International Ministry
The International ministry at Westgate is a community for international students in the Twin Cities that discover God and grow in the love of Jesus through sharing lives with one another.
Make Twin Cities feel at home.
Originally started by church volunteers reaching out to Chinese international students in 2008, Westgate International ministry now serves international students of all nations in the Twin Cities.
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Our group meets at Westgate church on Sundays as a large group from 10:30 to noon at the lower level. We use English to communicate during our fellowship.
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We have one group for Chinese students that meets on East bank campus of the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities on Thursdays at Anselm House from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.
We also offer online study groups. Email Sai at sai.wang@westgatemn.church for more information about small group studies.
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We collaborate with various campus ministries in the Twin Cities to reach and offer communities for international students from all backgrounds. Contact Sai at sai.wang@westgatemn.church for more information.
How can I get involved?
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International students and families
If you are an international student looking for a faith community to answer faith questions and share your lives with other believers, we would love to have you join our large group meeting on Sundays or weekly small groups.
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American friends
If you are a local believer looking for cross-cultural opportunities to build friendships or serve God through local outreach, we would love to have you join this warm family! We are always looking for volunteers who can befriend or mentor international students, offer rides to church or participating in events that we organize.
Get in touch.
Once an international student myself, I understand the unique challenges of leaving family and friends to begin a new journey in a foreign country. God put many loving people in my journey in America, and now I am blessed to be a resource and help to those who share a similar story as mine.
Sai Wang | International Outreach Director
Our Ministry Partners
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International Friendship Inc. (IFI)
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, IFI has ministry locations all over North America. We became a ministry location with IFI in 2024, and started receiving training and coaching on international student ministry from them.
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The Hospitality Center (HC)
The Hospitality Center is an local outreach ministry based in Minneapolis. We work with HC closely in welcoming international students to Minnesota every school year.
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NihaoMN
NihaoMN is a Chinese outreach ministry that we partner through co-leading a bible study on the East Bank campus of the University of Minnesota.