A WORD FROM ONE OF THE ARTISTS OF ARTISTS FOR ISRAEL INSTITUTE Moshieynu (our Savior) knows I had a heart to serve Him, yet could never seem to rise above a very mediocre, up-and-down (i.e., highly inconsistent) and ineffective life as a believer. But Hashem, in His faithfulness, led me to Artists For Israel Institute, where I was provided with high level Biblical studies and practical yeshiva and cross-cultural ministry experience. My vision for the yeshu'at Elokeinu of our Jewish people was nurtured, while at the same time, a burden for the whole world was instilled, including Muslims, Latins, and all lost peoples everywhere. Specific outreach strategies were investigated and the usage of one's unique gifting and calling were explored prayerfully and creatively. Looking back at my studies at Artists For Israel Institute, it is clear to see how Hashem used this training to prepare me to answer Moshieynu and His call on my life, which came about two years after I began the AFI Institute Certification Program. Since then, during the past twenty years, I have directed a Mexican orphanage, taught in a Biblical Studies School, worked among indigenous tribal peoples, and recently have been invited to work in a major world-outreach agency specializing in ministry to Muslims. Remember the cry from the world's needy fields, "Send us laborers, but not unprepared laborers." I recommend AFI Institute for excellent ministerial training. C.O. (currently serving Hashem in Reynosa, Mexico)