Of the nine languages I’ve studied, Russian is one of the most difficult.  Yet I had quicker results speaking Rusian than I had in any other language, thanks to the (ISLC) Russian Language program’s excellent conversational emphasis.

Dr. S. Maclean

The RLI is a unique language learning experience.  I have studied two other languages in different contexts, but I have never learned so much in so short a time.  The biblical emphasis and atmosphere of prayer and caring, plus excellent teaching, sets ISLC apart from any other language course.

Renona Munro, Mission to the World

“The RLI program was truly EXCELLENT.  All four of us can’t find superlatives strong enough to express how very profitable these eight weeks have been for us.  I learned MUCH more than I did in one year at the university here.  Several who participated in the program this summer felt they progressed MUCH more in these two months than they have in steady language study for over two years on the field.  We feel we were given a great head start and are so grateful for the chance to take advantage of the course…”

Pauline Gibson, World Gospel Mission

The RLI, through a God-given gift, enabled my wife Heather and me to enter the enigma, unwrap the mystery, and solve the riddle of the Russian language.  We accomplished in 4 months with ISLC what would have reuired 2 years, or more, on the field.  Don’t leave home without ISLC.

Steve Godfrey, Church Resource Ministries

The Russian Language Institute program is designed specifically for Christian workers.  The teaching is structured in such a way so as to be clear and understandable, at the same time that it is stretching and challenging.  A North American who is enrolled in the program can take full advantage of this institute, which is striving for excellence.  Any worker should find himself better equipped not only in language, but also in the history and culture…

Mark M.,  MAF

We cannot even imagine having come here without any language or cultural training.  If we had, our stress level would be through the roof.  We probably would have turned around and gone home long before now.  It was such a relief, when we first arrived, to be able to read signs and maps, understand the writing on food packages at the market or supermarket, and to be able to converse on a basic level with people.  Everyone here - the other missionaries, and our language teachers - are amazed at how well we’ve adapted.  We really credit our training at ISLC for helping us to avoid much of the culture shock that other missionaries have gone through.  Three loud cheers for ISLC.  It gave us a first-class, solid foundation for real life here.  Your ministry is absolutely unique and vital.  We pray it will continue and flourish long into the future.

C. G. (working in Russia)

One of the tragic deficiencies in present missionary efforts is the absence of missionaries who can communicate in the heart language.  This oversight is one of the primary causes of ineffectiveness, wasted effort, and the failure of many people to commit to serving Christ overseas.

I know of no better training program int he U.S.  I have studied with ISLC myself and experienced firsthand the quality and excellence of the training they provide.  The ministry of ISLC meets a critical, essential need and will have a profound effect on the progress of the Gospel in the decades ahead.

Dr. Sam F. Metcalf, President, Church Resource Ministries