ETHNOS™ for Churches
Cross-Cultural Evangelism & Discipleship for Today’s Church
Equip your church to confidently share Jesus across cultures and faiths with biblical clarity, cultural wisdom, and Spirit-led compassion — forming disciples who bear witness in their everyday lives.
The Nations Are at Your Doorstep — A Mission Field for Your Church
For the first time in history, churches no longer need to go across oceans to reach the nations —the nations are now in our neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces.
Yet many faithful churches feel under-equipped for this mission field.
Pastors and leaders ask:
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How do we equip everyday believers to engage people of other faiths?
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How do we build confidence without creating pressure?
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How do we form disciples — not just run outreach programs?
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ETHNOS exists for this moment.
A Leadership Brief for Pastors and Mission Leaders
Across North America, the mission field is changing.
Millions of people from Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, and other religious backgrounds now live within reach of local churches. Yet many believers feel unprepared to engage neighbors from other faiths with confidence and biblical clarity.
To help church leaders understand this moment and respond faithfully, we created a short leadership brief:
“Why Every Church Needs a Discipleship Pathway for Cross-Faith Engagement.”
This leadership brief explores:
- The discipleship gap facing many churches today
- Five shifts churches must make in a multi-faith world
- A simple framework to equip believers for gospel conversations
Used by churches seeking to equip believers to share Jesus with the nations living among us.
This brief is designed especially for:
- Senior pastors
- Missions pastors
- Discipleship leaders
- Church leadership teams
What is ETHNOS for Churches?
ETHNOS is a biblically grounded, church-scalable framework that equips believers to share Jesus across cultures and faiths with confidence, clarity, and compassion.
Helps your congregation understand world religions with biblical clarity Builds confidence for everyday gospel conversations Moves church culture toward sustainable discipleship, not programs
More than a course, ETHNOS is a discipleship pathway — forming the heart, theology, posture, and practice of believers so that gospel witness becomes part of your church’s culture, not just an event.
Who ETHNOS Is Designed For?
ETHNOS is especially helpful for churches that:
- want to equip members to share Jesus across faiths
- serve in culturally diverse communities
- host international students or immigrant neighbors
- desire a practical pathway for cross-faith discipleship
- want evangelism to become a natural part of discipleship
Why ETHNOS Works for Churches
✔ Cross-faith specific
Designed for engaging Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, and people of other faiths
✔ Discipleship-centered
Forms believers spiritually, not just behaviorally
✔ Church-scalable
Works in small groups, classes, ministry teams, and church-wide pathways
✔ Relational & respectful
Built on listening, trust, and Spirit-led conversations
✔ Scripture-rooted & mission-driven
Anchored in the Great Commission and the work of the Holy Spirit
How ETHNOS Works in a Church
1. ETHNOS Coursebook™ + Teaching Videos
A biblically grounded formation guide paired with eight session videos that equip believers to share Jesus with clarity and compassion.
2. RightNow Media Access
An 8-session ETHNOS video course available on RightNow Media, coupled with the Coursebook, for easy deployment across your church.
3. Church Pathway Guidance
Support for pastors and leaders to integrate ETHNOS into:
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Small groups
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Adult & youth ministries
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Outreach teams
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Church-wide discipleship pathways
What Churches Experience Through the ETHNOS Course™
Churches implementing ETHNOS consistently report:
When Believers Are Equipped, Conversations Begin
One believer traveling in Toronto noticed a rideshare driver with a Hindu shrine on the dashboard. Instead of shrinking back, he leaned in with curiosity. A thirty-minute conversation about faith unfolded, ending with the driver welcoming prayer in Jesus’ name.
Later he reflected:
“All I did was apply what I had learned. It wasn’t scripted. It was Spirit-led.”
Stories like this are increasingly common when believers are equipped for cross-faith engagement.
9 out of 10 ETHNOS alumni do more faith-sharing actions after completing the course.
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore the ETHNOS Discipleship Pathway for Your Church
Whether you begin with one group or a church-wide launch, ETHNOS provides a scalable, biblically faithful pathway to help your church engage the nations at your doorstep.
iHOPE provides:
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Facilitator training
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Church pathway guidance
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Ongoing support
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Partnership opportunities
Schedule a Conversation
Tell us a little about your church, and we’ll reach out to explore how ETHNOS could support your discipleship, outreach, and mission goals.