International Student Ministry
Developing and Sending Global Disciples and Leaders
Welcome to InterVarsity International Student Ministry (ISM)! We’re delighted that you are interested in international students and scholars. Our desire is to befriend, develop and send internationals from every nation to every nation. It’s a great privilege to have the nations on our campuses, not only to welcome and share, but to shape our US American students too. Below you will find key resources to help you get started. Learn more about ISM here.
Three Approaches to International Student Inclusion in Conferences
There are many ways to include international students into your conferences. Below are three approaches that have been utilized across the country to better include international students, increase engagement and produce more spiritual fruit through local and regional conferences. Three considerations and discussion questions are provided to aid your discernment of the best approach for your context.
International Student Ministry Logos and Pattern Assets
International Student Ministry Logos and Pattern Assets
Your Cross-Cultural Journey: Stages of Transition
This resource will help you navigate and grow through the challenges of cross-cultural experiences, offering practical steps and spiritual insight for your journey.
Sharing Jesus with Cultural Wisdom
Looking for tips and guidance on specific cultural groups? Check out these 3x3 quick guides.
Case Studies for Training: Sharing Jesus with International Students
Are you looking for hands-on training to help your students in cross-cultural evangelism? You can find three case studies with leader’s notes here.
Case Studies for Training: Growing Partnership in Multinational Leadership Teams
You have a globally diverse team of leaders. Now you need to help your team partner across cultures. Use these three case studies with your leadership teams.
International Groups Investigating God (I-GIG)
Do you have multinational non-Christian friends who are interested in Jesus? This user-friendly guide includes cultural background, maps, a leader’s guide and more. No leadership or previous Scripture study experience needed.
International Disciples Group (iDIG)
12 key topics with inductive Bible study, memory verse, and a spiritual discipline and/or practical act of obedience that help multinational students internalize lessons.
Cross-Cultural Evangelism Training Toolkit
Do you want to help students or volunteers grow in cross-cultural evangelism or see more international students come to faith?
Discovery Bible Study
DBS is a Bible study method that is being used in settings around the world, among both non-believers and believers. it is extremely simple, which aids replication. Even after a first DBS, it would be easy to turn and facilitate the study with another person…and that’s the point! By keeping it simple—no, really simple—there is a better chance that they will pass it on. Each element teaches an aspect of discipleship and being the church, as you can see below.