Welcome international students before they arrive
Campus fellowships play a critical role in spiritual continuity. Diaspora Shepherd helps you connect with incoming international students early—so they find community from day one.
The challenge campus fellowships face
Reaching students before culture shock and isolation set in
Late Discovery
By the time students find your fellowship, they've already formed habits—or disengaged entirely.
No Pre-Arrival Contact
Students arrive without knowing anyone, making the first weeks spiritually isolating and overwhelming.
Limited Capacity
Small teams struggle to track incoming students, coordinate welcomes, and follow up consistently.
What Diaspora Shepherd does for you
Purpose-built tools for campus ministry leaders
Pre-Arrival Introductions
Get connected with incoming students 2-4 weeks before they arrive. Send welcome messages, invite them to events, and answer their questions—all before orientation week.
- Receive notifications when students select your campus
- Send personalized welcome messages before they land
Arrival Tracking & Follow-Up
Know when students arrive on campus. Schedule meet-ups, invite them to your first gathering, and track engagement—so no one slips through the cracks.
- Dashboard shows arrival dates and follow-up reminders
- Log first contact and track integration milestones
Secure Communication Tools
Message students directly through the platform. Share event invites, prayer requests, and resources—with built-in safety and accountability.
- All messages logged for transparency and accountability
- Students can report concerns or block inappropriate contact
Safeguarding & Verification
Your fellowship is manually verified before you can contact students. This protects students and builds trust with sending churches and families.
- Verification requires documentation and supervisor approval
- All leaders agree to Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy
How it works
Simple steps to start welcoming students
Register Your Fellowship
Submit your campus fellowship details and leader information for verification.
Get Verified
Our team reviews your documentation and approves your fellowship within 2-3 days.
Receive Student Matches
Get notified when students heading to your campus grant consent for contact.
Welcome & Follow Up
Reach out before arrival, meet them in person, and track their integration journey.
Simple, affordable pricing
Designed for campus ministries with limited budgets
Campus Fellowship Plan
Full access for your fellowship leadership
During Beta
- Unlimited incoming student connections
- Pre-arrival messaging and event invites
- Follow-up dashboard and tracking tools
- Campus-specific matching (students see you first)
- Safeguarding compliance and support
Looking for network-level features for multiple campuses? View Mission Network pricing
Start welcoming students before they arrive
Join campus fellowships already using Diaspora Shepherd to build community from day one
Register Your Fellowship