Let’s refresh this topic, now that a year has gone by. Where can a new Global Outreach Pastor learn the most about outreach to refugees around the world? In particular, where are some of the best case studies, books, and websites to help bring him up to speed? (A new Global Outreach Associate Pastor called this past week and we’d love to refer him to some quality books, websites, and other resources.) Any leads? If so, please click “Comment” following the web version of this item.
World Relief is among the best at this matter of Refugees. Each week More than Meets the Eye at morethanmeets.co will be publishing resources for working among Refugees.
Lots of good resources… including a booklet and bibliography helpful for refugee work.
Go to http://www.christar.org and search for “refugees”… there is a good amount of practical help…
I’m happy to chat with people about the dmm effort we’re working on with refugees in Sicily. It’s not a global overview, but it would be a relational look at an unfolding project.
I second the recommendation for World Relief, and I would also add Charlotte Awake. I have heard of Arrive Ministries, but I don’t know much about them. What a great question! Hope you share what you learn with us. :)
http://www.tucsonrefugeeministry.com for some real practical help in helping refugees.
It is always good to connect with networks of ministries to learn what others are up to and to find potential partners. Check out the RHP global http://www.refugeehighway.net/ and their North American expression at https://www.rhpna.com/ The RHP North America works very closely with World Concern. They are the ones behind https://wewelcomerefugees.com/ that has some good resources. I am currently helping the RHP Europe with a collaborative website (still in the making) http://www.Collaborate4Refugees.com where both those working with refugees and those with skills and resources that are needed for effective ministry can contribute. Look under “Issues” and select “media/print resources” as an example of what those working in this area have available in the languages of the refugees. The Destination tab – check out the UK, Germany, Austria for examples of countries that have contributed a significant amount of information. And the tab on Resources – should take you to some fairly substantial resource sites – mostly in the European context. The site seeks to connect practitioners so leadership can happen.
Refugee Highway-https://www.rhpna.com/
World Relief and Bethany Christian Services are doing good work. From a local church I would recommend you talk to Lee Content lcontent@calvarygr.org. She leads the refugee ministry for our body.
We have e had great success in getting refugees to help each other. We chose a go-getter from among them, and through him, he build a network of all of the refugees in our area. (Almost 200 families registered.) We tell him when we find a job opening, an apartment, a new service, etc., and he informs the community. He has a heart of gold wanting to help, and we have found it works very well. – The Middle Eastern Friendship Centre, … Arabs helping and reaching Arabs, with Canadians helping along side, rather than driving the project.
Want to get an idea of what nations are in your neighborhood – refugees and immigrants? Try this link:
http://thenations.us/
Several recent books are out on this. WCL has one they are now advertising.
Connect with World Relief for a ton of info.
If you are in the Chicagoland are there is a small refugee resettlement organization in Hammond, IN, The Welcome Network (thewelcomenet.org) that is beginning to resettle refugees. Tony Burrell is the ex dir.
He is planning a vision trip to Lebanon in July to acquaint US pastors with ministry being done there by local churches.
Find refugee families here and visit them to learn their personal stories.
CT had a great issue on refugees several months back. Great photos.