About the Course

As Christians we want to bring our whole selves to our work with refugees and forcibly displaced people, yet evangelism in humanitarian aid settings is challenging. This course addresses the complexities of spiritual outreach in spaces where people's basic survival needs are unmet or are dependent on aid from NGOs and governments. Join us to learn how to maintain a faithful and fruitful witness without causing harm.

Our Motivations

Consider the role our motivations and assumptions play in how we navigate the complexity of Christian witness in humanitarian spaces.

Faithful and Fruitful Witness

Explore four anchors that help you stay true to your calling while protecting the integrity of your witness and the dignity of those you serve.

Real World Practice

Sharpen your own approach by evaluating complex, real-world ministry scenarios and considering small changes that make a big difference.

Lessons from the Refugee Highway

IAFR Training is not a one-size-fits-all program. It is principle-based rather than method driven. Lessons are informed by our team's collective years of hands on ministry experience around the world. Our passion is to help individuals and churches discern how they can engage their unique context in fruitful and sustainable ways.

Course Curriculum

7 Chapters · 20 Lessons

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    Foundations

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      Our Shared Desire

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      This is Good News!

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      Your Turn

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    Moving Past Good Intentions

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      Are Good Intentions Enough?

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      Exercise: More or Less Helpful?

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      Your Turn

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    Protective Factors

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      Our Motivations

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      Moorings in Christian Witness

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      Your Turn

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    Walk a Mile in Your Neighbor's Shoes

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      Who Holds the Key?

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      Caution: Scenario

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      Scenario Reflections

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    Real World Practice

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      Ministry Center Case Study

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      Case Study: Reflection

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      Case Study: Areas of Concern

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    Changes We Can Make

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      Situations of Extra Concern

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      Factors that Change Power Differences

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      Self Check

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    Further Resources

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      Resources

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      Thank You

Student Testimonials

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My experience overseas has shown me the dangers of these things. Often well intentioned it results in accusations from the religious majority of enticing conversions.
Charlie

USA

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So thankful to have language for the things I've experienced. Several of the resources mentioned have also already been really helpful. I'm thankful to be able to share a lot of this with my staff and leadership, as well.
Anonymous

Greece

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