Small Group Resources
We have seen an incredible transformation take place when small groups or ministry teams learn and serve together. Below you will find a selection of resources groups can utilize as they discern how to understand and respond as Christ followers to the complexities of global migration.
Books
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Seeking Refuge written by World Relief staff. Winner of Christianity Today's 2017 Book Awards.
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Welcoming the Stranger written by World Relief Staff. Revised edition published in 2018.
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Refugees In the Bible free PDF book by Tabitha McDuffee.
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8 Things You Should Know About Refugees free ebook to better understand the refugee experience.
Devotionals and exercises
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Seeking Refuge Devotional: 7 devotionals on God's heart for refugees.
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Welcoming The Stranger Guide: Discovering and Living God's Heart for Immigrants.
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Loss Simulation: 30-minute exercise to help build empathy for the refugee experience.
VIDEOS
These videos and discussion questions help us connect with the people who are searching for a place where they will be welcomed in.
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Hana & Saeed: After their home was destroyed by rockets, Hana and her children fled Syria to relative safety in a neighboring country. There they found leaders like Saeed and Clara providing help and hope for refugees and their families (4:44 minutes).
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Valley of the Children: The story of two families who were resettled into the United States (7:40 minutes).
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Al's Story: When violent extremists burned down his mother’s medical clinic and attempted to kidnap him, Al and his parents fled Iraq and were eventually resettled in the U.S. (4:03 minutes).
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The Stranger: This documentary film, commisioned by the Evangelical Immigration Table, highlights three immigrant stories and includes interviews with local and national Christian leaders (40 minutes).
Discussion Guides to accompany videos