Reaching the World Across the Street: A Handbook for Sharing the Love and Message of Jesus with Internationals

by Stu Cocanougher

In 1960, about 1 in 20 U.S. residents were foreign-born. Today, around one-fifth of those living in the United States speak a language at home other than English. Many Americans attend churches that send missionaries around the world to tell others about Jesus. However, these same Christians who applaud overseas mission work do not even know the names of their foreign-born neighbors. Along the same lines, many churches have developed strategies and programs to reach out to people in their communities. However, many of these efforts ignore immigrant families.

281 pages, Paperback

Published August 28, 2022

Reviews

[Kristin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book to be an invaluable tool to understanding how to share Christ with those from around the world. My favorite line in the book came fairly early, "Having a basic knowledge of how people come to the United States can be a good thing." The author then goes on to give easy to understand explanations of a complex (& sometimes difficult to understand) situation. However, he then uses our new knowledge to help equip us in applying our love for Christ and helping to make Him known to people who come from different backgrounds. I highly recommend this book for both church leaders & the lay person!

[Debbie Hayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was very enlightening in that we all can be missionaries with out leaving our home. Good reading would this church leaders.

[B. Tyler Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I try to read every book on this topic and I have to say, this is one of the best.

If you're a Christian, pastor, professor, or church planter who cares about reaching the nations but is unaware of the opportunity we have through the refugees, immigrants, and international students right here in our midst... it's time to catch the vision.

You can't afford not to understand the strategy behind this approach any longer. Especially because it allows for every member in your church to personally participate in the Great Commission.

This book is paradigm-shifting; thorough; practical; and full of stories from the author's firsthand experience.

Do the world a favor and read this book, and then do your best to get it into the hands of as many church leaders and influencers as possible!