IFM's long awaited vision to open a Ministry Center to provide a “home away from home” and Hospitality Center for internationals who reside in our area is so close to becoming a reality! Because of your prayers and giving, we've raised over $650,000 in gifts and pledges!
These watercolor images represent our dream of providing an upscale, aesthetic, and Christ-centered atmosphere where friendships can be developed across social, cultural, political, and religious lines.
The IFM Ministry Center would provide a suitable facility for:
Administrative Expansion
o Staff Offices
o Conference Room
o Work Room
o Multi-purpose rooms
International Friendship Partner Program
o Cultural Training
o Friendship Partner Training
o Welcome Lunches for IMSO
o Special events with students and partners
Bible Studies & Worship gatherings
o Ladies’ Group
o Men’s Group
o Family Night Fellowships
o International youth activities
o Family Retreats
Arts Academy Expansion
o Classes in Music, Art, Drama and Dance
o Recitals and exhibition area
Prayer Room
Library and Resource Room
Coffee Shop and Fellowship Area
Rooms for nursery and child care
Education classes such as
o English as a Second Language
o Marriage Enrichment
o Financial Planning and Budgeting
o Citizenship Course
A meeting place for international cultural events such as
o Club meetings
o Small banquets
o Business meetings
o Receptions
Community Impact
The center will provide a permanent central location for outreach and ministry to the rapidly growing international community.
The center will be a place of hospitality, creativity, and friendship connections between internationals and local residents. The center will provide a comfortable setting for classes, seminars, retreats, workshops, and conferences.
The center will provide a library with excellent character-building books, Christian devotionals, study materials, family friendly dvds, children’s books and resources in different languages. A bookstore and resource center will be added in the near future.
The center will provide different cultural groups and the local community a much-needed place to rent for special events.
Please join us in praying and giving.
EVERY DOLLAR brings us one step closer to making an official offer on the building!
Download our 2020 40 days of prayer guide for the future ministry center and get a catch a glimpse of the vision!
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