we welcome you here!

Thanks for taking a moment to visit our site! We have updated it to reflect a new chapter in our ministry life as we turn our attention towards mobilizing Christian community to reach    out in the genuine love of Jesus Christ to care for, assist and reach international students and scholars at Stanford University. We are thrilled at the prospect of a building a strong coalition of individuals, small groups, churches and other organizations who develop sincere, loving relationships with the 4700+ international students, scholars, spouses and their families at Stanford, our alma mater. We believe that, by God's grace and power, the prospect of a united group of Christ-followers living out the vision of the Matthew 28 in their own backyard can become a reality that will have eternal dividends for all involved.

Our family returned to the U.S. in July, 2010 after a year living in China. Besides growing closer as a family, we were able to "taste and see the Lord's goodness" as He expands His kingdom of love and hope in China and elsewhere in Asia. We now have a much better understanding of the challenges international students and scholars face in America and a stronger sense of how we can be more effective bridge-builders. We also remain commited to the mission of International Students, Inc. (ISI) -- to share Christ's love with international students (and scholars) and to equip them for effective service in cooperation with the local church and others. We hope this site will inspire you to take part wherever and however you effectively can!

Dale & Carolyn DePalatis

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note: Please contact us  to read stories of people touched through our ministry.

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