I came to the ministry with the desire to serve, and I found lifelong relationships and a deeper desire to pursue love and intimacy with God. I’ve been truly blessed to be a part of such a beautiful and life-giving ministry. I would turn back time just so I could’ve joined sooner.

I've helped students move, and they've moved me with their stories, culture, art and friendship. They know I love them because Jesus first loved me, and we have become a community built on mutual love and respect. I am so grateful to know these young people and I’m excited to see the good things yet to come!

My first IFI introduction was a Fourth of July picnic. I played softball and ate burgers with international college students & realized the students were just like our own college-age kids in so many ways. Over the next 12 years, my husband & I became more involved with IFI. Filling practical needs like grocery shopping was satisfying but being able to share life - holidays, birthdays, family - with these students was/is life changing. I know it is possible for literally any follower of Jesus to join in, too.