Central Christian School is excited to partner with American Homelife International (AHLI). AHLI works with young people desiring cultural experiences and education from a faith-based perspective. They have served more than 15,000 students over the past 30 years. Critical for student success, AHLI’s strength is the unparalleled ability to provide Christian host families that offer a safe, secure, and nurturing home environment for the students.
For inquiries, please email AHLI amhomelife@amhomelife.org or fill out this form.
Area Student Coordinator
The Central Christian community is blessed to have Katie Immel (CCS Class of '97) serving as our Area Student Coordinator for American Home Life International (AHLI).
Katie and her husband, Ryan (CCS Class of '97), attend Smithville Mennonite Church. Their three children and daughter-in-law are all Central graduates; Anthony and Megan ('19), Julie ('21), and Mallory ('24).
Katie's role as Area Student Coordinator includes enrolling and approving homestay families, matching students with families, and supporting students and families by checking in regularly. She also provides advocacy and mediation as needed, coordinates student outings and provides 24/7 support for questions, challenges and emergencies. She feels grateful to be a part of the AHLI program to help share the love of Jesus with students that God brings into our Central family!
Become a Host Family!
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Interested in sharing life, faith and culture with an international student?
We are working on building our roster of Christian host families with AHLI and are excited to offer this opportunity as a new and exciting way to broaden our own horizons as well as build relationships with students who God brings to our community! To find out more information or start the process of becoming an approved host family, visit Host Families - American Home Life International, Inc. or contact Area Student Coordinator Katie Immel at katiei@amhomelife.org.