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Café Ministry
Ideas, guides and resources for running an international cafe
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International Student Weekends Away
1220 DownloadsA 15 page manual outlining why and how to orgaise international student weekends away, with sample programmes and publicity material.
Introducing Christian content from the front
1977 DownloadsSome ideas for introducing Christian content from the front in a Cafe setting - testimonies, drama, thoughts for the day, announcements, etc.
Bible Talks at Cafes
2 DownloadsTop tips for giving effective bible thoughts/mini talks in an international cafe setting, along with sample term plans and talks.
Cross cultural discipleship
1207 DownloadsA PowerPoint presentation covering the basics of evangelism, discipleship and a think home mindset within a Cafe setting. Useful for team training.
Coffee Bar Evangelism
2054 DownloadsA basic approach to evangelism within Coffee Bars/International Cafes
Friendship Evangelism at Harrys Cafe and the Barn Cafe
2083 DownloadsThe approach to friendship evangelism at two established international cafes – Harrys and the Barn in Cambridge.
Evangelistic Bible Studies at Harrys cafe
2102 DownloadsHow to run 30 min seeker bible studies during a Café. (Harry's is an established International Café in Cambridge.)
Cultural Calendar – Christmas
1362 DownloadsThe "Cultural Calendar" resources are designed to give you easy access to the history behind Britain’s traditional folk customs and to help you make use of them effectively in your social events for international students.
Cultural Calendar – Bonfire Night
1474 DownloadsThe "Cultural Calendar" resources are designed to give you easy access to the history behind Britain’s traditional folk customs and to help you make use of them effectively in your social events for international students.
Games to play with international students
1736 DownloadsDozens of game suggestions for use in cafe settings, weekends away and other socials.
Chinese New Year Quiz
1254 Downloads9 quiz questions for a simple themed activity during Chinese New Year.
International Wedding Customs Quiz
953 Downloads22 multiple choice questions highlighting interesting wedding traditions from around the world.
Getting to know you Treasure Hunt
180 DownloadsThis activity was designed to be played in an English Garden Party, to help guests and hosts get to know each other better and to give an opportunity for students to practise their English in a relaxed environment.
How English is it?
240 DownloadsAn activity using objects to introduce aspects of English/Welsh/Scottish/Irish culture, and how these might be different from home cultures.
Eastertime Symbols and Traditions
411 DownloadsA brief explantion of pancake Tuesday & Lent, palm crosses, Maundy Thursday, Maundy money & the last supper, Good Friday & hot cross buns, and Easter and easter eggs! Can be used as the basis of a cafe talk.