2026 Conference Plenaries
Plenary 1
Shining Lights on the Pilgrim Path
A dialogue with ISM Directors
from Bridges International, iFace, IFES, IFI, InterVarsity ISM, ISI, ISMC, and OMF
How can our light shine brighter to show people the way to Jesus? How is God at work through diverse gospel pathways to radiate His light? International students are touching every sector of society around the world. The Gospel is Good News for each aspect of life. Join us as we hear what God is doing, look at the importance of both word and deed in sharing the Good News and address challenges that dim our light. Be inspired by testimony of how we and the international students in our ministry family are shining brightly along the pilgrim path.
Plenary 2
Sharing Strength within the ISM Family
Jada Pothina, Chi Alpha Internationals
Do you feel the weight of your spiritual calling? Love for the nations, seeing needs all around, and pressing up against limits of time and energy can be overwhelming. Let’s discern how we can be faithful to our God-given identities as individuals and organizations knowing how to set wise boundaries while also developing healthy partnerships and collaborating well. We’ll look at how we can steward what we have to offer both individually and collectively and how we can find our greatest source of power and unity in God’s embracing love together.
Plenary 3
Singing God's Beauty as Global Bridge-Builders
Bill Dindi, Lausanne WIN Catalyst
What does it look like to reveal God’s beauty and Good News through a life of worship? We illuminate his beauty in companionship with others through joy and sorrow. This all-encompassing witness reveals our loving God and his Kingdom. God’s creativity is abundant, and He chooses us as partners through our roles as global bridge-builders for His Kingdom. Come discover how our trust, belonging, and service of worship amid the realities of each day reflect God's beauty and deep knowing of each place and its people.
