David Drury |
June 1, 2020 |
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We were building a whiteboard list of favorite Bible verses in a Sunday school class. One of my friends, a stoic and stern fellow, raised his hand and recited his favorite verse ponderously: “God helps those who help themselves.” After a bit of a pause, I asked him to...
Ethan Linder |
April 6, 2020 |
COVID-19 COVID-19 News Featured News News
One of our main human illusions — the idea that we have control over our lives — has evaporated in the wake of COVID-19. Fresh groundswells of vulnerability have left nearly everyone feeling newly anxious about the next outbreak, worried about loved ones and job...
Maddi Paulsen |
September 16, 2019 |
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Tyson Foods has awarded Immigrant Connection a $65,000 grant for immigrant legal services for local residents. The grant, a substantial gift for Immigrant Connection, will provide partnership opportunities with one of the world’s largest food companies. The funds will...
Johanna Rugh |
May 31, 2019 |
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Spanish A small Hispanic congregation from the Distrito Hispano has been leading the way since last October 2018 by welcoming the stranger in its church. Moved by the love of Christ toward its neighbors, a ministry of compassion was started by The Good Shepherd...
Tricia Rife |
January 3, 2019 |
News Wesleyans in the News
Each week, Wesleyans and Wesleyan churches are featured in online news publications. If you see a news item that relates to Wesleyans, please forward the link to communications@wesleyan.org. Wesleyans in Oklahoma partnering to serve immigrants Immigrant Connection of...
Communication Team |
March 19, 2018 |
Featured News News
Immigrant Connection has 18 offices within The Wesleyan Church (TWC) with eight more locations actively engaged in the application process. The newest Immigrant Connection offices in Spartanburg, South Carolina (extension site), Carney’s Point, New Jersey, and Wesley...
Ellen Lawlesss |
November 6, 2017 |
November 6-10 Kansas City, Kansas $600/per person Immigrant Connection Shadowing Experience Event details: To complete registration please fill out the application form and upon submission and approval an invoice of $600 will be sent. There us a non refundable fee of...
TWC |
August 20, 2017 |
Blog
Immigration Connection site shadowing has proven to be the the fastest and most cost effective way to move people radically forward toward offering this community transforming ministry for immigrants in a local church. -David Drury Founding Board member of The...
Jo Anne Lyon |
February 23, 2016 |
Blog
Yesterday I sat in a freshly painted, modestly furnished classroom of a growing Wesleyan Church in El Monte, California. The breeze through the open door increased in warmth as we sat for several hours. We began the official work but I sensed there were things to talk...
David Drury |
February 20, 2016 |
Blog
Immigration is an issue, but immigrants are people. See this map of how dozens of Wesleyan churches are transforming their communities by offering low cost legal services and the love of Jesus Christ to their immigrant neighbors. Approved – Recognized Representative...
David Drury and Gloria Lopez |
October 13, 2015 |
Blog
The Immigrant Connection office at La Iglesia El Camino in Greenville, South Carolina was featured in this news report. We apologize for the low quality of the video, but make no apologies for the amazingly high quality service that this church is providing immigrants...
Gloria Lopez |
August 19, 2015 |
Blog
On August 12th-15th, 2015 more than 15 Immigrant Connection BIA Representatives gathered together at Olathe Wesleyan, the second Immigrant Connection Site to be launched in The Wesleyan Church. This gathering enabled us to continue to pursue Rev. Frankie...
Raleigh Macon |
July 14, 2015 |
News
Since its foundation, La Iglesia El Camino in Greenville, South Carolina has been a church that lives out its mission statement: “A place where: We study, learn, and practice the Word of God with love, faithfulness, and loyalty.” Led by Reverend Frankie...
Adam Lipscomb and Katie Hanna-White |
April 16, 2015 |
News
Para leer este artículo en español oprime aqui. Our city in West Michigan is full of immigrant churches, many of which started 100 years ago. Those churches have been a tremendous blessing to our city — and to those ethnic groups that migrated here back then....
Adam Lipscomb |
January 5, 2015 |
Blog
Radiant Church, una dinámica Iglesia de Los Wesleyan, que tiene 4 a ños y esta localizada en Des Moisnes, IA, sostuvo recientemente Un taller de dos horas para pastores de su comunidad acerca de la defensa de inmigración. Pastores y lideres de la comunidad de la gran...
Adam Lipscomb |
December 18, 2014 |
Blog
Radiant Church, a dynamic 4-year old Wesleyan church in Des Moines, IA, recently held a 2-hour immigration advocacy workshop for pastors in their community. Pastors and community leaders from the greater Des Moines area enjoyed a lunch catered by Chic-fil-A as they...
TWC |
December 11, 2014 |
Blog
Below are some suggestions & ideas to become more aware of what’s going on: SEEK SCRIPTURE: Pray through the “I Was A Stranger” 40 day bookmark. Host a workshop Start a small group study Preach a sermon (click here for examples) LEARNING MORE...
TWC |
December 10, 2014 |
Blog
For Churches who want to take action and launch an immigration legal ministry site, we have listed five immediate recommended resources to explore below. WATCH THE BELOW 30 MINUTE VIDEO Capacity Building Attorney, Courtney Tudi at World Relief explains in 30 minutes...
David Drury |
November 20, 2014 |
News
Moments ago, on November 20, 2014, the President of the United States announced that he would be making executive orders to give the opportunity for millions of people in the states who currently do not have documentation to apply for temporary legal status. This...
TWC |
November 7, 2014 |
Blog
Thank you for your recommendation to approve a trainee for one of our Immigrant Connection Shadowing Experiences. Your recommendation will help assist the Immigrant Connection Ministry of The Wesleyan Church in assessing the possibility of this trainee leading and...
TWC |
November 7, 2014 |
Blog
In order to receive recognition and accreditation from the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), a site must demonstrate that “it has at its disposal adequate knowledge and experience in immigration law. This is accomplished through the individual applying for...
David Drury |
October 21, 2014 |
News
The Wesleyan Church has joined together with more than a dozen other denominations and organizations to form The Immigration Alliance, organizing to equip local churches across the country to provide immigration legal services to under-resourced immigrants. Speaking...
Sarah Einselen, News Editor |
September 15, 2014 |
Blog
Neither bees nor a chill wind could faze Coral Briseno or Grisel Elias as they dished up tacos, flautas and other traditionally Mexican foods Saturday. It was “Probadita de México,” or “Taste of Mexico,” at The Bridge Community Church on Linden Avenue, where the...
