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Learn About Immigration
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A World on the Move
CourseDiscover how God works through migration and how the Church is uniquely called to respond. This course equips you with biblical insights and practical steps to walk alongside displaced people.
Free
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Get to Know World Relief
CourseExplore World Relief and our work around the world and in your local community. Estimated time to complete: 30 minutes.
Free
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The Asylum Seeker's Journey
CourseThis course will help you understand the facts about asylum and provide a clear overview of asylum seekers in the United States. Est. time to complete: 45 minutes.
Free
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The Refugee's Journey
CourseWhat does the term "refugee" mean? How do refugees come to the U.S.? How do organizations like World Relief fit in? Explore these questions and more in The Refugee’s Journey. 45 minutes.
Free
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Welcoming the Stranger
CourseBased on the book by Matthew Sorens and Jenny Yang, this course is a journey into thinking biblically about immigration. This course offers space for listening, learning, reflection, and transformation. Estimated time to complete: 90 minutes.
$49
Explore Christian Perspectives on Immigration
Learn On Your Own or In a Group
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Welcoming the Stranger
CourseBased on the book by Matthew Sorens and Jenny Yang, this course is a journey into thinking biblically about immigration. This course offers space for listening, learning, reflection, and transformation. Estimated time to complete: 90 minutes.
$49
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Welcoming the Stranger: Small Group
CourseExplore immigration through a biblical lens with your small group. Gain deep insights into compassion, justice, and hospitality. Join us in this transformative journey.
$59
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No Longer Strangers
CourseDiscover how meaningful relationships with immigrants can transform your understanding of evangelism. Based on the book, this course offers reflection prompts, expert insights, and actionable steps to inspire change in your life and church. 90 mins.
$59
Gain Cultural Insights
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Afghan Culture Guide
CourseThis course offers a foundational understanding of Afghan history and culture, including best practices for interacting with your new Afghan friends. Estimated time to complete is 90 minutes.
$49
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Congolese Culture Guide
CourseThis course offers a foundational understanding of Congolese history and culture, including best practices for interacting with your new Congolese friends. The estimated time to complete is 90 minutes.
$49
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Syrian Culture Guide
CourseThis course offers a foundational understanding of Syrian history and culture, including best practices for interacting with your new Syrian friends. Estimated time to complete is 90 minutes.
$49
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Ukrainian Culture Guide
CourseThis course offers a foundational understanding of Ukrainian history and culture, including best practices for interacting with your new Ukrainian friends. Estimated time to complete is 90 minutes.
$49
Navigate Differences in Relationships
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Navigating Friendships
CourseLearn to build empowering, long-lasting friendships with those who may differ from you in culture, socio-economic status, and religion, and best practices for supporting a friend who lives with trauma. Estimated time to complete: 60 minutes.
$49
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Embracing Cultural Differences
CourseExplore the basics of cross-cultural friendship and gain a framework for how to recognize, navigate and be enriched by cultural differences.
$49
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Bridging Economic Differences
CourseHow do we engage in friendship with those of a different economic status than us without causing harm? This course will challenge you to widen your definition of poverty and move towards mutuality and authenticity in friendships.
$49
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Navigating the Effects of Trauma
CourseBuild awareness and sensitivity to how the effects of trauma may be at play in friendships, and how we can support those who experience the effects of trauma in their everyday lives.
$49
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Engaging Religious Differences
CourseHow do you effectively welcome and befriend neighbors of different faith backgrounds? Examine the importance of religious sensitivity in friendships with immigrants, and explore mindsets for healthy spiritual conversations in interfaith friendships.
$49
Build Skills to Support Newcomers
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Adult Education Basics
CourseWhether you’re teaching English or working with adults in any type of workshop or learning session, this course offers practical guidance for how to teach and support adult students.
$49
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Career Mentoring
CourseEquipping you to mentor a career-seeking immigrant with confidence. Estimated time to complete: 90 minutes.
$59
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Citizenship Tutoring
CourseLearn the ins and outs of the U.S. naturalization test and how to help an English language learner feel confident as they prepare for their interview. Estimated time to complete: 5 hours.
$59
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Digital Literacy Skills Curriculum
CourseA framework and library for teaching digital literacy, in and outside the classroom. Lessons for 4 different language levels to help your learners access the skills they need.
Free
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Early Childhood
CourseThis course will give you practical tools, helpful information, and best practices in early childhood development. Est. time to complete: 60 minutes.
$59
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English Conversation Partners
CourseEverything you need to support an English learner. Be a culturally sensitive language partner, and choose helpful topics of conversation to support your new friend as they learn English. 90 mins.
$59
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ESL Tutoring
CourseEmpower your learner(s) to reach their goals through purposeful tutoring. Learn to assess and track progress, design engaging lessons, and adapt materials with confidence so you can meet your learner where they are. 90 minutes.
$49
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Health Advocate
CourseLearn how to support a newly arrived immigrant with their health needs as they get used to life in the U.S. Est. time to complete: 1 hour
$59
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Volunteer Leaders
BundleBuild a foundation to help you represent World Relief with clarity and compassion.
$49
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Youth Tutoring and Mentoring
CourseThis course will equip youth volunteers to engage immigrant youth with confidence. Estimated time to complete: 90 minutes.
$59
Course Bundles
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Stand with Immigrants
BundleThree action-oriented courses equip you to respond to increasing immigration enforcement. Learn how to help immigrants understand their rights, connect them to trusted legal resources and mobilize your church to host a community event.*
Free
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World Refugee Day Course Bundle
BundleIn honor of World Refugee, we've curated this bundle of courses to help enrich your understanding of the refugee experience.
$49
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Church Leader's ToolKit
BundleCore resources to help church leaders explore and respond to immigration issues in their communities.
$49
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Welcoming the Stranger Small Group Experience
BundleThis 8-week study invites participants to journey into one of the most complex issues of our day – immigration. Your group will examine immigration from a biblical perspective, moving towards informed action as an expression of your Christian faith.
$59