This workshop given by Mike McCabe at the Columbus Training Day 2024, discusses how to share the gospel and minister...

This talk given by IFI Staff member Jerry Shellhaas at the Columbus Training Day 2024 discusses his process of sharing...

This workshop given by IFI Staff member Somita Ganguly Bucklew during the Columbus Training Day 2024 and discusses how to...

This workshop was given during IFI Columbus’ Training Day 2024 and was given by IFI Staff members Sarah Negron Conley...

This discussion panel from the Columbus Training Day 2024 discusses 5 reasons to host an African student, stereotypes and myths...

This short talk given by Janelle Koerte, IFI’s Gen Z representative for the Columbus Training Day 2024, shares opportunities and...

Visit this page to rewatch the workshops and speakers from the Columbus Training Day 2024. Content will be uploaded over...

Prayer-walking: it sounds pretty self-explanatory. You just pray while you walk, right? On the simplest level, yes, but why prayer...

In the introduction to his small but powerful book Handbook to Prayer, Kenneth Boa (1993) states, “Spiritual growth is impossible...

The Bible has something to offer everyone. The book tells us God’s promises, plans, and actions – all based on...

IFI’s location in East Peoria, Illinois launched in 2017 and befriends students at Illinois Central College. Jim Hanes (City Director)...

Love working with internationals? Wish your friends did, too? Here are some ideas from Joshua Louk (Calvary Bible Church) and...

Replacing confusing words with your careful speech welcomes international students into the conversation and opens doors for their understanding of...

This talk given by Hannah Putz on persisting through suffering and looking to Christ was given to international students at...

This talk was given by Hannah Putz for international students on sharing the gospel and was given at the Equip...

This talk given by Karen Oliver was given at Equip 2023 which is a conference held for Christian International Students...

This talk on the purpose of life was given by Dr Mohan Perira at the Equip 2022 conference which was...

This talk on identifying our calling and spiritual giftings, given by Dr Mohan Perira, was given during the Equip 2022...

This discussion panel on different life stages took place at the Equip conference 2022 which was held for Christian International...

Add some international flavor to your holiday celebration by inviting an international student to share your holiday meal! This is...

This talk by Global Leadership Partners was given at the Equip Conference 2022, held for Christian International Students who plan...

This talk by Rich Mendola was given at the Equip Conference 2022, held for Christian International Students who plan on...

Returnee Ministry Coordinator, Abby, hosted an online training on April 11th, 2023 to talk about the importance of returnee ministry...

Viviane Kirezi, IFI’s National Training Assistant, shares how to relate to a student who comes from a fear/power worldview culture...

During this presentation, Samson Waseo, National Training Manager at IFI, tells how you can help someone with an Honor/Shame worldview...

Rich Mendola, CEO of IFI, shares in this session about the general characteristics and beliefs of the three basic worldviews:...

In this session Rich Mendola contrasts a spirit led ministry, one marked by the power of Jesus Christ when the...

In this session, Phil Foell, Area Director for Columbus IFI, describes how to help someone with a Guilt/Innocence worldview to...

Abby Zou, IFI’s Returnee Ministry Coordinator, helps us to better understand Chinese students based on generational differences. She gives tips...

In a Lunar New Year message to Chinese international students, Rich Mendola, IFI’s CEO, presents on surprising spiritual connections from...

Wen Cao, IFI Columbus, shares her story on choosing to follow Jesus. She gives tips from her ministry experience on...

Danny Walker, IFI Columbus, gives an overview of Hindu culture and perspectives from his and his wife Cheryl’s experiences. He...

India Friendship Team members, IFI Columbus, give background on Indian culture, Hindu faith and common barriers to Christianity. Members give...

Abby Zou, IFI’s Returnee Ministry Coordinator, teaches on followers of Jesus from Chinese culture. She gives tips for preparing Chinese...

Samson Wasao, IFI National Training Manager, gives an overview of African culture. International students coming to the US experience culture...

This 22-minute presentation by Phil Foell highlights examples from IFI Columbus’ outreach to international students, who can reach and disciple...

Rich Mendola, CEO of IFI, presents on the value of relating with students individually and nurturing their faith in Jesus....

Phil Foell, IFI Columbus, presents on the importance of evangelism and gives tips on sharing our faith.  He includes statistics...

This presentation by Danny Walker and Somita Bucklew, IFI Columbus, provides helpful tips for relating with international students from Hindu...

Sarah Khoury, IFI Columbus, and Jonathan Putnam, IFI Cleveland, share their experiences and tips on building friendships with international students...

Tom Henry, with ReENTRY: Building Global Leaders, compares stories from the books of Matthew, Luke and Acts, to those from...

In this workshop, Dave Mann, Pastor with Upper Arlington Lutheran Church, gives tips for bridging cultural barriers:...

Workshop on Sharing the Gospel Across Different Worldviews (audio only) by James Cha, an instructor for the Perspectives on World...

This workshop presents the perspectives of four IFI interns and their insights on interacting with other students from honor and...

This workshop (audio only) lead by Rich Mendola, IFI’s CEO, describes indirect communication and gives examples of miscommunications that can...

These recordings of IFI workshops share insights to help volunteers to understand and connect with Muslim students.  Basics of Muslim...

This talk by James Cha, an instructor for the Perpectives on World Christian Movement course, encourages sacrificial love in our...

Rich Mendola, CEO of IFI, presents tips from the Bible to guide how we battle spiritual warfare. He shares from...

Russ Sermon, IFI Columbus, describes and highlights the importance of evangelistic storytelling. Some examples from Jesus’ teaching ministry are shared....

This 20-minute talk remembers Mary, who poured her precious perfume on Jesus. Rich Mendola, CEO of IFI, draws from Mary’s...

In this 27-minute talk, Rich Mendola, CEO of IFI features the example of Abraham and how God can cause exponential...

This 3-minute video gives insightful tips on helping our international friends to prepare for their return home.  ...

This 2-part Discovery Bible Study seminar is presented by Rich Mendola, CEO of IFI.  In Part 1 he describes the...

A member of the IFI staff recounts this story about the power of prayer, which happened when she lived in...

Rich Mendola, CEO of IFI, shares the story of Philip and the Ethiopian, from Acts 8 in this 30-minute teaching....

Glen Osborn, President of China Outreach Ministries and Chairman of the Board of the Association of Christians Ministering Among Internationals,...

Rich Mendola, CEO of IFI, shares Bible passages and tips from his experiences in meeting with students: Please click here...

Effectively Reaching Out to Chinese Students and Scholars is by Glen Osborn, President of China Outreach Ministries. He presents the...

Karen Oliver, IFI, leads this workshop and gives several tips to help us listen to God: Handout on listening prayer:...

This 67-minute session on Generosity: the Neglected Ingredient of ISM (audio only) is lead by Jason Pinschenat, with IFI. The...

This 43-minute session on Building a Ministry Team (audio only) is led by Jerome Jacob, from Malaysia:...

This page contains links to multiple sessions by diverse speakers on the topic of reaching Hindu students. A variety of...

Rich Mendola, CEO of IFI, and a Japanese Christian student provide a detailed presentation on building relationships and discipling Japanese...

This presentation on reaching Buddhist Students was led by Rich Mendola, CEO of IFI and a Buddhist-background believer named Tony....

Bruce Fulcher, former IFI National Field Director, shares how to start an IFI ministry from the ground up: IFI STAFF...

How can we show amazing hospitality to international students? This talk by Rich Mendola, CEO of IFI, gives practical advice...

This session features tips for helping international students holistically.  Derek and Sarah McPeak, and Karen Oliver, from their IFI volunteer...