Dave started working as a volunteer with ISI in Seattle around 1988. After
working in Seattle for a number of years he moved to Bozeman in January of 1995.
In May of 1999 his position at the language institute he was working at was
eliminated. In October of 1999 he answered to call to minister to
international students thru the ministry of ISI. Since then he has met and
shared his live with international students from many countries of the world. He
has enjoyed meeting the worlds best and brightest students and has been enriched
by his interaction with them. He has been blessed to share the love of Christ
with many of them and see some come to a relationship with the living Christ.
INTRODUCTION
WELCOME TO ISI at Montana State
University
International Students Inc.(ISI) is a national and
international non-profit Christian service organization dedicated to helping
international students. Through ISI you can make friends,see America, have
fun, learn about American culture, and experience God's love and care for all
people of all cultures.
working in Seattle for a number of years he moved to Bozeman in January of 1995.
In May of 1999 his position at the language institute he was working at was
eliminated. In October of 1999 he answered to call to minister to
international students thru the ministry of ISI. Since then he has met and
shared his live with international students from many countries of the world. He
has enjoyed meeting the worlds best and brightest students and has been enriched
by his interaction with them. He has been blessed to share the love of Christ
with many of them and see some come to a relationship with the living Christ.
INTRODUCTION
WELCOME TO ISI at Montana State
University
International Students Inc.(ISI) is a national and
international non-profit Christian service organization dedicated to helping
international students. Through ISI you can make friends,see America, have
fun, learn about American culture, and experience God's love and care for all
people of all cultures.
Meet ISI's President
Dr. Doug Shaw
Indian-born Dr. Doug
Shaw, once an international student himself, leads ISI as President/CEO.
Dr. Shaw brings a wealth of experience to ISI. His family heritage includes a
great-grandfather who was a Muslim convert to Christianity and a
grandfather who was a yogi in the Himalayas of India. He considers himself
the product of missionary efforts in India through churches as widely
varied as German Lutheran, United Methodist, Baptist and Assemblies of
God.
After growing up and receiving his initial education in Calcutta, he
came to the U.S. over 33 years ago and earned both an MA and a Ph.D. at
California Graduate School of Theology in Glendale, CA. His continuing
education includes an emphasis in evangelism and church growth as well as
missions.
Dr. Shaw's professional experience is also varied. For seven years, he was President of a family
corporation that owned three small businesses. He has served several churches in
California in either interim/consultative roles or as senior pastor, having been
ordained since 1974. He has been a consultant, producer and guest in various
media endeavors, including television, radio and multi-media. He is the author
of many articles and more than a dozen books and training manuals. In addition
to these, Dr. Shaw has served several para-church ministries, including Living
Bibles International, Christ for All Nations, the Joshua Project/Mission
America, and Every Home for Christ. He has a heart for and extensive
experience in missions. His ministry has been enriched by experience in the
U.S., Europe, Asia and the Far East, including several communist countries.
Also active as a layman, Dr. Shaw has served numerous community groups as an advisor, Bible
study leader and Board member.
Doug Shaw is married to Susan, and they have three children,
Cilicia, Kassania, and Rajeev.
Dr. Doug Shaw
Indian-born Dr. Doug
Shaw, once an international student himself, leads ISI as President/CEO.
Dr. Shaw brings a wealth of experience to ISI. His family heritage includes a
great-grandfather who was a Muslim convert to Christianity and a
grandfather who was a yogi in the Himalayas of India. He considers himself
the product of missionary efforts in India through churches as widely
varied as German Lutheran, United Methodist, Baptist and Assemblies of
God.
After growing up and receiving his initial education in Calcutta, he
came to the U.S. over 33 years ago and earned both an MA and a Ph.D. at
California Graduate School of Theology in Glendale, CA. His continuing
education includes an emphasis in evangelism and church growth as well as
missions.
Dr. Shaw's professional experience is also varied. For seven years, he was President of a family
corporation that owned three small businesses. He has served several churches in
California in either interim/consultative roles or as senior pastor, having been
ordained since 1974. He has been a consultant, producer and guest in various
media endeavors, including television, radio and multi-media. He is the author
of many articles and more than a dozen books and training manuals. In addition
to these, Dr. Shaw has served several para-church ministries, including Living
Bibles International, Christ for All Nations, the Joshua Project/Mission
America, and Every Home for Christ. He has a heart for and extensive
experience in missions. His ministry has been enriched by experience in the
U.S., Europe, Asia and the Far East, including several communist countries.
Also active as a layman, Dr. Shaw has served numerous community groups as an advisor, Bible
study leader and Board member.
Doug Shaw is married to Susan, and they have three children,
Cilicia, Kassania, and Rajeev.