Senators Oppose Proposed Refugee Cuts on Religious Freedom Grounds
(RNS) — A bipartisan group of lawmakers has sent a letter to Trump administration officials calling on them not to reduce the refugee cap to zero.
New Hispanic Churches Often Do More With Less
NASHVILLE (BP) -- New Hispanic church works in the U.S. are reportedly seeing similar patterns of attendance growth and conversions as other church plants despite having a fraction of the financial support and training, and complications over immigration status, according to a new study released
Faith Groups Fear the End of Refugee Resettlement in the U.S.
(RNS) — Faith-based groups that help the U.S. government resettle refugees fear the future of their work is in jeopardy, after learning that the Trump administration is considering shutting down refugee resettlement for the coming fiscal year.
With More Migrants Stalled in Mexico, Baptists May Play Larger Role on Border
(RNS) — Waves of Baptist volunteers from across the Mid- and Southwest have flooded Texas in recent weeks to offer aid to the influx of largely Central American migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.
‘May God Bless You’: Evangelical Pastors’ Hidden Role in Human Smuggling’s Boom
Guatemala is one of the biggest sources of migrants to the US, and across the highlands of this poor Central American country, churches and clergymen also play a role in the booming business of people-smuggling.
An Immigration Story
Much of today’s news is about immigration. Perhaps we should focus on the immigrants rather than rules and regulations. I must admit I am biased, since two of our four children came from Korea.
Immigration & Pastor’s Views Spotlighted in Study
NASHVILLE (BP) -- As U.S. lawmakers continue to debate the best approach to illegal immigration, most Protestant pastors say the solution should be multifaceted, according to a study released Wednesday (Feb. 20).
The Reason That Immigrants ‘Don’t Just Come Here Legally’
Many wonder why these individuals didn’t come legally in the first place. Why sneak across the border or overstay your visa when you can simply apply for entry?
Nonstop Church Service to Protect Refugees Ends After 96 Days
A Dutch church’s nonstop 96-day vigil involving nearly 1,000 pastors and priests finally came to an end after its organizers received confirmation that a family of refugees sheltering inside the church would no longer face immediate deportation from the Netherlands.
Pelosi, DeVos Address Christian Educators on Policy and Faith
WASHINGTON (RNS) — At the opening session of the three-day Presidents Conference of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities conference on Wednesday (Jan. 30), attendees heard from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. Both spoke of their faith as an