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Called to Love & Serve
Called to Love & Serve
Matthew 28:18-20 (NIV)
Matthew 28:18-20 (NIV)
With Authority
With Authority
18 "Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me."
Jesus commanded us
Jesus commanded us
19 "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you...."
And Made a Promise
And Made a Promise
"And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Leviticus 19:33-34 (NIV)
Leviticus 19:33-34 (NIV)
33 “‘When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. 34 The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the Lord your God."
Ephesians 2:18-19 (NIV)
Ephesians 2:18-19 (NIV)
18 Through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. 19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of His household.
We believe
We believe
that everyone in the world should get the chance to say "Yes!" to Jesus.
that everyone in the world should get the chance to say "Yes!" to Jesus.
Our vision
Our vision
is for everyone to know someone who truly follows Jesus.
is for everyone to know someone who truly follows Jesus.
Millions of people
in the world today
have never heard a
clear presentation
of the gospel
Millions of people
in the world today
have never heard a
clear presentation
of the gospel
"We talk about the Second Coming of Christ when over half the world has yet to hear of the first..."
- Oswald J. Smith
Canadian Pastor
The majority of the world's unreached people are in the 10/40 Window.
The majority of the world's unreached people are in the 10/40 Window.
"It has been estimated that 90 percent of the 4.4 billion people living in the 10/40 Window are unevangelized; yet only 10 percent of our global missionary force serves there."
-The gospel coalitionIt is the most
It is the most
dangerous, difficult, and important
dangerous, difficult, and important
mission field in the world.
mission field in the world.
Here's some good news!
Here's some good news!
The Nations are Coming tO Us
The Nations are Coming tO Us
Many of the world's hardest-to-reach people are here in the United States right now!
61% of international students
61% of international students
in the U.S. come from
China, India, South Korea & Saudi Arabia
in the U.S. come from
China, India, South Korea & Saudi Arabia
These are just some of the strategic, 10/40 window countries sending students to the U.S.
How they are influenced on campus will have a lasting effect on their lives and the countries they will return to.
THE UNITED STATES
THE UNITED STATES
#1 country in the world
for international students
International students
studied in 2019/20.*
CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA
#1 state in the U.S.
for international students
International students
studied in 2019/20.*
UC SAN DIEGO
UC SAN DIEGO
#10 institution in the U.S.
for international students
International students
studied in 2022/23.*
*OpenDoors.org
Service
Service
Bridges International wants to serve international students and equip them to serve others. We offer a variety of services, from airport pick-ups to help with English. But we don’t want it to stop here. We want to give them opportunities to serve others, too.
Social Connections
Social Connections
Relationships are an essential part of everyone’s life especially international students. When they transition to life in America they often find it difficult to make friends. Bridges International can help them connect and make friends from all over the world allowing them to enjoy their time in the U.S.
Spiritual Conversations
Spiritual Conversations
Bridges International is a Christian organization. Though open to students from any religious or non-religious background, we offer opportunities for international students to explore the Bible and understand Jesus Christ in a safe environment.
Student Leadership
Student Leadership
Bridges International seeks to equip international students to be global leaders. We want to help them lead other people, both during their studies and later in life.
Our Mission
Our Mission
WIN - BUILD - SEND
WIN
WIN
Bridges International seeks to win these students to Christ by introducing them to Jesus through friendship, language partners, and the opportunity to experience American culture.
Bridges International seeks to win these students to Christ by introducing them to Jesus through friendship, language partners, and the opportunity to experience American culture.
BUILD
BUILD
We want these students to be built up in their faith, helping them to apply God's Word to their everyday lives.
We want these students to be built up in their faith, helping them to apply God's Word to their everyday lives.
SEND
SEND
We want to equip them to share their faith with others while they are here and even when they return to their homeland as ambassadors for Christ.
We want to equip them to share their faith with others while they are here and even when they return to their homeland as ambassadors for Christ.
Bridges International is a caring community of Christ-followers
Bridges International is a caring community of Christ-followers
We are committed to serve,
promote social connections
and engage in spiritual conversations
so that international students
become leaders internationally.
We are committed to serve,
promote social connections
and engage in spiritual conversations
so that international students
become leaders internationally.
Bridges international in San Diego is making every effort to share the gospel with the
over 11,000 international college students studying in San Diego. Join us.
Bridges international in San Diego is making every effort to share the gospel with the
over 11,000 international college students studying in San Diego. Join us.
Sam has focused on international student ministry since 2010. His passion for leading others into a close relationship with Jesus is shown in his general love for people and focus on discipleship.
My passion
My passion
is for every
is for every
student
student
to have the
to have the
opportunity
opportunity
to hear the
to hear the
gospel and
gospel and
respond
respond
to it.
to it.
Romans 1:16 (NIV)
For I am not ashamed of the gospel,
because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes...
help send us into the field
help send us into the field
Your contribution helps us to serve, promote social connections, and engage in spiritual conversations with international students so that students become leaders globally.
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Sources:
The Joshua Project - What is the 10/40 WindowThe Gospel Coalition - Crawling Through the 10/40 WindowAdvancing Native Missions - What is the 10/40 Window and Why is it Important?OpenDoors.org - International student data
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