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THE DEPTH AND BREADTH OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MINISTRIES

Year in Review 2023 (Hover over the photos for more details)

An introduction to the game of hockey creates friendship opportunities - ISMC Calgary

A career prep dinner provides opportunities to reach out to international students through their professional aspirations - ISMC Toronto

Christmas celebrations provide opportunities to share the Christmas Story - ISMC Kelowna

Fun & games mean a chance to relax and build deeper relationships - ISMC Vancouver

ISMC has 67 staff across 17 city ministries...

…equipping Christians like you reach out to international students in their communities.

Time on the links gives you quality time to talk and share - ISMC Regina

Almost 300 individuals volunteer alongside ISMC each semester...

…doing everything from serving meals to hungry students to participating in intentional discipleship relationships.

Over 90 prayer partners...

…pray for specific requests for international students across Canada through the Uplift. See how you can pray for international students: www.ismc.ca/pray.

Learning new skills together connects international students and church members - ISMC Halifax

Watching the Passion Play together raises interesting discussion questions - ISMC Calgary

Silly Games help students relax and build relationships - ISMC Toronto

Sweet Canadian traditions make sweet memories - ISMC Sherbrooke

Connecting at a conference in Japan helps ISMC equip Christian students returning home - ISMC National

So exciting to see students take the next steps in their faith journey! - ISMC Kelowna

Each semester, ISMC partners with over 70 churches...

…and other organizations to reach and support international students across Canada.

Discussion groups after Focus Club dinner provide opportunities to explore faith topics - ISMC Kamloops

ISMC has reached students at the following stages of their faith journey:

  • Felt Needs - 50%
  • Relationships - 40%
  • Spiritual Enquiry - 7%
  • Spiritual Formation - 3%

Felt Needs (such as Welcome Programs, Furniture Ministries & ESL Programs)
Relationships (such as Mentoring, Friends for Dinner & Friendship Partners)
Spiritual Enquiry (such as Discovery Bible Studies)
Spiritual Formation & Beyond (such as Discipleship Training)

Cutting veggies alongside students provides opportunities for mentorship - ISMC Victoria

Friendships are formed at an international student picnic - ISMC London

Students share where in the world they are from at a Campus Clubs Day - ISMC Kamloops

Getting to know new students at Focus Club on Campus - ISMC Vancouver

A day-trip to Ottawa allows students to spend all day deepening their relationships - ISMC Montreal

An Indian-style Christian Christmas party provides so many opportunities to celebrate - ISMC Niagara Region

Summer BBQs allow international students to connect with each other and ISMC staff and volunteers - ISMC Hamilton

Time in a canoe provides time for conversations - ISMC Regina