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ISEED Discipleship Program

The ISEED Discipleship Program is a 10-12 month hands-on discipleship experience that prepares Christian international students to share God’s love globally.

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International Students as Equipped and Empowered Disciples

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International
Students as
Equipped and
Empowered
Disciples

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Hire an International

Search for an international student to hire or share résumés with your network to help find jobs.

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Hire / Mentor an Intern

Apply to hire a Christian international student or mentor once a month.

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Support ISEED

Provide support for training, workshops, community building, and part time roles for interns within IFI.

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Host an Intern

Offer free or reduced housing for 10-12 months to an intern, and gain insight into God’s work.

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 Hear what Interns are Saying

Recent Updates from our Interns

Remote Starting

By |August 24th, 2020|

Remote starting is a great feature of a car and is now a feature of the ISEED training program.  Since many of the ISEEED classes are on ZOOM and jobs are hard to find, it makes sense to allow students to join the ISEED program from locations outside of Columbus, Ohio.  For this to work, the remote location must have the following: A staff member willing to supervise An opportunity to minister to international students [...]

Technology Addiction

By |July 9th, 2020|

I thought I am pretty good at not checking my phone..until I took the challenge not to use my phone for 12 hours...I realized how addictive I was with my phone--- it just immersed in everything in my life and I  need it so much. It just feel like, I couldn't live without my phone. It did make me feel panic after a few hours, I was wondering who may text me today and maybe [...]

A day without electronics

By |July 3rd, 2020|

One of ISEED classes in June is about “transition” as the program draws near to end. Our instructor gave us a homework, to spend a day without using electronics in order to to challenge our self-discipline. In the beginning, I was anxious and reluctant to do this homework because I realize I couldn’t depend on my cell-phone or laptop for the things I have been used to, such as connecting with friends, watching church service, [...]

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Past Employers and Hosts

“I knew we were going to be friends. I knew this was going to be impactful. I didn’t know at the time how impactful it was going to be for me. And it truly was.”

Stephanie, Host (Columbus OH)

“I am really impressed with the IFI program. I am so open to the Lord’s leading to working with additional international students.”

Jeffery, Employer (Dignity Recovery Services, LLC)

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