Our Approach
Frontier Commons is a faith-driven innovation lab that equips international students to design ventures for redemptive impact.
We merge faith, innovation, and mission—turning ideas into solutions that transform lives and communities worldwide.
The Challenge We Face.
The Opportunity Before Us.
Every challenge we face is a chance to grow. Obstacles test our limits and
teach us resilience. By embracing them, we discover new opportunities and possibilities.
teach us resilience. By embracing them, we discover new opportunities and possibilities.
The Challenge
Many ministries nurture spiritual growth but stop short of
preparing students to lead and innovate in the marketplace.
As a result, countless passionate graduates return home without
the practical tools to drive change.
preparing students to lead and innovate in the marketplace.
As a result, countless passionate graduates return home without
the practical tools to drive change.
The Opportunity
The Church has a rare opportunity to empower international
students—the bridge to the nations.
When equipped with innovation and faith, they can bring the
gospel to people and places unreachable by traditional missions.
students—the bridge to the nations.
When equipped with innovation and faith, they can bring the
gospel to people and places unreachable by traditional missions.
How We Equip and empower
Frontier Commons offers three key components designed to inspire ideas, develop ventures, and
foster collaboration for Kingdom impact.
foster collaboration for Kingdom impact.
Frontier Spark
Hackathons and ideation events that ignite
gospel-centered creativity and innovation.
gospel-centered creativity and innovation.
Frontier Launch
A mentoring and incubation program helping students turn ideas into impactful ventures.
Frontier Forum
An annual summit connecting innovators, investors, and ministry leaders to collaborate and grow.
Our Journey From Idea to Impact
Every participant moves through a guided innovation pathway designed to help them uncover
purpose, build solutions, and create redemptive impact through faith and creativity.
Early 2025 — The Innovation Lab
Launched the Frontier Commons Innovation Lab with 3-month sprints, clear success metrics, and a commitment to scalable, system-based solutions.
Late 2025 — Expanding the Impact
Introduced digital ministry initiatives, alumni pipelines, mental health strategies, and Business as Mission research to reach more students effectively.
2024 — The Vision
Recognized the opportunity to transform ministry for 1.3
million international students and identified systemic
challenges within IFI.
Mid 2025 — Building the Foundations
Began testing pilot programs: Builder Track, Health
Dashboards, Meeting Excellence, Advisory Board
formation, and global expansion frameworks.
Dashboards, Meeting Excellence, Advisory Board
formation, and global expansion frameworks.
2026 and Beyond — Scaling What Works
Successful pilots move into full implementation, strengthening campuses, expanding global reach, and transforming the lives of
international students worldwide.
international students worldwide.
Ready to be part of us?
Kickstart your innovation journey through our faith-driven hackathon experience — a fast-paced,
collaborative space where students turn problems into early-stage solutions.
collaborative space where students turn problems into early-stage solutions.