ISM In A Box — My Plan

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Phase 1

PRAY

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Start a monthly prayer group for international students in your area
Identify 3 local campuses and pray for their international student populations
Ask God to reveal who in your congregation has a heart for this ministry

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Phase 2

LEARN

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Understand demographics: how many international students are at nearby schools?
Attend a Frontier Commons training or watch the ISM 101 webinar
Read "The World at Your Door" or a similar resource
Visit a campus international student office and introduce your church's interest
Research cultural norms of the top 3 student nationalities at local schools

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Phase 3

CONNECT

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Partner with the campus international student office or student clubs
Attend an international student welcome event at the start of semester
Set up a "Welcome Table" with free snacks and sign-ups at a campus event
Recruit 5 church volunteers for an airport pickup team
Offer free English conversation classes or tutoring through your church

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Phase 4

HOST

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Host a welcome dinner for 5–10 international students
Create a "Friendship Partner" sign-up for church members
Offer your home for holiday hosting (Thanksgiving, Christmas)
Set up a transportation help system for students without cars
Organize a cultural exchange night at your church

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Phase 5

DISCIPLE

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Start a weekly Bible study designed for seekers and new believers
Pair each interested student with a mentor from your congregation
Provide New Testaments in students' heart languages
Create space for honest questions about faith without pressure
Plan baptism and church membership pathways

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Phase 6

SEND

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Help graduating students prepare for re-entry to their home country
Connect returning students with churches in their home cities
Commission students in a Sunday service before they leave
Maintain relationships through a digital alumni network
Celebrate and share stories of transformation

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All 28 steps — done.

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