Working with international students is a strategic way to reach the nations and introduce them to the person and message of Jesus. We hope many of you find joy in getting to know a student from another country.  Befriending international students is challenging but the rewards are great. This summer and fall we want to address some of those challenges,  continue to sharpen our cross-cultural skills, and introduce you to Discovery Bible Study.  We are thankful that we have volunteers who are embracing the opportunity to be missionaries right here in the Twin Cities. 

Our summer training sessions will be from 6:30-8:30 pm at 3300 University Ave SE, our Minneapolis location. The dates are July 12, July 27, and August 9. 

We want all of our regular volunteers to attend one of these sessions. That includes friendship match partners, airport pickup volunteers, host families, day trip volunteers, Food with Friends, and Hiking Club volunteers. We are excited to grow together in deepening our relationships with international students. Sign up for the session that works best for you!

Arrival Opportunities

We are expecting a robust arrival season believing that more students will be beginning their studies at the U of MN this fall. We are excited to once again welcome and serve international students through airport pickups and host homes. Are you interested in investing in the life of an international student this fall? Being involved in airport pickups or hosting will open the door for that to happen. If you would like to help you can sign up here.