World Relief joined national evangelical leaders to release an "Evangelical Statement of Principles for Immigration Reform" at a press conference on Capitol Hill. A first for many, the signing of this statement is the beginning of a multi-year campaign to mobilize Christians to advocate for immigration reform.

In response to the moral, economic and political crisis created by the broken immigration system, these individuals recognized that the force of their own efforts could be multiplied by coming together and forming the "Evangelical Immigration Table," a politically and theologically diverse coalition of evangelicals dedicated to ministering to immigrants and advocating a cohesive immigration reform message and strategy. Formally launching the Table's efforts, the "Evangelical Statement of Principles for Immigration Reform," issues a call for a bipartisan solution on immigration that:

• Respects the God-given dignity of every person

• Protects the unity of the immediate family

• Respects the rule of law

• Guarantees secure national borders

• Ensures fairness to taxpayers

• Establishes a path toward legal status and/or citizenship for those

who qualify and who wish to become permanent residents

Why is immigration reform important to evangelicals? Learn more on the Welcoming the Stranger FAQ's page. welcomingthestranger.org

Catholic Church Supports Evangelical Statement on Immigration Reform - Michael Gryboski, Christian Post - June 13, 2012 - Read More

Evangelical Group Calls for New Stance on Illegal Immigration - Trip Gabriel, The New York Times - June 12, 2012 - Read More

Evangelicals Push Immigration Reform by Lobbying and Preaching - Elise Foley, Huffington Post - June 12, 2012 - Read More

Evangelical Group Calls for Bipartisan, 'Humane' Immigration Reform - Jerilyn Forsythe - June 12, 2012 - Read More

Evangelicals Press Congress on Immigration - Chris Lisee, The Washington Post - June 12, 2012 - Read More

Supreme Court Tosses 'Christian Candy Cane' Case - Chris Lisee - June 12, 2012 - Read More

Liberal, Conservative Evangelicals Unite for Immigration Reform - June 2012 - Read More

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Immigration Breakthrough - Stephan Bauman - June 15, 2012 - Read More