The EFC and its partners in the
Refugee Resettlement Initiative produced this practical resource to help private sponsors welcome and settle individuals and families into a new life in Canada. The full booklet is 65 pages.
Filled with personal stories from those who have walked the path of sponsorship from the very first stages of inquiry to building relationships with the individuals and families who arrive in Canada, as well as stories and insights from refugees themselves, this resource is a tool for a discussion group or study guide in any church or community considering sponsorship. It will especially help those who want to be involved, but don’t know where to start on the journey of sponsoring refugees to Canada.
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Contents
Introduction
SECTION 1: A BIBLICAL FOUNDATION
Why should Christians and the Christian community sponsor refugees?
By Roy Berkenbosch
SECTION 2: FACTS AND STATS
Glossary: Explaining the terms
Infographics: World refugee resettlement
Infographics: Canadian refugee resettlement
Map: Refugee sponsorship across Canada
Infographics: How refugees benefit Canada
SECTION 3: CALLED TO WELCOME – SPONSORED REFUGEES
A church's story: Coming together as churches
By Karen Stiller
A refugee's story: Noori
A refugee's story: Inaz
A church's story: Teams take the lead
By David Bornman
A church's story: Prayer is crucial
By Jenny Miedema
Timeline: The sponsor's journey
Timeline: The refugee's journey
Sponsorship in action: Best practices and those to avoid
A refugee's story: Ishmael
Can my church request Christian refugees?
By Joanne Beach
SECTION 4: CALLED TO WELCOME – REFUGEE CLAIMANTS
A ministry opportunity: An opportunity to share God's goodness
By Sam Chaise
A refugee's story: Sandra
Christian organizations working with refugee claimants across Canada
SECTION 5: NEXT STEPS
Discussion questions
Thinking through the best way for you to be involved in caring for refugees
CONCLUSION
Faith-based Sponsorship Agreement Holders Working Group members
Featured authors
We answer the call to welcome