We're passionate about
seeing students and
the poor transformed into
the likeness of Christ and
discover their true calling
What We Do
We’re focused on meeting the holistic needs of people in vulnerable communities in Latin America. Our full-time staff lead ministry sites to serve those in need year round. Students serve on youth short term missions alongside SI missionaries and make a real difference in the lives of people we serve.
Short term missions, long-term Impact.
Why We Do It
The Bible calls us to help the poor, share the Gospel, and prepare the next generation of Christian leaders for lives of godly service. Our method of international missions does just that—bringing hope to impoverished communities and helping people from all walks of life to find their purpose in Christ.
Short term missions, long term impact.
Where We Work
Dominican Republic
Jarbacoa
Dominican Republic
Santiago
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Meet Our Team
Pam Christy
Executive Team | California
Jeff Dixon
Executive Team
Darin Mather
Executive Team
Nate Slabach
Executive Team
Delora Doerksen
Staff/Donor Relations & Internship Coordinator
Lexie Jankowski
Coordinator of Academic Programs & Recruitment | Milwaukee, WI
Ron Lanier
IT Specialist | Chicago, IL
Duranda Marchell
Mission Mobilizer | Northern California
Bree Minefee
Mission Mobilizer | Lubbock, TX
Easton Pedersen
Administrative Assistant
Taylor Plowman
Communications Manager | Blair, NE
Saan Schlick
Airfare Coordinator & Mission Mobilizer
Courtney Shelton
Electronic Giving & Teams Coordinator
Alice Smith
Finance Manager | Fillmore, CA
Mike Unternahrer
Funds Development & Work Team Coordinator | Shipshewana, IN
Our Mission
Bringing students and the poor together cross-culturally to encounter God, share the Good News, disciple and serve others in occupational ministries.
Our Vision
Seeing students and the poor transformed into the likeness of Christ and discover their true calling.
Our Core Beliefs
- God loves all people and He created us to know, serve, enjoy and be reconciled with Him forever. (Col 3:12-17, Mk 9:35, Eph 4:22-24, Psa 16: 7-11, Eph 2:10)
- The Bible is the Word of God and the final authority in our lives. (2 Timothy 3:16-17, Colossians 3:16, Isa 55:11)
- God desires a reconciled community of believers. (Hebrews 10:24-25, Acts 2:42-47, Romans 12:6-8, 1 Cor 12:12 & 18, 1 Peter 1:22)
- Followers of Jesus are called to a life of sharing the Gospel to all people. (Mark 16:15, Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 25:35-40)
- The Gospel, through the work of the Holy Spirit, has power to transform lives. (2 Cor. 5:17, John 14:26, Acts 1:8)
- Godliness involves the pursuit of love, intimacy, obedience and maturity in Christ. (Hebrews 6:1-3, 1 Timothy 4:8, 2 Peter 1:5-9, 2 Cor 3:18)
Our Core Values
- All people glorifying God, finding their identity and purpose in Jesus.
- Living according to the Bible and teaching its ways to others.
- Expressing ministry gifts, and living in harmony.
- Global witness, in word and action, to those in need.
- Prayer and a life yielded to God.
- Becoming disciples through faith in Jesus.
Our Statement of Faith
The staff and board of directors of Students International believe in the fundamental teachings of the Christian faith as taught by Holy Scripture.
Your Giving Transforms Lives
Incredible things happen when you choose to invest directly in SI. You support devoted missionaries doing life-changing work. You help hurting people find Jesus Christ. You give young people an opportunity to discover their life’s calling. And you alleviate poverty in some of the world’s most troubled communities.
Short Term Missions, Long Term Impact
Students International specializes in youth short term mission trips, connecting them with established missionaries. We serve the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Guatemala.