welcome as you enter grab 2 post-its write the name of 2 international friends post it on their home...
TRANSCRIPT
Welcome
As you enter• Grab 2 post-its• Write the name of 2 international
friends• Post it on their home country on
the map
STARTING A CROSS CULTURAL
EVANGELISTIC BIBLE STUDY
Welcome
About Allison• IVCF staff 7 years• International student in Spain• New favorite food – belt noodle
About Brian• IVCF staff 4 years• International student in Japan • Had a tiger in his basement
WHERE WE’RE GOING
1. Why international students?
2. Seeing Jesus through your friends’ perspective
3. Gaining practical tools how to start a cross cultural Bible study
WHY INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS?
International Students
Huge increases in international student enrollment
• >764,000 in the U.S. (2012)• Top host country
• >250,000 in Canada (2012)• Expect enrollment to double by 2022
Int’l Students (con’t)
U.S. enrollment coming from
1. China2. India3. South Korea4. Saudi Arabia*
Int’l Students (con’t)
Pol Pot Wangari Maathai “B”
Int’l Students (con’t)
Alumna testimony: Rutendo Chikuku
Int’l Students (con’t)
What I wish Americans knew?
Int’l Students (con’t)
Okay back to what I wish Americans Knew…
1. Eager to learn about domestic culture2. But must show some interest in their
culture also (HUGE!)3. Other countries are important too4. Culture shock! Extend grace to your
international friends5. Africa is a continent!!!!
What has
shaped your identit
y?
External characteristics
Corporate experiences
History / narrative
Language
Food
geography
customs
Group normsSocial roles
expectations
religion
Concept of self
Understanding perspective
• Research
• Observe
• Befriend
Perspective (con’t)
Workshop: 10 Reasons Jesus came to die
How is the Gospel relevant to your friend’s culture?
Perspective (con’t)
1. How is your friend’s perspective different from yours?
2. How do you think that Jesus is relevant to them?
3. Pray with a friend and ask God to speak!
*Break Out*
PRACTICALS
To start a cross cultural Bible study
Practicals
1. Pray!
2. Find a partner
3. Assess who
4. What if I don’t have any international friends or anyone interested in studying the Bible?
Practicals (con’t)
5. Start!
6. Studying scripture with my international friends
Practicals (con’t)
60%20%
10%
10%
A Reminder: Your Time
Investing in Rela-tionship PrayerBible Study PrepBible Study
Practicals (con’t)
7. Applying scripture • Read from their perspective
• Identify relevant / obtainable challenge
• Practice with them
Conclusions
• Opportunity on campus
• Cultural differences in perspective exist
• Need to develop understanding of perspective through relationship
Conclusions (con’t)
Where are you at? Invitation to…
1. Make international friends
2. Engage in spiritual conversations
3. Start a study
4. Pursue Jesus with your friend(s)
5. Learn more about a specific population and
their perspective
Q & A