Carl and Pat Templin established PRISM in 1980 after serving for 11 years as missionaries in Ethiopia.  Upon returning to the U.S. Carl pursued his doctoral studies at the University of Pittsburgh where he discovered increasing numbers of international students who were coming to study in the U.S.

With the assistance of local evangelical congregations here in Pittsburgh Carl began Pittsburgh Region International Student Ministries.  For many years Carl & Pat  welcomed and cared for international students and scholars and built a ministry that continues to impact the lives of international students with the good news of Jesus Christ.

In 2002, Carl retired as the Director of PRISM, but the couple has not retired from opening their hearts and home to international students.  Carl & Pat have devoted their lives to sharing the Gospel and continue to have regular contact with Ethiopian Christians and former PRISM participants.

The primary purpose of the Templin Legacy Fund is to develop and support staff members in their first three years of ministry to internationals through Pittsburgh Region International Student Ministries.

If you would like to make a gift to this fund click the donate button below.  If you would like more information on how to set up your gift, please contact Scott Boyd: scott@prismpgh.org or 412-683-0342.