New England Perspectives
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Why Immigrants Are Important To Me
Immigration is a hot issue in today’s polarized political climate. Everyone has a list of concerns formed by their own experiences and ideology. I surely can’t hope to address all those concerns, that is a job for someone else. But I am happy to share the reason why I think helping immigrants integrate well into our culture is an important gospel issue.
5 Ministry Ideas to Reach Out to Immigrants in Your Church’s Community
Some churches in our region are partnering with different immigrant groups for ministry purposes. Others are looking to find a way to reach immigrant groups within their surrounding areas. Here are some basic ways churches are ministering to different people groups…
The Immigrant Reality, Missions, and the Multicultural Church
For the first time in recorded history, the number of people who are being forced to flee their homes has surpassed 60 million individuals (about twice the population of Texas). The refugee crisis is unprecedented in magnitude. And the West is awakening to it because we are realizing that this crisis can affect us. It became relatable when we were gripped by the photo of Aylan Kurdi washed up on the shores of Turkey.