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Welcome to Buffalo ISI
Welcome to the Buffalo ISI website. ISI is a Christian organization to help international students in a variety of ways. As a student you do not have to be a Christian to participate. We have an International Student Fellowship that meets every Friday night, and we provide help in: conversational English, getting to know an American family, local and US sightseeing trips, and studying the Bible. We are involved on the following campuses: SUNY at Buffalo (UB), Buffalo State College, and Niagara University. We encourage American Christians to be involved in befriending international students through the ISI Friendship Partner Program. Click on the link at the left to find out more.
Buffalo ISI partners with more than 75 evangelical churches in the greater Buffalo - Niagara area to minister to international students. If your church is interested in being involved, contact Don Manta at dmanta@isiwebnet.net or tel. 716-731-1311.
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Check out our Pages For Information
- Ride For The World 2010
- Buffalo International Conference 2010
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Are you an international Student
If you are an international student you can also check the calendar link to the left for the international student website that has more information about what students are doing.
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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.
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Upcoming Events
See our Calendar for upcoming events.
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Buffalo ISI Contact information
ISI, 520 Lee Entrance
Suite 108B, The Commons
Amherst, NY 14228
716-639-0605
Office Hours: M-Th 9AM-5PM Fri 9AM-2PM
See Staff page link at Left for Staff contacts
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