Educate
IFM endeavors to educate local churches about the strategic opportunity and significance of reaching international students. This is done through providing information about the international student population in their city and other relevant information.
Encourage
IFM will encourage local churches to consider being involved in this strategic ministry to internationals in order to play a part in fulfilling the Great Commission.
Train
In order for volunteers to be effective in ministering to internationals, IFM will provide training in understanding different religions, building friendships, communicating the Gospel cross-culturally, dealing with language difficulties and cultural differences, evangelistic Bible studies, etc.
Help
Volunteers will receive all the help they need from IFM through helpful literature, Bible study materials, evangelism tools, videos, books, etc. Volunteers can also call on IFM staff for assistance or advice in their ministry with internationals.
Involve
IFM involves local churches by creating opportunities for ministry with internationals through international student gatherings, dinners, Bible studies, Friendship Partner Program, conversation classes, outings, retreats, shopping trips, etc.