Faith and Advocacy: World Relief and the 2024 U.S. Election

Our call remains the same, no matter the policy.

How We Engage in Advocacy: World Relief’s stance during the 2024 election

World Relief is a non-partisan organization: we will never endorse candidates or political parties.
We are not, however, an apolitical organization: we actively encourage our lawmakers to pursue public policies guided by biblical principles.
Committed to prayer: we are committed to the power of prayer, and we take seriously the biblical injunction to pray “for kings and all those in authority” (1 Timothy 2:2).

Where do we stand?

FAQ on refugee and immigration policy

We believe that immigration policies can and should ensure security for American citizens while demonstrating compassion and affirm the dignity of immigrants.

What is our position on immigration related policies?

Our positions on immigration-related policies align with the Evangelical Statement of Principles on Immigration Reform that World Relief helped to launch more than a decade ago.

As evangelical Christian leaders, we 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 and how do we advocate for immigrants and refugees?

At World Relief, our commitment to advocate on behalf of those who are forced to flee their homes because of dynamics such as conflict, extreme poverty and climate change is based on the example of Jesus. We believe that such advocacy is an important witness to a watching world about the character of Jesus. We do this by meeting with our elected officials on Capitol Hill, sharing data and stories of the work God is doing through World Relief in response to the world’s greatest crises, and partnering with local organizations to maximize efforts and mobilize our communities at the state and national level.

How do we partner with churches to serve refugees and other immigrants in the U.S.?

We partner with churches and community members with the information they need to educate, advocate and take action on behalf of our refugee and immigrant neighbors. We connect churches and community members with immigrant families to foster transformative relationships, where both new and long-term community members flourish and find a sense of unity and belonging. We also provide newly arrived refugees and other immigrants with access to basic necessities and begin them on the journey to belonging through English classes, immigration legal services, employment services and more.