Meet April--Q & A

Q: Why did you start working with refugees? With what organization?

A: I began working with refugees through a job with Catholic Charities where I taught English classes. I have continued several relationships that I made during that time and through those relationships have met even more refugee families. Now, I kind of have my own unofficial ministry with refugees. Soon, I will continue this ministry in San Francisco.


Q: What kinds of things do you do with refugee ministry?

A: My ministry is very relational. I simply befriend them and spend time visiting them in their home, having tea with them, sharing meals with them, and getting to know them. If they have children, I will take their kids to the park, etc. As I get to know them and their needs, I try to help with any material needs that they have. As I get to know them, I try to find opportunities to share Christ with them. I ask questions about their beliefs so that I can share about mine. With a couple of the families, I have had an opportunity to do Chronological Bible Storying with them, in which my friend and I told them the major stories of Scripture from Creation to the Ascension of Christ.


Q: What is your goal working with them?

A:  My goal is to get to know them and share Christ with them. I desire to illustrate Christ's love for them through words and deeds.


Q: What countries do you work with?
A: Mostly Afghanis.


Q: Any advice about working with refugees?

A: Refugees are people just like us. They love getting to know us and are honored when someone takes the time to get to know them, to come to their home, or to invite them to theirs. Take the time to get to know them, their culture, their food, what they believe. Get involved in their lives. Through this it opens the door to share Christ with them.

Q:  Why would you suggest others get involved in refugees?

A:  Refugees are from many closed countries that is very difficult for Christians to get into. Many of them are Muslim. Therefore, we have an opportunity and a God-given responsibility to reach them here in America. Not to mention, working with refugees is a blessing and a joy! They are precious people.

Thanks April!