
SERVICES
Let us help equip you and your church for ministry with immigrants. These are some of the many services we offer. Contact us today for more information or to get started!
Ministry Launch
Package #1 - Begin One or Two Settlement Classes
We will help you with demographic research, a survey to help find interested volunteers, ministry plan, mentoring and coaching, sermon or teaching session, volunteer training seminar, curriculum advice, and the launch of one or two settlement courses (6 months).
Package #2 - Begin a Bridges Class
We will help you formulate a plan to start a Bridges class, provide mentoring and coaching, sermon or teaching session, volunteer training seminar, and curriculum guidance (6 months).
Seminars
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How to Teach a Bridges Class (4-5 hours)
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How to Serve New Internationals (2 hours)
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Developing an Intercultural Ministry Pathway to Jesus (1.5 hours)
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Creating Natural and Comfortable Spiritual Conversations with New Internationals (1.5 hours)
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How to Start an Intercultural Ministry Program (1.5 hours)
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How to Start and Lead an ESL bible study (1.5 hours)
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Language Learning & Culture (1 hour)
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What Does it Mean to Learn a Language (1 hour)
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Understanding Cultural Differences (1 hour)
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Cross-Cultural Evangelism (1 hour)
If there is another seminar topic your church is interested in, we’d be happy to prepare for that as well.
Research
We can help your church do demographic research to understand immigrants in your neighbourhood.
Sermon
“Ministry to Newcomers”
A motivational sermon interweaving the biblical basis for ministry to immigrants and stories of immigrants whose lives have been changed by God.
Mentoring & Coaching

Let’s discuss the ministry your church would like to do with immigrants. How is it going, are you experiencing particular challenges or roadblocks, what are your desired goals?
Learn from our experiences, failures, and successes to assist in your ministry with immigrants.
Settlement Class Launch
We’ll help you work through the details to begin your own settlement programming.
Examples include: Beginner ESL class, Intermediate ESL class, ESL Conversation class, Job Talk (to assist immigrants with Canadian resume writing, interview skills and networking), Citizenship test preparation class, Accent reduction (pronunciation) class, Women’s ESL class, ESL novel study, ESL for weddings, ESL for cooking and baking, gym / games night, clubs, or another class you’re interested in. We can also advise you regarding immigrant friendly banquet activities (Thanksgiving banquet; Christmas banquet; International New Year Celebration – Lunar New Year; Easter party) various social activities (camping, hiking, line dancing, farm tour, curling, etc.), and starting a community night (sports, crafts, games, clubs).

Observation Weekend
Churches and individuals are invited to Foothills Alliance Church in Calgry, AB to observe settlement programming and spiritual programming to assist New Internationals.
Foothills Alliance Church
333 Edgepark Blvd. N.W.
Calgary, Alberta
RSVP to rick@lovenewcanadians.ca
The observation weekend will include:
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flexible schedule – Observe when you can and attend one, two, or all three discussion times with Rick & Patti
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encouragement as you hear and see how God is changing immigrant lives
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learning through participation in ESL classes, Bible studies, and social activities
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discussion with Rick and Patti Love about your ministry context
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information about resources for developing your ministry to immigrants
Rick and Patti Love will:
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explain the Intercultural Ministry philosophy, model, and resources
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answer questions about observations and experiences
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interact with you about how your church can develop a pathway to Jesus for immigrants in your neighbourhood
Tentative Schedule
Fri 11:00 a.m. ESL Conversation Class
Fri 12:30 p.m. Lunch & Discussion with Rick and Patti Love
Sat 12:30 p.m. Lunch & Discussion with Rick and Patti Love
Sat 5:00 p.m. ESL Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Class
Sat 6:30 p.m. ESL Bible Study (Bridges Plus)
Sun 9:00 a.m. Settlement Class (e.g., Jobtalk; Citizenship Class; Project Confidence)
Sun 11:00 a.m. Bridges (studying Culture, English language, and Christian faith)
Sun 1:00 p.m. Lunch & Discussion with Rick and Patti Love
Contact rick@lovenewcanadians.ca to schedule an Observation Weekend at Foothills Alliance Church.
