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One Million International Students Again. 8

One Million International Students Again.

  The 2016/2017 stats are out from IEE for international students studying in the United States.  A total of 1,078,822 students are studying here.  This number represents a 3.4 percent increase over the previous academic year, and is the eleventh consecutive year of expansion.  The top five sending countries are China, India, South Korea, Saudi

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Ten Ways to Connect with International Students 10

Ten Ways to Connect with International Students

Looking for ways to connect with international students at the start of this academic year?  Then check out this article by Terry Sharp. Here are 10 great ways to connect/adopt international students as compiled by state convention collegiate ministry leaders Tom Knight, Teresa ‘Bit’ Stephens, Teresa Royall and Chris Mills: 1. Pray for God to

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Why Should A Collegiate Minister Consider Attending Collegiate Week? 12

Why Should A Collegiate Minister Consider Attending Collegiate Week?

At Collegiate Week, college students and leaders from across the country gather to experience deep teaching and worship with the best in collegiate ministry. Focused small group sessions offer in-depth Bible study, and a variety of recreation and fellowship options help form friendships that extend far beyond the week. Students will leave refreshed and focused

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Church Spotlight: Edmond's First Baptist Church College Ministry 14

Church Spotlight: Edmond’s First Baptist Church College Ministry

  This quarter’s church spotlight highlights the college ministry of Edmond’s First Baptist Church (EFBC) in Edmond, Oklahoma. Edmond is  just north of Oklahoma City, with a population of approximately 110,000. There are two universities in Edmond—Central Oklahoma and Oklahoma Christian.  The city partners with the University and uses the campus several times a year for

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Campus Ministry Spotlight: Castleton University 17

Campus Ministry Spotlight: Castleton University

  Located in Castleton, Vermont, Castleton University is Vermont’s oldest higher education institute, which was founded in 1787. There are just under 2,500 students enrolled at Castleton University, representing 40 different countries. Castleton is located in Southwest Vermont, with a population of just under 5,000. The University is the main hub of the village, but

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