A LISTING OF RESOURCES
FOR
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MINISTRY
Reaching the World at our Doorstep
BIBLES
American
Bible Society Scriptures in many languages (order can take
up to two weeks to be shipped). 800-322-4253 (credit card). Will
send catalog. Many of the most common languages are available.
Handles NavPress materials including resource books and software.
800-778-8865
Audio Scriptures International
offers Scriptures on tape in a wide variety of languages. Catalog
is available online.
Digital Bible
Society offers three searchable Chinese Bibles, two full commentaries,
Mandarin Mp3 Audio Scriptures, study and teaching aids, reference tools,
audio books, etc. These are for free distribution in China and to
ministries in the U.S.
God's Word to
the Nations 17520 Engle Lake Dr., Cleveland, OH, 44130 To
order: 877-463-7967. This Lutheran mission society has produced
a new English translation that is being used on a lot of campuses
by international students. GOD's WORD speaks to God's people
today in a clear, natural English (it can be read by most 2nd
graders and scholars), uses nearly perfect English grammar (
in other words, you can tech English from the text) and is one
of the most accurate translations available. It's single-column,
open layout makes it especially easy to read and understand.
Bibles at Cost Handles
NavPress materials including resource books and software. 800-778-8865.
International
Bible Society Scriptures in many languages (orders will be
shipped the following day). 800-524-1588 (credit card). Catalog
available. Similar to ABS, but shipping time is a plus. Bible
in Russian (check for other languages)
Multi-Language
Media PO Box 301, Ephrata, PA, 17522 Additional languages
available (more than Bible societies). Call 717-738-0582 for
free catalog. Payment must be enclosed with order (no credit
cards).
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BIBLE STUDY
MATERIALS
All Nations
Dictionary David Ministries & IMINNET, seeks to empower pastors,
ministry leaders, congregations, and fellow Christians with tools that
will change the way we all see the world. This dictionary contains
important Christian vocabulary to assist in Biblical discussions.
Ambassadors for
Christ, Inc. This site offers resources in Chinese and English.
Mainland Chinese Literature Dept., 21 Ambassador Dr., Paradise, Penn.
Crossways International
7930 Computer Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, 55435 800-257-7308. Excellent
material for Scripture study. Training for leaders is a must.
Additional resources available. Catalog.
Chinese
Lutheran Resources Resources include: Luther's Small Catechism, a
simple, straightforward pre-Baptism course, an adult Bible study book
tracing God's plan of salvation from Genesis to Revelation, and My Daily
Devotion by Stephen Carter. For a complete listing and ordering
information, visit Chinese Lutheran Resources. This site is hosted by Michael
Paul, former missionary in Taiwan and now a doctoral student at
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
Chronological
Bible Storying This ESL site offers "A True Story" by Gary
and Evelyn Harthcock that teaches English using Bible stories in
chronological order. Many other resources are available.
International Children's Story Bible Illustrated
by children around the world. WORD Publishing, 1990 (Contact
Augusta Mennell ).
Lutheran Heritage Foundation
Produces many Lutheran materials -a variety of languages available (also beginning work in simplified Chinese). Call 800-554-0723
for a complete listing of materials.
Luther's Small Catechism Available now in
a good number of languages (i.e. Chinese, Finnish, Russian, Japanese,
etc.). You might have to do additional searching, but good information
is available on the WELS
website.
Multi-Language
Media PO Box 301, Ephrata, PA, 17522 Bible studies both in
English and in a variety of languages.
InterVarsity
Press PO Box 1400, Downers Grove, IL, 60515 708-887-2500
Catalog.
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ESL (English as a
Second Language) Resources
On-Line
Dictionary Check out the meaning and pronunciation for any
word from Webster's Dictionary. easy to use. Spelling correction
assistance available.
Dave's ESL
Cafe Offers a variety of resources for teaching
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ORGANIZATIONS
ACMI
(Association of Christians Ministering to Internationals)
An organization established for Christian workers among international
students (staff and volunteer workers). Many evangelical churches
and para-church organizations represented. Have annual conference
- Seattle in 2000.
Bridges
International A specialized Christian outreach to mainland
Chinese intellectuals at universities in Western nations. Free
newsletter. Connected with Campus Crusade.
InterVarsity
(International Student Ministries) An active and exciting ministry
among internationals. Resources available.
ISI (International
Students, Incorporated) ISI is a 45-year-old organization
of Christian volunteers who want to have friendships with international
students at U.S. colleges and
universities.
ISM, Inc.
The website for the mission society in partnership with LCMS
World Mission. Helpful information about our ministries. Has
updated resource list.
Navigators
An organization with a vision is to mobilize laborers to disciple
the nations.
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RESOURCES
FOR ISM
Multi-Language
Media PO Box 301, Ephrata, PA, 17522 Resource Books (including
CPH, ISI, etc.). Some cassettes, videos, and Bible-based ESL
materials also are available.
WELS (Wisconsin
Evangelical Lutheran Synod) Excellent materials including
tracts, books, cds, etc. from various cultures/languages. 800-876-1388
Shop online Online
mission material catalog.
Harvest News
LCMS World Mission (The Lutheran Church--Missouri
Synod) has created a page of many resources. Check it out.
World Missionary Press, Inc. PO Box 120, New Paris,
IN 46553 Fax: 219-831-2161 Booklets and Scripture selections
in 284 languages. Available by donation.
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HELPFUL MATERIALS:
The Bible has the Answers by Henry Morris.
Master Books, Inc. PO Box 727, Green Forest, AR 72638.
Good
News A 32 page quarterly magazine published in a variety
of languages. Write to: GOOD NEWS, 6973 Chippewa, St. Louis MO
63109; or call: (314) 645-1919; FAX (314) 645-1924Toll Free 1-800-778-1132
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RELATED WEBSITES
Lutheran Church-Missouri
Synod Campus Ministry Many resources and sites to visit.
Finding churches around the world. This site is useful to
connect students with a Christian church in their home countries.
International
Student Resources Links to help international students with
their American experience.
Church Volunteer
Central This Web site is for getting up-to-date trends and news that
will help you be as effective as possible in your volunteer
administration.
Links
for Christian internationals Know an international student
who is a Christian. Give him/her this site.
Fields
International A to Z index of missionary organizations on
the web.
Foreign
Languages Need to learn some basic conversation in another
language? Check out this site.
Japanese Mission Society The
site offers audio sermons from Rev. Shigeru Masaki's years as the Lutheran
Hour speaker in Japan, English as a second language resource links, and a
newsletter.
The Good Way Arabic and English information with Arabic Bible download, articles,
etc.
Gospel Communications
Network Online Christian resources, about 150 listings.
The Lutheran Church--Missouri
Synod
Overseas Campus Monthly
magazine for Chinese. Reportedly good for intellectuals. Articles
online in English. Subscription by donation.
LCMS-WM Taiwan has opened it's field website. This
site contains useful information on LCMS ministry in Taiwan as
well as the most current newsletters and prayer requests of it's
career and volunteer missionaries.
Global Mapping International
Gives Christian leaders access to mission information: maps,
research files, training resources, etc.
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ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Christian
Book Distributors PO Box 7000, Peabody, MA, 01961 Discounted
books.
Christian Life
Quarterly Published by Christian Life Press, Inc., 445 Pine
St., Deerfield, IL 60015 A journal in simplified script. English
edition published once a year.
ESL Resource
Catalog (Delta Systems Co., Inc) Professional books, idiom
resources, dictionaries, games, etc.
Resource Catalog for mission education and involvement. LCMS
World Mission, 1333 S. Kirkwood Rd., St. Louis, MO 63122-7295.
or call 1-800-433-3954 ext. 1318.
William
Carey Library PO Box 40129, Pasadena, CA, 91114 Excellent
resources for mission study materials.
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