Downloadable Resources
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Multicultural Ministries
USA/Canada Region Population Growth, 2000-2010
A comprehensive study of the growth of major demographics throughout the USA/Canada region, broken down by district.
Part One: Hispanic, White Non-Hispanic, Black Non-Hispanic
Part Two: Native American Non-Hispanic, Asian Non-Hispanic, Pacific Islander Non-Hispanic
Part Three: Other Race Non-Hispanic, Two or More Races Non-Hispanic
USA Foreign Born Population
A practical guide to utilizing ESL education as a means of outreach in your church, originally written by Cort and Karen Miller in Shawnee Mission, KS.
How to Start An ESL Outreach Ministry In Your Church
How To Sponsor An Ethnic Church Without Losing Your Mind
Originally published in physical form in 2010 by Oliver R. Phillips and Fletcher L. Tink, the entire book is available in PDF format here.
How to Sponsor an Ethnic Church Without Losing Your Mind
Urban Ministries
Urban Ministries Resource Center
Ideas for converting old church buildings in urban centers into Urban Ministry Resource Centers, as a way to implement strategies and programs in urban evangelism.
Urban Ministry Resource Center Plan
The Urban Imperitive
A booklet resource, intended to serve as a catalyst for increased awareness of the biblical mandate to reach our cities with the Gospel.
The Urban Imperitive
An Analysis of Urban Population
Prepared for the Urban Task Force Meeting in 2005, researching the relationship between urban populations and Nazarene ministry.
An Analysis of Urban Population and Nazarene Ministry
The Bresee Institute For Metro Ministries
The Bresee Institute for Metro Ministries is a charitable, nonprofit institution with educational purposes, located in downtown Kansas City, MO, that organizes and promotes training opportunities for those called by God to minister to the urban context in practical, community-enhancing and compassionate ways. Visit BIMM's website for more information.
The Bresee Institute For Metro Ministries
