Annual Volunteer Training Day

When: 

Saturday, February 28, 2026

8:45am – 2:15pm

(Includes complimentary breakfast snacks

and lunch that takes into consideration various dietary restrictions)

Where:

Vertical Church

1290 Old Henderson Rd, Columbus, OH 43220

(A New Volunteer Training breakout session will also be held for those new to IFI.)

“For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God.”
(Colossians 1:9–10)

Equipping for Discipleship: Bearing Fruit in Every Good Work

As a partner with IFI, you have the exciting privilege of meeting and serving students from diverse cultures and communities. These cultural differences can sometimes present challenges when building friendships—especially when opportunities arise to share the Gospel of Jesus.

We want to help you face these challenges with confidence, wisdom, and understanding by offering practical tools to add to your toolbox. If you would like to be better equipped to relate to and pray for international students, we invite you to join us for Training Day!

Plenary Speakers: 

Richard Mendola, IFI Global Ambassador: “Bearing Fruit in Your Friendships with International Students

Michele Kurfees, IFI National Prayer Coordinator: “Praying Effectively for Your International Friends