Christian Conscience
Can the Church Change the World for Good?
In late January, 2025, government policy changes were rolled out at breakneck speed, shocking the humanitarian and development community and impacting millions experiencing vulnerability around the world. At World Relief, we experienced this first-hand. Promised funding for nearly 4,000 newly-arrived refugees in the U.S. under our care was stopped, abruptly and unexpectedly. Beyond the U.S.,…
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Read MoreA Journey of Welcome with Bri Stensrud
Women of Welcome (WOW) is a community dedicated to diving into scripture to understand God’s heart for the immigrant and refugee. It has quickly grown into a strong and responsive group of Christian women led by Director, Bri Stensrud.
Read MoreWhat Hurricane Milton Taught Me About Everyday Generosity
The day after Hurricane Milton, Allison sat at a stoplight in Palmetto, FL and burst into tears. Trace her journey of feeling seen.
Read MoreLet Us Be the Church by Jon Guerra: The Story Behind the Song
Jon Guerra’s song, Let Us Be the Church, helps Christians reflect on the church’s role in our world today.
Read MoreEmpowering Change: How Biblical Advocacy Shapes Our Response to Global Crises
For eighty years, our staff and our vast, global network of church-based volunteers have come alongside those facing crises of disease, hunger, poverty and displacement, directly meeting physical and spiritual needs.
Read MoreVolunteer Appreciation Week: Q&A with Volunteer Laura Hornby
In celebration of Volunteer Appreciation Week, we’re sharing encouragement and advice from World Relief volunteer Laura Hornby.
Read MoreLet Us Be the Church by Jon Guerra: The Story Behind the Song
Jon Guerra’s song, Let Us Be the Church, helps Christians reflect on the church’s role in our world today.
Read MoreFinding Refuge in God: A Call to Empathy and Action
Psalm 46:1-3 is not about literal storms. But the psalmist is using a storm to show us something: when the uninvited, uncontrollable chaos of life comes our way— “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help”.
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