We started the year off attending the virtual “Vision Together” Conference January 1-3 with about 1300 international students, volunteers and staff from 82 countries of the world. IFI had about 60 students, volunteers and IFI staff from Columbus participating. This conference was organized by CRU Bridges Ministry to International students. Our partnership grew stronger this […]
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Newsletter – Jan 2021: Vision for New Things
A Vision for New Things There have been challenges in reaching out to internationals during the pandemic, but God is faithful, and 18 internationals came to faith in 2020! He has made a way and is doing a new work through IFI staff and volunteers! As we have trusted him to provide wisdom, our faith […]
Staff Highlight: Xia Shen
We are blessed with an amazing staff team at IFI in Columbus! Each month we would like to shine the spotlight on one of the IFI team members so you can meet them up close and personal. During the pandemic God opened the door for three new international staff to raise support and join the […]
Pray, Serve, Give! (Jan 2021)
PRAY Praise God for the Vision Conference–there were 60 IFI participants including students, staff, and volunteers who participated virtually. Please pray that the seeds sown will take root and grow. Please pray for the safety of students and the staff and volunteers who are interacting with them. Please pray that the students who traveled back […]
Newsletter – Dec 2020: Increasing Diversity
Increasing Diversity Thank you for your continued flexibility and willingness to serve international students during this time of COVID! We have seen a dramatic increase in the number of countries that are engaging with IFI this fall. In the past, 90% of our activity has been with Chinese students. This year, the primary country […]
Pray, Serve, Give! (Dec 2020)
PRAY Praise God that 120+ people prayed during the 24 hours of prayer for international students and IFI on 11/17. Please pray for safety of students and staff and volunteers who are interacting with them. Please pray for safe travels for students who participated in the return home over the holiday break. Praise God for […]
Staff Highlight: Mike Krajnak
We are blessed with an amazing staff team at IFI in Columbus! Each month we would like to shine the spotlight on one of the IFI team members so you can meet them up close and personal. Mike Krajnak has served as the ISEED (International Students as Equipped and Empowered Disciples) Internship Coordinator for the […]
Opening Eyes
“Jesus said, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind.” John 9:39 Lisa has volunteered with IFI since 2006. She has been a conversation partner and done airport pick ups, but mostly served as a helper in IFI’s English Conversation Club. Since COVID […]
Pray, Serve, and Give! (Nov 2020)
PRAY Please pray students will participate and feel God’s love during the upcoming outreach events: Many students will join the Virtual Ramen Noodle Party on Nov. 11th (student signup link) Indian students will join an IFI small group Diwali gathering in homes on 11/14 or 15 (student signup link). Thanksgiving holiday meal hosting (volunteer signup […]
The Gift of Jesus
“Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires” James 1:20 Frank is a Chinese international student who came to OSU for college last fall. In his testimony, he shared that coming to OSU was a total coincidence for him. Little did he know that what he considered as a coincidence was actually God at […]
