{"id":43835,"date":"2024-12-05T12:18:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T12:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/?post_type=conexion&p=43835"},"modified":"2025-08-07T13:18:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T12:18:46","slug":"christmas-everywhere-spreading-the-word","status":"publish","type":"conexion","link":"https:\/\/ifesworld.org\/en\/blog\/christmas-everywhere-spreading-the-word\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas everywhere all the time"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Would you like more Christmas or less?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Some countries religiously celebrate it, some have ruthlessly monetized it, and others happily ignore it. In fact, the question may not be easy to answer because the word \u201cChristmas\u201d has become so broadly used, evoking various associations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Would you want Christmas music and lights and trees and food everywhere all the time? Probably not.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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But at this time of year, as we variously celebrate \u201cChristmas\u201d, one element of the Christmas story is surely worth wanting everywhere all the time: the sharing of good news.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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In Luke\u2019s Gospel we\u2019re told that the angel of the Lord proclaims good news of a Saviour\u2019s birth to the shepherds (2:10-12). The shepherds verify the event and go and \u201cspread the word\u201d (2:17). Then, in the temple courts, the \u201crighteous and devout\u201d Simeon announces in his public prayer \u201ca light for revelation to the Gentiles\u201d (2:29-32), and the prophet Anna explains more to those gathered (2:38).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Similarly, over the last year \u2013 in all kinds of places and in various ways \u2013 students in IFES movements have been proclaiming, announcing, explaining, and spreading the word. In this Conexi\u00f3n blog, we\u2019ll tell you how.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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As you read, take heart that Christ\u2019s coming has been spoken of \u201ceverywhere all the time\u201d (below are just a few examples). May these snapshots of evangelism inspire you and your spiritual community to keep spreading the word in 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Here\u2019s an idea: after reading through, you could go back and re-read one story each day, pausing to pray for those mentioned and then considering how you might apply a similar idea in your student group, ministry, or church in the coming year. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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1. CONVERSING AT THE LUNCH BAR \u2013 TARKWA, GHANA<\/strong> (<\/strong>EPSA<\/strong><\/a>)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n
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How can you reach a whole campus?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Each year, students in various IFES movements organise high-profile, week-long series of events and talks at their universities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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In the last week of June, GHAFES Ghana partnered with several other local ministries and IFES Europe for \u201ca focused, intentional, creative, and intensive period of public evangelism\u201d at the University of Mines and Technology in Tarkwa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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One component involved daily \u201cLunch Bars\u201d, whereby students received food and listened to a talk, followed by a Q&A and gospel invitation. Topics included \u201cThe Gospel: Fabricated or Eyewitness Accounts?\u201d and \u201cChristianity: A White Man’s Religion?\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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After one Lunch Bar, Michael wanted to know more. It turned out he\u2019d lost his trust in the Christian faith. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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But after further conversation, he acknowledged: \u201cI can see there are answers in the Bible. You have been showing me answers from the Bible!\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Some days later, when the team followed up with Michael, he shared his good news: \u201cI have decided to follow Jesus\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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2. ASKING A CURIOUS QUESTION \u2013 MANAGUA, NICARAGUA (<\/strong>LATIN AMERICA<\/strong><\/a>)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n
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How can you get people thinking?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Try asking them this:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cIf you found a door in the middle of nowhere, where would you like it to lead you?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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With this imaginative question, a CECNIC Nicaragua group<\/a> carried out \u201cfirst-contact\u201d evangelism at the Polytechnic University (UNP) in Managua. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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They asked people to write their answers, engaged in conversation, and told them all about a man who once said, \u201cI am the door\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cWe shared that every time we go to him, he offers us love, peace, wisdom, and countless promises in our lives.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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3. PUZZLING OVER THE GOSPEL \u2013 SOFIA, BULGARIA (<\/strong>EUROPE<\/strong><\/a>)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n
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How can you tell the good news story in a culturally engaging way?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Earlier this year, we shared how IFES InterAction<\/a> staff Silas Walter created an Easter Escape Room:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cFive students are locked in a kitchen. To get out, they must solve a riddle. They can see remnants of a dinner party \u2013 the table is cluttered with half-drunk glasses of wine and leftovers of bread. But who were the guests? What happened? And why has no-one returned to clear up?\u201d (read more<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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This month, BCSU Bulgaria will again use escape room puzzles to introduce the Christmas story. Silas explains:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cThe idea is to figure out what happened in Bethlehem from the perspective of the wise men. The discussion afterwards will conclude with the question: If God really became human, what would it mean for us?\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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4. CAMPING WITH FUN AND FAITH \u2013 DILIJAN, ARMENIA (<\/strong>EURASIA<\/strong><\/a>)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n
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How can you create a space for unhurried consideration of the gospel?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Weekends away or week-long camps are a key opportunity for ministry in many IFES movements \u2013 not only for believers but also for seeking students. It provides a place for them to experience Christ\u2019s community and his call.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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In August, Crossroads (Armenia) took 50+ high school, college, and university students away to the beautiful setting of Dilijan for four days of team games<\/a>, worship, Bible studies, small groups, and prayer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cWatching them growing closer to God was so encouraging. Two friends who attended came with loads of questions: Stepan was very open to the Word, but his friend showed no interest at all and even tried to hold him back. Despite this, by the end of camp, Stepan decided that he wanted to follow Jesus.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Both students are now avidly attending weekly Crossroads Bible studies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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5. CHATTING AT GAMES NIGHT \u2013 MIDDLE EAST (<\/strong>MENA<\/strong><\/a>)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n
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In sensitive contexts, how can you openly talk about Jesus?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Last year, one student group in the Middle East organized a trivia and games night for 27 students, with half coming from non-Christian backgrounds. In a fun atmosphere, with plenty of food and snacks, students engaged in many meaningful conversations. In addition to a talk by their movement staff, the students laid out a small book table with free Bibles and Christian books in Arabic. Similar events have happened throughout this year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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For more on the importance of dialogue through friendship read Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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6. TALKING ABOUT LABELS \u2013 FRESNO, USA (<\/strong>NORTH AMERICA<\/strong><\/a>)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n
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How can you grab people\u2019s attention?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Showing how the gospel addresses real, contemporary issues is essential. At the start of their academic year, an InterVarsity group in Fresno<\/a> created an open-air stand all about labels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cNegative labels can inform our identity in harmful ways. The labels that Jesus gives us tell us the truth about our identities. We are loved, forgiven, and accepted.\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Striking artwork depicted the story of \u201cthe woman caught in adultery\u201d (John 8), while hands-on activities connected with students\u2019 own personal experiences, opening the way for good news conversations. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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7. READING TOGETHER \u2013 PORT VILA, VANUATU (<\/strong>SOUTH PACIFIC<\/strong><\/a>) <\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n
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How can you help people encounter the \u201creal\u201d Jesus?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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For a number of IFES movements, distributing specially designed and printed gospels to students \u2013 and inviting them to discuss what they read \u2013 has proved a successful way of tackling students\u2019 assumptions and misconceptions about Jesus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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This year, the GNYF group at the National University in Vanuatu distributed the Gospel of John in their ?Huia Jisas? <\/em>mission (\u201cWho is Jesus?\u201d in Bislama). Their approach intentionally differed from the big \u201ccrusades\u201d that are commonly held on the islands. Joel Atwood, GNYF national director explains:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cOur key words were \u2018diffuse\u2019 and \u2018messy\u2019 \u2013 we wanted students reading John with fellow students and not relying on big flashy events or loud preachers. We only had two \u2018support events\u2019 and the rest of the time it was just students reading with students.\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Find out more about using the Gospels in this way at Uncover<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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8. TOURING SCHOOLS \u2013 SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES (<\/strong>CARIBBEAN<\/strong><\/a>)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n
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How can you introduce a new generation to the good news?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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In the Caribbean, many IFES national movements include ministry to high school students. It\u2019s a crucial point at which to reach the younger generation before they face the pressures of their university years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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In Saint Vincent, the ISCCF team<\/a> had sensed a harvest ready to be reaped among its youth. So, in February and April they partnered with Pastor Sunil Balkaran and the TAM team from Trinidad to tour 16 schools, preaching the gospel alongside performing arts and testimonies. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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In all, nearly 4,000 high school students made decisions to follow Jesus as Lord and Saviour.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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9. SERVING WITH THE WORD \u2013 KHUVSGUL, MONGOLIA (<\/strong>EAST ASIA<\/strong><\/a>)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n
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How can you offer the Word with tangible impact?<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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In June, a team of nine students and three staff from FCS Mongolia took a two-week trip to Tsagaan Nuur sum in the country\u2019s most northern province.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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They served the local community by undertaking a construction project, running sports and games, and organizing open mic events. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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They also took to the streets, offering goods and beauty services in the form of hair tints and face massages. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Through it all, they shared the gospel with about 35 adults and 60 children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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See snippets of their trip here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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10. POSTING HOPE \u2013 INDIA (<\/strong>SOUTH ASIA<\/strong><\/a>)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n
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How can you spread the digital word?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Sprinkle Hope<\/a> is an initiative of UESI Kerala that aims \u201cto sprinkle true hope through creative endeavours\u201d. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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For India\u2019s Independence Day in August, the team created an Instagram reel inviting reflection on the true meaning of freedom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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At Easter, they posted a deck of illustrated slides that explained the significance of Christ\u2019s death and resurrection. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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And previously, on World Suicide Prevention Day, they created a reel around mental health that has now been viewed over 6,000 times.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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11. TAKING CHRIST TO THE CUP OF NATIONS \u2013 ABIDJAN, C\u00d4TE D\u2019IVOIRE (<\/strong>FRANCOPHONE AFRICA<\/strong><\/a>)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n
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How can you meet people where they are?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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At the start of the year, GBUCI groups in C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire visited various locations where Africa\u2019s Cup of Nations (AFCON) matches were being played.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The GBUCI students engaged with visiting football fans<\/a> by offering AFCON-coloured make-up and free mouth-watering snacks. They joined the celebrations and shared about the greatest victory of all: Christ\u2019s sacrifice for sin on the cross.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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12. ACTING OUT THE GOSPEL (<\/strong>IN VARIOUS PLACES<\/strong><\/a>)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n
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How can you tell the whole story in 90 minutes?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The Mark Drama<\/em><\/a> uses theatre-in-the-round to create a joyful yet hard-hitting performance of the gospel. By the end of 90 minutes, the audience has seen every incident and heard almost every word of Jesus as recorded by Mark.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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All you need is 15 willing volunteers who learn the content over 6 weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Over the last 10 years, various IFES movements have effectively used this tool<\/a>. This year, it\u2019s been hosted by BCSU in Bulgaria, ABU Ribeir\u00e3o Preto<\/a> at the University of S\u00e3o Paulo\u2019s medical school, and Swansea CU<\/a> (UCCF Great Britain), where \u201cvibrant performances\u201d were shared with over 100 students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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MORE CHRISTMAS?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Over the last year, the Word has been spread around the world \u2013 proclaimed, announced, explained, performed, posted, and embodied. It\u2019s been presented in different ways in different contexts, amid different opportunities and different needs. But the gospel has remained the same: <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cGood news that will cause great joy for all people \u2013 a Saviour who is born to us, the Messiah, the Lord \u2013 peace on earth.\u201d (Luke 2:10-11, 14) <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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That\u2019s a life-giving word that\u2019s worth spreading everywhere, all the time. You can never have too much Christmas!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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AT A GLANCE: CONEXI\u00d3N BLOGS IN 2024<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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TOPIC<\/strong> <\/td>BLOG<\/strong> <\/td>WHY READ IT?<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
Whole-life discipleship<\/strong> <\/td>Faithful Everywhere<\/strong><\/a> 
Living out the gospel in creation, culture, and society\u202f <\/td>		Stories from Chile, Malaysia, and Norway illustrate how you can impact the world with your faith. <\/em> <\/td><\/tr>
Pioneering ministry<\/strong> <\/td>Mission Not Yet Accomplished<\/strong><\/a> 
Breaking New Ground around the world <\/td>		How can you reach the unreached in the student world? Find out with examples from Equatorial Guinea, Ecuador, and Pakistan.<\/em> <\/td><\/tr>
Giving<\/strong> <\/td>Global Perspectives on Giving<\/strong><\/a> 
Theological, personal, and devotional reflections from around IFES <\/td>		Broaden your horizons on giving with perspectives from Brazil, the Philippines, and Nigeria. <\/em> <\/td><\/tr>
Acts-style ministry<\/strong> <\/td>Student Ministry in the Last Days<\/strong><\/a> 
10 Principles from the Book of Acts <\/td>		What should your witness to Jesus look like in \u201cthe last days\u201d? Here are 10 pointers, anchored in Acts and practically applied. <\/em> <\/td><\/tr>
Engaging with Scripture<\/strong> <\/td>Is the Bible Relevant for Today\u2019s World?<\/strong><\/a> 
Six steps to discern biblical perspectives on contemporary issues <\/td>		Improve your approach to exploring what the Bible says on any topic!<\/em> Includes a FREE booklet.<\/em><\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
Conference impact<\/strong> <\/td>Christian Conferences: Momentary High or Lasting Impact?<\/strong><\/a> 
Investigating the influence of IFES\u2019s global gathering \u2013 one year on <\/td>		Do conferences really make a difference in the long term? Discover six lasting impacts from World Assembly 2023.<\/em> Includes questions to consider when planning your own large conference.<\/em><\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
Digital ministry<\/strong> <\/td>Student Ministry in a Digital Age<\/strong><\/a> 
Utilising technology to reach and equip digital natives <\/td>		Are you just using technology or can you utilise it for Christ? Consider the difference with examples of digital ministry around the IFES world.<\/em> Includes links to many thought-provoking and practical resources.<\/em><\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
Global prayer<\/strong> <\/td>Zealous for Global Prayer<\/strong><\/a> 
Uniting the nations to pray on World Student Day \u2013 and beyond <\/td>		Expand the vision and reach of your prayers by connecting with a movement of worldwide intercession.<\/em> Includes a FREE devotional guide.<\/em><\/strong> <\/td><\/tr>
Student initiative<\/strong> <\/td>Amateurs in Charge?<\/strong><\/a> 
The risky yet rewarding business of student-led ministry <\/td>		See the connections between Luke 10 and IFES ministry \u2013 and discover six compelling reasons why the risk of student-led ministry is worth the reward. <\/em> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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