Canadian Christian Churches as Partners in Immigrant Settlement and Integration.

IMMIGRANTS; HUMAN settlements; CATHOLIC Church; HOUSING discrimination; CHURCH & the world

This article discusses the role of Canadian Christian churches in immigrant settlement and integration and discusses implications for the settlement sector. A total of 34 denominations responded to an online survey. Findings show that many churches are intentionally involved in immigrant ministry, motivated by their Christian and social concern. Existing immigrant supports are wide ranging and holistic, include the unique contribution of immigrant congregations but are limited by underdeveloped partnerships. It is in the equipping processes of leadership development, training, planning, and evaluation that churches are weakest and could benefit most from partnerships with other settlement players. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

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