We started Outliers International Ministries to help international students adapt to American life and culture. We spent several years overseas, and we understand the difficulty of living in a new place, experiencing culture shock, missing family back home, and struggling to adapt to new things. We know how hard it is to make it feel like home in a foreign environment. Our hope is that we can support and help international students during this new, exciting, and sometimes scary adventure and become…
We founded Outliers International Ministries after spending several years overseas, being the outsiders in a foreign country, experiencing culture shock and homesickness, and secretly hoping that someone would help us adapt to life abroad. When we returned to the States, we learned that over 1,000,000 internationals come to America each year to study and are experiencing now what we did then.
And a burden to show love to them by doing life with them and providing a sense of belonging.
OIM has expanded and adapted, attracting a diverse group of individuals who share our vision and commitment to serving international students. Our faith, experiences, and training over the years has shaped us as leaders, developed us in empathy and compassion for those on the outskirts of society, and has taught us hospitality and what it means to serve others needs.
impact the way we lead and serve. OIM is unique to other organizations of similar nature in that it focuses exclusively on internationals and their families. We have seen a growing need in the U.S., where many internationals come to further their education or even plant roots. With such an influx of internationals and a lack of resources or care to help them, we have founded OIM to bridge the gap by being a “family away from home” and empowering them with the tools necessary to adapt to life here.
We work under the umbrella nonprofit organization, MissionStream which acts as our home office to process financial support and handle tax documents. Click “Partner With Us” to be routed to MissionSream’s direct giving page.
Operating in a “hustle culture” that focuses on individuality and independence, OIM values flexibility, availability, intentionality, and vulnerability. We believe that by being available and flexible with our schedules, and open, adaptable, and authentic in our interactions with students, we can build lasting relationships and create an environment where everyone feels welcome and loved. We also prioritize cultural sensitivity and responsiveness to the changing needs of the students we serve.
As a non-profit corporation, we have a board of directors who we meet with regularly to discuss ministry needs, financial objectives, and plans for future growth. We have also established partnerships with educational institutions, local businesses, and other organizations that provide support and accountability to our ministry.
