Anton Dmitriev

Name of ISF Mentor: R. Kenneth Blake

What school are you attending with the help of an ISF scholarship?
Christian Evangelical Wesleyan College

What is your Major? Expected Graduation date? Future job plans?
Major: Pastor/Church planter
Expected graduation: June 2008
Future job plans: Pastoring the Wesleyan church of Vladimir

How did you first hear about ISF?
Thru Blair Ritchey, who is a pastor in a church where some ISF people are members. Blair was in Vladimir teaching an intensive course for the College and seminars for the church

Can you give a brief overview of the application and interview process that you went to prior to receiving your ISF scholarship?
I received an application form thru Ken Blake, my mentor, filled it out and committed it.

What is the greatest benefit you have received from the ISF mentoring program?
I minister in the church under my mentor's leading, and we meet a couple times a month for personal accountability and ministerial consultation.

What are the benefits of having a mentor in this stage of your life?
It is great to know there's someone who's committed to helping me thru difficult situations in life and ministry, who has a vast life and ministry experience and is supportive of me.

Can you give a brief testimonial describing what ISF means to you as you pursue your degree?
I am very thankful to ISF for their financial support that enables me to concentrate on my studies rather than worry about providing basics for my family. Without this help, I'd have to take time out of study to earn my living, and there would be no hope of completing my degree in such short a time.