My Nonprofit Reviews

Hello! I first learned about international student ministry at a Perspectives missions class at our church. My husband & I were excited with the opportunity for international missions in a season we couldn’t leave the US.

My first IFI introduction was a Fourth of July picnic. I played softball and ate burgers with international college students & realized the students were just like our own college age kids in so many ways.

Over the next 12 years my husband & I became more involved with IFI. Filling practical needs like grocery shopping was satisfying but being able to share life - holidays, birthdays, family - with these students was/is life changing. It is the door to show the love of Jesus by our actions. Often it - by God’s grace- further opens the door in a student’s heart to know more about Jesus.

All along the way we have been grateful for the example, guidance and support from the “Home Office” of IFI in Columbus, Ohio. Their faithfulness to God in serving the nations is evidenced in many layers. Offering the volunteers & staff ongoing training for understanding cultural & religious nuances of our students, transparency in the necessary business operations of a large charitable entity, and with that cultivating respectful relationships with the secular universities whose international students we serve.

This “summary” of my thoughts of being part of the IFI family is perhaps longer than requested lol! All of this speaks to the confidence & joy my husband & I have found serving God going to the nations with IFI.
I know it is possible for literally any follower of Jesus to join in too.  Thanks!