In June, Border Perspective partnered with three local churches in the Rio Grande Valley to host a Vacation Bible School for immigrant children. Using a five-day curriculum linking Bible stories to themes of migration and identity, kids learned about trusting God through the lives of Abraham, Elijah, Esther, Moses, and Jesus. The program helped children see how God is present in their own journeys and affirmed their identity in Christ amid life’s challenges.
Read MoreIn 2018, her journey with displaced people began at a refugee camp in Ethiopia, eventually leading her to the U.S.-Mexico border. Along the way, she has wrestled deeply with questions of justice, faith, and identity. She believes true discipleship is not about easy answers but about being transformed through following Jesus, even when it’s uncomfortable. In a world of competing loyalties, the question remains: who will we serve?
Read MoreThis month, 96 participants joined us at the border for Service Learning Trips — encountering stories of hope, transformation, and God's presence in unexpected places. From quiet moments in empty shelters to community-led legal clinics, each experience reminded us that God is moving, and we’re invited to join Him.
Read MoreA group of twelve pastors and denominational leaders joined us at the U.S.-Mexico border to witness the complexities of immigration firsthand. Through scripture, conversations with Border Patrol, humanitarian leaders, and local pastors, they gained deeper insight into the realities faced by immigrants and those serving them. This journey challenged them to root their perspectives in biblical justice and to respond with compassion, humility, and truth. Read on for a day-by-day reflection of their transformative experience.
Read MoreA Midwest couple’s journey to the border opened their eyes—not just to the struggles of immigrants but to the call to love their neighbors at home. Through simple acts of kindness at a local school, they became ambassadors of dignity, building trust and reflecting God’s heart. Their story reminds us that transformation begins with a “yes” to God’s call. As we step into 2025, how might He be calling you to respond?
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