Urbana Archives

International Student Arrivals
Ron Riesinger
First Impressions of Urbana 03

Meeting International Students at Registration
Nick Johnson
Students came from all over the world.

IST Arrival
Brian Hart
Meet some more international students!

Japanese Delegation Travels from ... Japan!
Nick Johnson

Getting More Than I Bargained For!
Nick Johnson

English Speaking Africa prayer meeting
Anne Malekoote
To persevere in the faith in the United States

An American in the International Track
Greg Steward
Some surprising additions to the International Student Track

Weary Students telling about all God is teaching them
Greg Steward
Some late nights and some quotes from students on the last day of the convention

Helping International Returnees
Ron Riesinger
A seminar on returning to one's home country after meeting Christ in North America

A former refugee, now IST delegate
Greg Steward
Many students come to Urbana seeking guidance for decisions and for finding God's will for their lives. Meet Devan Vo, Vietnamese by birth, and a delegate in the International Student Track.

God's blessing to the nations
Greg Steward
Our correspondent reflects on God's grace as he witnesses 700 international students worshipping together

How Do You Stand In For A Legend?
Ron Riesinger
Peter Kuzmic addresses the International Student Track's first large group gathering.

Six Nations…One Bible
Nick Johnson
A small group bible study of stunning diversity

Challenge to Missions
Greg Steward
A student from Asia thinks about her long-term priorities

A Taiwanese Perspective
Nick Johnson
... Christy's response was characteristic of many students who came to Urbana

An Answer to Prayer
Nick Johnson
Eleven Students from Zimbabwe were at Urbana, and prayed for their troubled home.

An International Ministering to Internationals Shares His Experience
Anne Mallekoote
Albert Samuel works with International Students in Michigan

God's Glory on the IST Bus (and Bus Lines)
Anne Mallekoote
When 700 international students living in one dorm all need to get across a large campus to the same assembly hall at the same time, bus rides and bus lines are a guarantee.

Following Jesus in Making Choices - An African woman's testimony
Anne Mallekoote
The first general session of the international student track was focused "Internationals Choosing God".

Applying kingdom thinking to our daily lives
Greg Steward
Urbana's challenge to submit to God's reign has as many implications as people at the convention.

Sudanese "Lost Boys" at Urbana
Ron Riesinger
Despite 9/11 we Americans still cannot comprehend the devastation, division and hopelessness of the people of Sudan.

Two Chinese Students on Urbana
Greg Steward
"The Chinese people that I have met here have a mission. They are not here for fun. They want to do something for God and for China."

"I'm so excited to meet other Chinese Christians"
Anne Mallekoote
an interview with Lorraine, from Calvin Seminary

International Students Joining God's Mission
Anne Mallekoote
Lisa Espineli Chinn's address to the International Students

A Legacy of Service Among Students Continues - InterVarsity Christian Fellowship has a great legacy.
Ron Riesinger
From faithful, early InterVarsity staff to a faithful daughter and now to disciples who are returning to their countries, God has been at work.

From India to Illinois
Nick Johnson
Students from all across the subcontinent - representing enormous diversity, but unified in their desire to see Jesus lifted up.

Amazing Diversity
Nick Johnson
"This week helped me see the value of loving people across cultures. I am the richer for being with these precious students!"

Minimal Sleep
Greg Steward
Whether intentional or unintentional, the rigors of Urbana can serve as a preview to the stress of missionary life.

 

 
 

"Exalt the LORD our God and worship at his holy mountain, for the LORD our God is holy."

Psalms 99:9 (NIV)

 
 

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