Welcoming immigrants and refugees

 

Borderless works with local churches in cross-cultural mission, reaching refugees and immigrants who are building new lives in our communities. Escaping war, political or religious persecution, moving for economic reasons or as international workers and students, many come from countries and people groups where there is no viable gospel witness. Crossing borders, leaving all that is known behind, they come in search of a better life. We work to welcome these travelers, build relationships with them, and in doing so, introduce them to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Many come searching for peace.

Adam was one of those.

 

Born in North Africa, he found his way to Canada. Adam met a follower of Jesus who had a peace Adam couldn’t explain.  

Watch Adam's story

GLOBAL OUTREACH TO IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES

Loving our neighbor

We embrace the biblical principle of “welcoming the sojourner”, offering practical help and services like English classes and assistance through the many challenges faced by foreigners in transition.

Making Disciples

We learn culture and language, and participate in the community life of those we hope to reach, seeking genuine relationships where sharing Christ is a natural expression of our friendship.

Partnering with Churches

We bring our knowledge of Africa and our missional expertise, offering coaching, resources, and inspiration to local churches as we come beside them to reach the immigrants and refugees in their midst.

Stories and Articles

They Just Need You

“Refugees just need you. Everyone has something to bring. It’s about being available.”

Read on to discover how Els and her family are living intentionally in their home country of Belgium in order to reach their immigrant neighbors with the love of Christ.

Outreach Snapshot | Brazil

If you happened upon this little town not knowing where you were, your senses would say Africa. Young Africans walk and bus around. The buildings are made of colorful concrete. Bananas grow plentiful on trees. Street food is sold in the city square. Motorcycles and cars co-exist on the roads.

But you’re not in Africa!

WHAT LOVE IS THIS?

I was very curious about this book. I would hold the light of my phone up to the book and read.

When I got to the part about Jesus when he was on the cross, I started to cry. Me alone, I started to cry. I felt this feeling that was hard to describe because I was young. “Who would do this for me?” I wondered.

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Our ministry activities vary by location, but some of the common ways we work:

For immigrants and refugees:

  • Welcoming and visiting new arrivals
  • English or other language classes
  • Help with documents, appointments
  • Help with homework
  • Driving instruction
  • Home setup and repairs
  • Serving through food banks
  • and more

For Churches:

  • Coaching and workshops on diaspora ministry strategy, African and Arab culture, and Islam 
  • Leading discovery teams 
  • Supporting church outreach 
  • Mobilizing and helping with new initiatives