ABOUT US

About International Friends of Reno

International Friends of Reno is a community of international college students, scholars, immigrants and refugees connected with families from Reno area churches.
What we do:
Motivated by Jesus' love for people of other nations, we aim to serve the internationals of our city in practical needs, and to help Reno’s Christian community to become globally minded.  We welcome people of all faiths or no faith at all to receive life help and assistance from our volunteers through the following activities.
  • Airport pickups
  • Shopping trips
  • Conversation partners
  • Soccer and sports
  • Bible studies
  • Jesus fellowship (Including our Leadership Group) Also called International Jesus Fellowship (IJF)
  • Friendship families
  • International student house
  • And more

International Fellowship

Are you an international or American who is looking for a multi-cultural small group community of people who love Christ in Reno and want to study God's scriptures (the Bible) in friendship?  Whether you are looking for an international church in Reno, or a church for immigrants and international students, Contact us at reno.internationals   at | gmail

Japan Small Group Fellowship

While Reno currently does not have any formal Japanese churches, we are seeking God for our Japanese followers of Christ to gather and encourage one another throughout the year in one of our homes. Contact us for details. いらっしゃい reno.internationals at | gmail
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, immigrants, and refugees, and help Reno’s church community and other city citizens to grow in neighborly love and hospitality towards the “foreigner in our land.” This benefits the community through diversity and multi-cultural understanding.  Although International Friends of Reno is led by the local Christian community, internationals of all faiths are welcome to connect. We desire a community of open friendships with people of diverse spiritual backgrounds. A place of acceptance, diversity and inclusion.
About International Students Incorporated:
We cooperate with ISI and other national organizations 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). Little City International Student Fellowship of Reno is part of the ISI network.

For more information, visit www.internationalstudents.org

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