Dear ministers,

More than 1 million international students and immigrants come to the USA every year.  It is an exciting time for them as they are presented with new ideas and experience that will shape their world views and beliefs.  Majority of them have never heard the gospel. By the grace of God, we have seen many become followers of Jesus because people like you open their homes and endeavor to know them.

Internationals come with their own set of cultures, beliefs, and issues.  Most of them have much need especially when they first arrive.  This presents us with practical opportunities to serve and to love on them without expecting something in return.  Over the years, it has been encouraging to hear many testimonies of them claiming us as their 2nd family away from home.   We believe this is possible because God first loved us and continues to transform us as we submit to Him.  We believe investing in internationals is not only a fulfillment of our call to make disciples, but it can be very strategic as we trust God to go alongside them to see churches planted all over the world!

- FOI Director Myles Cheadle