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Lauren Cumbie

International students gather in an American home for Christmas.

Being Family for International Students During the Holidays

When you think of holidays, one of the words that may come to mind is family. Holidays tend to give us more time to connect with family for food, recreation, and celebration. International students also think of family during the holidays. Yet many cannot be with family during the holiday time. Most schools shut down

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2 male international students pose for picture with arms around each other's shoulder

“Gray Hair or No Hair”: Everyone Can Reach International Students

“Tell me, where do you find your joy?” smiled the graduate student from China. At first, my wife Mary and I were caught off guard with her question. But why? We ask the Lord to open doors for gospel conversations when we are with international students, especially when they come to our house for dinner.

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Making “Marking Moments”: Commissioning Them from the Start

A popular idea in college ministry is for a focus on commissioning their seniors. I think this is a great tradition which has many benefits. It encourages your freshman, juniors, and seniors to remain plugged into your ministry. It creates a culture of expected going and sending.  It creates a celebratory culture, where you honor those who

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