beginnings

Chased Down by Love

Chased Down by Love

Carol Nakata2024-10-31T09:14:41-04:00October 30th, 2024|Tags: beginnings, challenge, changed lives, culture shock, english conversation partners, helping students adapt, intentional friendships, international student, mentoring, prayer, seeking truth|

From Arizona to Home to Cali to Christ

From Arizona to Home to Cali to Christ

Carol Nakata2024-10-31T09:14:35-04:00October 30th, 2024|Tags: beginnings, bible discussion, challenge, community, cross cultural, culture shock, english conversation partners, friendship, helping students adapt, intentional friendships, making friends, mentoring, seeking truth|

For This Very Reason

For This Very Reason

Carol Nakata2024-10-31T09:43:46-04:00October 30th, 2024|Tags: beginnings, cross cultural, culture shock, difficult decisions, friendship, homesickness, hospitality, international students, making friends, mentoring, seeking truth|

How to Teach International Students to Drive

How to Teach International Students to Drive

Carol Nakata2024-08-07T17:00:21-04:00August 7th, 2024|Tags: beginnings, challenge, communication, cross cultural, culture shock, driving, engaging your friends, friendship, generosity, helping students adapt, hospitality, making friends, stewardship, volunteering|

A Love Like No Other

A Love Like No Other

Carol Nakata2024-07-18T11:22:53-04:00July 1st, 2024|Tags: beginnings, bible discussion, cross cultural, engaging your friends, generosity, helping students adapt, mentoring, seeking truth|

The Magic of Hospitality and Friendship

The Magic of Hospitality and Friendship

Carol Nakata2024-07-18T11:27:10-04:00July 1st, 2024|Tags: airport pickup, beginnings, challenge, cross cultural, culture shock, difficult decisions, engaging your friends, friendship, helping students adapt, hospitality, hosting students, making friends|

Roots of Faith: The Birth & Growth of IFI Grand Rapids

Roots of Faith: The Birth & Growth of IFI Grand Rapids

Carol Nakata2024-05-06T15:01:52-04:00May 6th, 2024|Tags: adventure, beginnings, challenge, cross cultural, grand rapids, helping students adapt, hospitality, intentional friendships, locations, michigan, networking, partnerships, start-up, strategic, volunteers|

God of Many Chances

God of Many Chances

Carol Nakata2024-04-04T14:10:08-04:00April 4th, 2024|Tags: beginnings, bible discussion, challenge, changed lives, cross cultural, culture shock, friendship, helping students adapt, intentional friendships, journey, prayer, seeking truth|

Where to Begin: The Story of Two Strategic Location Start-Ups

Where to Begin: The Story of Two Strategic Location Start-Ups

Carol Nakata2024-03-13T13:15:43-04:00February 8th, 2024|Tags: adventure, arizona, beginnings, challenge, chicago, cross cultural, helping students adapt, hospitality, illinois, intentional friendships, launching, locations, networking, new, partnerships, start-up, strategic, tempe|