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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 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 […]
“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 […]
“(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 […]
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. Tosan is one of the newest staff members and has served as the Event Coordinator since June 2020. […]
