Refugees – Canadian Small Church Ministry Centre

Episode #71 – Alison Witt – Refugees and the Small Church

Alison Witt works with refugees, particularly in the Hamilton area. She also serves with a Canadian refugee assistance institution called IAFR. Her insight into the compassion ministry of small churches reaching out to refugees is well worth the listen.

Refugee ministry with a focus on ESL support and personal stories.
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Refugee housing and support in Hamilton, Ontario.
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How churches can help refugees in Canada through home hosting and affordable rentals.
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Refugee ministry challenges and opportunities for small churches.
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Embracing newcomers and refugees in small churches.
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Episode #38 – Susan Saunders – Refugees and small churches – stories you’ll want to hear

Susan Saunders served on a refugee resettlement committee, bringing refugees to Bridgetown, Nova Scotia. Her stories are compelling and give a peek into the work a small church may undertake to bring refugees to Canada.

Episode #37 – Mark Reece – Refugee ministry is suited to small churches

Mark Reece has been involved with refugee resettlement in the Maritimes for over a decade. As a pastor he has navigated the work needed to bring refugees to Canada, has worked with steering teams that provided the ground work, and has seen the love and compassion of the church and community reach out to refugees.