INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP CONNECTION

What is IFC?

International Friendship Connection is Redemption’s international student ministry, dedicated to creating a welcoming space for international students at the University of Minnesota. (10% of the students at the University of Minnesota are international students)

Each year, students from countries unreached by the Gospel come to study in our city, often without ever stepping into an American home during their time in the U.S. IFC changes that by inviting students to join us each week for Family Group where they can enjoy a warm meal, build friendships, and participate in a Bible study. 

We see IFC as an opportunity to live out Jesus’ command to make disciples of all nations, sharing His love with those who have come from all corners of the world to our community.

Through IFC, we hope to be a “home away from home” for these international students, building friendships that bridge cultures and share the hope of the Gospel.

How can you help?

IFC is looking for volunteers to help provide meals and transportation for international students attending our Friday night Bible studies. If you’re interested, please sign up with the link below.

SUPPORTING MISSIONARIES

Redemption Church supports missionaries in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Europe. If you would like more information about Redemption’s support of overseas missonaries stop by the info desk on a Sunday morning or email us at info@redemptiontc.com

2025 SUMMER TEAMS

West Asia Team

South America Team

Spain Team

South Asia Team

WAYS TO PRAY FOR OUR 2025 TEAMS

  • For safety and protection overseas

  • That the Lord would be preparing the hearts of those they will meet

  • That the Lord would equip them to share the gospel in the place they are going

  • That each team would be filled with spiritual growth this summer