Season 1
13 Episodes
Come back each week for the release of a new episode!
Welcome to the Table! Season One of The Global Table: Conversations in International Student Ministry invites you into the heart of one of the most strategic and under-recognized mission fields of our time—international student ministry.
In this inaugural season, we explore why ISM matters, how it transforms lives and nations, and how the local church can join in this global Kingdom work. You’ll hear inspiring stories from international students and ministry leaders who are living proof of how God is moving through the nations in our midst. From personal journeys of faith and calling to practical insights and powerful testimonies, each episode is a seat at the table where transformation is happening.
Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner, a curious church leader, or just discovering ISM for the first time, you’re invited to join the conversation. The nations are here. Let’s meet them at the Table.
Join Us at the Global Table
Welcome to The Global Table! In this inaugural episode, we invite you to pull up a seat as we share who we are, why international student ministry (ISM) matters, and how this podcast will explore its strategic role in global missions. Whether you're new to ISM or a long-time practitioner, you're invited to join the conversation at the Table!
International Student Ministry Impact
How is international student ministry a critical and strategic work? What difference does International Student Ministry really make? In this episode, we explore some real-life stories and practical examples that show how ISM shapes lives, communities, and even nations for the Kingdom.
International Student Ministry and the Church
How does the Church intersect with International Student Ministry, and how can ISM be a blessing to the Church? This episode unpacks the Church’s vital role in ISM and the mutual transformation that can happen when global students and local congregations connect.
International Student Ministry as the Nexus of Global Missions
Discover why ISM sits at the crossroads of the global missions movement. This episode explores how international student ministry connects the local church to the expanse of the world missions movement.
Deej: From Outsider to ISM Insider
Host Highlight: Who is Deej?
Seng: From Student to Strategic Leader
Hear Seng’s inspiring journey from international student to president of ISI, one of the most established international student ministries in the world.
Valerie: God’s Heart for Those on the Margins
Host Highlight: Who is Valerie?
Theo: Seeing Needs, Serving Nations
Theo came from India as an international student. He now serves among them. This is his story.
Ranti: Peacekeeping Mentorships Amidst Persecution
Ranti is working to build avenues for peace amidst rising persecution in his home country of Nigeria.
Lisa: The Lady, the Legend, the Leadership Mentor
Lisa, who originally hails from the Philippines, is one of the most respected voices in the ISM community today. Come hear her story.
Yaw: Catalyst, Leader, Strategist in Global ISM
Yaw's story shaped his global vision for reaching the unreached through international student ministry. This episode takes a dive into Yaw's story, and how he sees international student ministry evolving with the ever changing diaspora missiology.
Lachlan: From Down Under to the Big Apple
Lachlan is an Australian international student who is actively ministering among international students in New York.