WELCOMING OUR GLOBAL NEIGHBORS WITH THE LOVE OF CHRIST
At the Refugee and Immigrant Network (RAIN), we see an incredible opportunity to engage our Alliance churches in welcoming, building relationships, and sharing the gospel with refugees and immigrants.
Matthew 25:35 "...I was a stranger and you welcomed me."
JOIN US!
RAIN Meet & Greet
Sunday, January 18th
7-8 PM | Muirfield Room
We look forward to RAIN fellowship and the latest news from Dr. Cathy Sigmund!
(light refreshments will be served)
RAIN Workshop
From Welcome to Leadership: Empowering refugees & immigrants to use their gifts in the American Church
By: Adela Lipanda and Anya Holcomb
Hear the inspiring story of Adela, who came to the U.S. as a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo and is now a pastor and leader in an Alliance church. As Adela shares her personal journey, we’ll explore practical ways churches can recognize and release the gifts, experiences, and perspectives of newcomers from around the world. Walk away with tools to help your church become a place where global voices are not just welcomed—but are heard, valued, and mobilized for kingdom impact.
Visit the RAIN booth for more info!
WHO IS RAIN?
We are a network of Alliance practitioners worldwide, including churches, ministries, and districts, who are passionate about and committed to showing the love of Christ to our global neighbors via refugee and immigrant ministry.
MINISTRY FOCUS AREAS (W.E.T.)
We aim to provide churches and leaders with tools and resources to create ministries that build bridges, foster belonging, and share Christ’s love across cultures.
Welcoming
We support Alliance churches in welcoming our global neighbors with Christ's love and compassion, just as He welcomes us into His Kingdom.
Engagement
We equip Alliance churches to engage their global neighbors through vibrant diaspora ministries. These initiatives include English conversation classes, welcome resource centers, immigration legal service partnerships, health and wellness programs, community gardens and markets, after-school and children's programs, and cultural and ethnic events.
Training
We partner to train ministry leaders worldwide in strategies that address the needs of diaspora groups, refugees, immigrants, and those who serve them.
WELCOMING DEVOTIONAL BIBLE
RAIN's welcoming-themed devotional Bible app highlights God's heart for all people.
- FREE, complete, easy-to-read version (ERV) of the Bible
- 20+ refugee & immigrant short stories, representing 5 continents and 18 countries
- Introduction for all books of the Bible by faculty/staff of Alliance institutions
- 120+ Devotionals by 100+ Alliance leaders, refugee and immigrant workers, and global affiliates
WE NEED YOUR HELP
We believe that by creating an online network, we can connect Alliance practitioners already engaged in refugee and immigrant ministries. Together, we can catalyze a Kingdom-focused movement, empowering and expanding this work across the U.S.
We invite you to check out our resources, ministry partner blog, and ways to partner with us.
Learn more about our Wells of Refuge Bible App and upcoming Trainings. Also, find helpful information on recent changes in immigration policies and important resource links.
Learn more about our ministry partners and how they are involved in welcoming, equipping, and engaging refugee and immigrant communities in meaningful ways.
RAIN cannot do this critical work without your support. Click here to find out how to PARTNER with RAIN, how to GIVE, and how to PRAY. We would love to pray for you and your ministry as well.
PLEASE PRAY
We, at RAIN, are deeply saddened and concerned about the tragic situations unfolding worldwide.
Join us in praying for those who have been exposed to the horrors of war, violence, poverty, and loss; for those who stay and those who are being displaced.
RAIN is currently working with partners around the world to prepare information and training resources for Alliance Churches who want to engage.
