Lighting the World at the International Guest House
January 11, 2019 2023-05-01 18:08Lighting the World at the International Guest House
Imagine yourself walking down a narrow, mauve-carpeted stairway and stepping into a noisy basement room. Students from many ethnicities sit shoulder-to-shoulder around circular tables, and Spanish and Mandarin blend with English in the dinner conversations. Colorful dishes of food line the cafeteria—eggrolls, guacomole, grilled chicken—the smells of many different foods blending like the languages. This is the cafeteria of the International Guest House, where many Sattler Students stay during their time in Boston.
Several characteristics of the International Guest House make it ideal for student lodging: its prime location and accommodations, its mission opportunities, and its propensity to strengthen student relationships.
“I think we have deepened our relationships. [My IGH experience has] taught me relationship building skills, also how to interact with a whole bunch of different cultures.” Joshua Blank
A Central Location
IGH is located in the heart of Boston’s historic Back Bay neighborhood, just a twenty-minute walk from Sattler College in downtown Boston. Living so near the college cuts down on transportation costs for students, and the central location of Back Bay makes it easy for them to visit Boston’s many attractions. The Boston Public Library, only a ten-minute walk from IGH, provides a quiet place to study. And those who long for space and green places can walk through Boston Common every morning on the way to school or jog across the street to the Charles River Esplanade.
Excellent Accommodations
The International Guest House serves its guests not not only by providing a
A City Set on a Hill
Sattler College is located in the heart of Boston—a city known for its education and mix of ethnicities—for a reason. Jesus said His followers are to be a city set on a hill, and it is Sattler’s intention to give students opportunities to mingle and learn from other cultures, as well as spread the gospel. At the International Guest House, Sattler students have enjoyed learning the stories and backgrounds of international students over supper, playing spikeball, going out for coffee, helping with homework, sitting down to watch a sunset, and attending church or a Bible study together.
“I can see what other cultures’ lives are like and it’s given me a chance to share my faith.” Joy Weiler
Stronger Student Relationships
As Sattler students eat meals together, study together, and pray together, their
“I think I’ve gotten better with communicating with people, just because I’m surrounded with people constantly. I’ve also learned to be more patient.” Dylan Martin
Do you care about relationships? Do you wonder about the most effective way to fulfill Jesus’ commission to make disciples? Perhaps God is calling you to minister and study in Boston. Consider joining us at Sattler College. Together, we can learn the kingdom-building skills we need to light up the city for Jesus.
The current regular decision deadline to get your application started is January 15th. If you have any questions that you would like answered before starting, send an email our way!