning a ministry for spouses (wives particularly) and children of international students. Topics include starting a team, publicity and safeguarding.
Ideas for activities, including discussion sheets on "Food", "Healthcare", "Children and Parenting" etc.
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 and respond to these differences? Here are 5 case studies with background notes to stimulate thought and discussion among ISM workers.
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.)
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.)
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 various networks around the world.
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".