The Reno International Student Friends Place is a community of international college students and scholars connected with families from Reno area churches. We cooperate with International Students, Inc.
What we do: We aim to serve the international students of our city in practical needs, and to help Reno’s christian community to become globally minded through the following activities:
- Airport pickups
- Shopping trips
- Conversation partners
- Soccer and sports
- Bible studies
- Friendship families
- International student house
- And more
What motivates us for friendship: In the book of Leviticus and Deuteronomy in the Bible, the Israelites are commanded to treat the foreigner with love and justice, as one of their own. Likewise, in John chapter 4 and Luke chapter 10, Jesus breaks society norms by befriending people of other cultures and commands his followers to do the same. In this spirit, we desire to serve international students, and help Reno’s christians and other city citizens to grow in neighborly love and hospitality towards the “foreigner in our land.” Although Reno International Friends Place is led by local Christian students and community, international students of all faiths are welcome to connect. We desire a community of open, honest discussion and sharing of spiritual backgrounds. A place of acceptance.
About ISI: We cooperate with ISI by joining their network of volunteers serving international students. International Students, Inc. is a Christian non-profit organization existing to Share Christ’s Love with International Students. Originally starting at U.C. Berkley, ISI has been on college campuses for over 50 years. It has commendations from many well known organizations such as Campus Crusade for Christ, and Intervarsity. ISI strongly believes, belongs and ascribes to the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability and the National Association of Foreign Student Advisors (NAFSA). Reno International Friends Place is part of the ISI network.
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