Christ-Centred Leadership
Leaders founded on Jesus Christ, biblical principles, character, humility, and service.
Influence Mission Fellowship International (IMFI) was born out of a desire to see young people, particularly students, encounter Christ, grow in the Word of God, and become leaders who influence their generation for God.
From its beginning, IMFI has been built around the conviction that students are not only the leaders of tomorrow; they can be leaders and influencers today. The fellowship was established to create a Christ-centred environment where students from different Christian backgrounds can come together in unity, grow spiritually, develop their gifts, and discover their God-given purpose.
As IMFI developed, the fellowship grew beyond simply gathering students for worship. It became a platform for discipleship, prayer, evangelism, leadership development, fellowship, and practical service. Fellowships have been established in different communities and learning environments, allowing students to grow together while remaining connected to their respective churches and denominations.
At the heart of IMFI are four foundational pillars:
The Word
Faith
The Holy Spirit
Prayer
These pillars shape how we teach, worship, disciple, pray, serve, and develop leaders.
Today, IMFI continues to pursue its mission of raising, equipping, and moulding exceptional student leaders anchored in Christ, empowered with excellence, and positioned for global influence.
Our vision extends beyond Zambia: to see a global movement of leaders whose faith, character, excellence, and influence bring transformation to campuses, communities, nations, and generations.
Our values
What We Want to Be Known For
The Word of God
A fellowship that takes Scripture seriously: teaching it, living it, and building our lives upon it.
Prayer
A people who seek God, intercede, and depend on the Holy Spirit.
Student Excellence
Students who pursue excellence in faith, academics, careers, leadership, creativity, and life.
Christian Unity
Christians from different church backgrounds walking together in Christ while keeping their church identities.
Discipleship and Spiritual Growth
Building people, not simply gathering crowds: helping students mature and disciple others.
Evangelism and Influence
Taking Christ beyond fellowship meetings to campuses, workplaces, communities, and nations.
Developing Exceptional Leaders
Discovering, developing, equipping, and releasing young people into their God-given purpose.
Our Identity in One Statement
IMFI is an interdenominational Christian student fellowship that builds people through the Word, strengthens them through Faith, empowers them through the Holy Spirit, establishes them through Prayer, and develops them into exceptional leaders who influence their generation for Christ.