IAFR Training - Online Opportunities

Registration Open: Fall Webinar Bundles

In the fall of 2024 we are offering several series of webinars to create a cohort-style experience where participants have the opportunity to get to know one another in a consistent group over the series of Zoom meetings. Places are limited to allow for smaller group interaction.

Sessions will be held live and will not available for access by recording.

Note: Registration is by donation of your choosing. Because of the generosity of our donors we are able to offer these resources at low or no cost. However, if you are in a position to give a donation to honor our training resources, this will enable us to continue growing our training program.

Webinar Series #1 - Key Conversations in Refugee Ministry

Global Overview of Forced Displacement + IAFR’s Continuum of Response – key terms and statistics related to forced displacement and discussion of IAFR’s Continuum of Response that describes the needs of refugees and other forcibly displaced people at different phases of the journey
Ministry in Humanitarian Contexts – a discussion of unique challenges and opportunities for Christians engaging in ministry in humanitarian contexts
Evangelism Meets Aid – maintaining a faithful Christian witness in contexts where peoples’ daily needs are unmet requires intentionality and extra care

This series will be offered twice (choose one) with sessions of 2 hours each on the following dates:

September 17, 24, and October 1 -- 9-11am CDT (UTC -5) Register here.
October 28, November 4 and 11 -- 6-8pm CDT/CST (UTC-5/UTC -6 -- note change in season during this series) Registe r here.

Webinar Series #2 - Trauma and Personal Sustainability

Our Motivations and Posture – an invitation to reflect on why and how we engage in ministry with forcibly displaced people; these foundations make a significant different in cultivating a sustainable and fruitful ministry
Walking with the Wounded – a basic introduction to trauma for the layperson with discussion of how to provide meaningful support as a friend walking with someone on a healing journey
The Cost of Caring – a conversation about how to maintain your own emotional and spiritual health while working in ministries with people who are suffering.

This series will be offered once with sessions of 90 minutes each: November 4, 11, and 18 -- 9-11am CDT (UTC -6) Register here.

Have Questions? Contact Us!

At IAFR we believe God is calling the Church to engage in life-giving ways along the Refugee Highway and to do so with integrity and with an openness to learn. Our ministry must reflect the reality that God sees, hears, and cares about what is happening to each of the more than 100 million precious people who have been forced to flee their homes by violence and persecution.