Thank God for Women — You Have Taught Me
Thank God for Women is a blog series rooted in gratitude for the strength, courage, and incredible capacity women demonstrate. World Relief’s calling does not single out women. And yet, each year our work impacts around 7 million people, some 80% of them women and children. In sub–Saharan Africa, where the impact of climate change…
Read MoreCHURCH LEADERS: A Prayer of Protest for the Church — Thy Kingdom Come
The current refugee crisis (the 65 million around the world, and the current discourse in the U.S.) has brought to the surface one of the hardest things about following Jesus—at least for me. As Christians, we believe that Jesus has already defeated evil, sin, and death. As Christians, we also know that evil, sin,…
Read MoreWorld Relief Echoes Concerns of Rev. Samuel Rodriguez Pertaining Anxieties Within Immigrant Communities
World Relief stands with Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), and also a former World Relief board member. Amid increased anxieties among immigrant communities in the U.S., Rev. Rodriguez recently issued this statement.
Read MoreWorld Relief Announces the Layoff of 140+ Staff and Closure of Five Local Offices Due to the Trump Administration’s Reduction in Refugee Resettlements in the U.S.
As a direct result of the recent decision by the Trump Administration to dramatically reduce the number of refugees resettled in the U.S. throughout fiscal year 2017, World Relief has been forced to make the difficult decision to layoff 140+ staff members across its U.S. Ministry and close local offices in Boise, Idaho; Columbus, Ohio; Miami, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; and Glen Burnie, Maryland.
Read MoreSeparating Fact from Fear in the Refugee Ban
[The following post was written by Tim Breene, CEO of World Relief.] In today’s connected world, the rapid dispersion of half-truths—and even blatant lies—is disturbing. This is especially true as it relates to the discussion around the ban of refugees to the United States. As Christians, we should care about this. If truth is malleable,…
Read MoreWorld Relief President Reacts to 9th Circuit Ruling
We are heartened by this ruling as it keeps open a lifeline for so many refugees already feeling traumatized and unwelcome. So many families, already separated for long periods by terror, war and persecution can now continue the process of being reunited.
Read More100 evangelical leaders sign ad denouncing Trump’s refugee ban
World Relief published a full-page newspaper ad featuring 100+ evangelical leaders urging President Trump to reconsider refugee-related executive order. Read story
Read MoreEvangelical Leaders from All 50 States Urge President Trump to Reconsider Reduction in Refugee Resettlement
As Refugee-Related Executive Order Makes Its Way Through the Courts, Top Evangelicals Speak Up via Full-Page Ad in Today’s Washington Post
Read MoreNew York Times Published Op-Ed Written by World Relief President Scott Arbeiter
In his op-ed, “I’m Pro-Life, and Pro-Refugee,” Scott Arbeiter, President of World Relief, explores how to expand from a traditional pro-life agenda towards an even more inclusive approach—one that embraces refugees. Read Op-Ed
Read MoreWe are Pro-refugee and Pro-security
We have recently been both praised and criticized for taking a public stand regarding the executive order on immigrants and refugees. Our critics have quite reasonably asked us why we would take a policy stand on this issue. Following is our view on how we use our voice on behalf of those we serve.
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