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 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 […]

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 […]

“(As for other matters, brothers and sisters,) pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you.”  2 Thessalonians 3:1 (NIV) God is at work through you to accomplish his great purposes. Though ministry looks very different this year, we are still hearing of […]

PRAY Your group can adopt and pray for an IFI Bible discussion group. Email Leila Continue to pray that God would connect us with students that are seeking him and that the gospel would bear much fruit this year. Thank you!! Save the date: November 17th- Join others to pray for international students during the […]

“And there are different ways that God works through people but the same God works in all of us in everything we do.”  1 Corinthians 12:6 (NCV) Hello IFI Friend, You are vital to the ministry outreach of IFI in Columbus! We are making efforts to improve our communication about the specific opportunities and upcoming […]