What if the Church were known for loving her neighbors?
Learn. Connect. Be nourished.
Phoenix Refugee Connections equips Christians across Phoenix to love their refugee neighbors.
What We Do
Training
Interactive Refugee Ministry 101 workshops give a baseline understanding of the U.S. refugee resettlement program, God’s heart for the foreigner and the Church’s unique role, local volunteer opportunities, and more.
Browse upcoming workshops below, or contact us to host one at your facility.
Mobilizing
Educated, equipped volunteers are sent out to fill gaps in the community through other local organizations.
Attend a Refugee Ministry 101 workshop, participate in an “On-Ramp” activity, join us on Facebook, or contact us to learn about other ways you can serve! Browse upcoming events in the calendar below.
Networking
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Ecc. 4:12b
Those already volunteering or working in refugee ministry can find encouragement, resources, and life-giving collaboration through periodic Refugee Ministry 301 Gatherings and the active Facebook group.
Upcoming Events
Phoenix Refugee Connections has gathered and equipped more than 1,200 people from 165 churches to love their refugee neighbors since 2008.
What people are saying
“This training really enlightened me and dispelled some assumptions.”
— Refugee Ministry Workshop 101 Participant
“This training deepened my commitment and gave me confidence to step out beyond my comfort zone.”
— Refugee Ministry Workshop 101 Participant
“Thank you for your very informative seminar. I did not know how to help and plug in to the Valley's refugee ministries before that day. I was so happy to learn of multiple opportunities for myself and our whole congregation.”
— Local Phoenix Pastor
Great to meet you!
Phoenix Refugee Connections began in 2008 as a small group of Christ followers with a common goal to empower their refugee friends to become thriving, self-sufficient American citizens. This de-centralized network presently is facilitated by Mary Kaech and Mars Adema who together have over 20 years’ experience in refugee ministry.
Who is a refugee?
A refugee is a person who has been forced to flee his or her home country because of persecution, war or violence. Refugees have a well-founded fear of persecution based on their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. They cannot safely return home or are afraid to do so. Refugees span all faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds, and each one is made in the image of God.
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