How do we meet visiting scholars?
We can meet visiting scholars by flyering and puting up posters on or near the campus for an event like Bible study or hoiliday gatherings. We host welcome events on campus and volunteer to become English conversation partners.
Give these ideas a try
Provide Airport pickups
Become an English conversation partner.
Host an English Conversation Cafe.
Host welcome events or picnics at the beginning of school terms.
Visiting scholars’ spouses’ gathering
How do we build relationships?
We offer various activities to make visiting scholars’ stay in America memoriable as they experience Christian hospitality. Inviting them over for American home-cooked meals is always a hit. We end up building long-lasting relationships even after they return to their home country as we go on trips together, celebrate American holidays together, and share a LOT of food.
Give these ideas a try
Host them for home-cooked meals
Celebrate American Holidays together (Christmas, Easter & Thanksgiving) and explain the meaning
Organize visits to local tourist attractions
Provide weekly lunches on campus
American Cultural Exchange: “make your own pizza night,” “American Crafts,” “watch parties for American sports.”
Shopping trips to Outlets
Attend sports events together (American football, baseball)
How do we begin spiritual conversation?
We seek to create space for visiting scholars to discuss spiritual topics in a safe and welcoming environment. A small group can watch a thought-provoking TED Talk presentation and discuss important questions about life and meaning. We offer presentations addressing tough questions about science and faith, or the problem of suffering. We also offer a study on the basic foundations of Christianity in different languages.
Give these ideas a try
Host a discussion group based on TED Talk presentations
Invite them to special Christmas and Easter Service at your church
Offer a small group course on Introduction to Christianity.
Apologetic presentations
Perspective Cards
Soularium
