Michigan International Student Ministry

Upcoming Events

  • MISM Welcome Night

    Date: Friday 8/28
    Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Location: Michigan Union - Kuenzel Room

    Welcome to Michigan! Adjusting to a new campus can be tough, especially for international students who are far away from home. MISM would love to welcome you! Join us to make new friends, enjoy a free yummy Panda Express dinner and discuss the Bible.

    ✅ Sign up below to join and express interest in other things we offer! 

  • Grand Haven Outing

    Date: Saturday 8/29
    Time: 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
    Rides: Campus (sign up for exact location)

    Join us for a fun day exploring West Michigan's lakeshore! We'll spend the day hiking, exploring downtown Grand Haven and its iconic lighthouse, and grabbing dinner in Grand Rapids on the way back.

    This is a great chance to get outside, see beautiful parts of Michigan, and meet other international students!

    The sign-up form will be available at our MISM Welcome Night on Friday!

  • International House Church Welcome Sunday

    Date: Sunday 8/30
    Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    Rides: The Loop in from of the Michigan League

    We’re having our first International House Church! It’ll be an hour of Bible study and meaningful discussion, followed by a home-cooked meal where we can relax, share stories, and build friendships. It’s a place to slow down, reset for the week, and find encouragement and community in the midst of busy life. Feel free to join us! 

    Sign up below! 👇

What We Do

  • Bible Discussion

    Coming to the U.S. is all about learning new things - not just academics but also about life and culture. Join us each week for a FREE home-cooked dinner, meet new friends & learn something new from the Bible.

    WHEN: Fridays, 6:30 - 9pm
    WHERE:
    It varies week by week! To get connected fill out our Sign-up Form

  • Sunday House Church

    Our International House Church is a welcoming community where people from different cultures and backgrounds come together to grow in their relationship with God and with one another. Each gathering includes an hour of Bible study and meaningful discussion, followed by a home-cooked meal where we can relax, share stories, and build friendships. It’s a place to slow down, reset for the week, and find encouragement and community in the midst of busy life. Feel free to join us!

  • Community Events

    Join us for fun community events explore Michigan with new friends! They are designed to bring international students together to experience local culture, visit exciting places, grow in skills and build meaningful connections. We’ll also host workshops for topics such as resume help and adjusting to life in the US. Whether you are new to Michigan or have been here for a while, come enjoy adventure, good food, fun activities, and great company.

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MISM invites international students across Michigan to build genuine connections, investigate Christianity, and find a home away from home.