Immigration: Discussion with Matthew Soerens & Jenny Hwang, co-authors of the book, "Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion and Truth in the Immigration Debate"
Matthew Soerens is the US Church Training Specialist for World Relief, where he focuses on helping churches to grapple with the complex issue of immigration. Matthew previously worked as a Board of Immigration Appeals-accredited legal counselor at World Relief's local office in Wheaton, Illinois, and prior to that he spent time with World Relief's local counterpart organization in Nicaragua. He earned his Master's Degree from DePaul University and his Bachelor's Degree from Wheaton College. He is the co-author of Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion & Truth in the Immigration Debate (InterVarsity Press, 2009). Originally from Neenah, Wisconsin, Matthew now lives in suburban Chicago.
Jenny Hwang is the Director of Policy and Advocacy for the Refugee and Immigration Program at World Relief. In her role, Jenny advocates for just and compassionate legislation that affects refugees and other immigrants. She is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and the co-author of Welcoming the Stranger; Justice, Compassion, & Truth in the Immigration Debate (InterVarsity Press, 2009). She lives in Baltimore, Maryland with her husband.
See other Immigration Resources.
Selected faculty Op/Ed articles on a Christian Approach to Immigration include Dr. Marc Clauson, Mrs. Marlena Graves, Dr. Barb Loach, and Dr. Bert Wheeler.
March 29-30, 2011, Cedarville University Jeremiah Chapel, Dixon Ministry Center
Tuesday at 7 p.m: Authors Soerens & Hwang will share an overview of their book and why this topic should be of importance to professing Christians. They will be interviewd by Dr. Deb Haffey (Sr. Professor, Communication Arts, Cedarville University). And there will be a time of Q&A from the audience (questions to be submitted in writing).
Wednesday at 7 p.m: Soerens & Hwang will address how Christians can be advocates for a biblical approach to the issues of immigration. There will be a time of Q&A and moderated discussion with the audience.
A Moderated Discussion between Marvin Olasky and Jim Wallis
March 11, 2010, Cedarville University
Jeremiah Chapel, Dixon Ministry Center
Dr. Stanton Jones, Provost of Wheaton College and author of Ex-gays: A Longitudinal Study of Religiously Mediated Change in Sexual Orientation
October 28, 2009, Cedarville University
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"Can homosexuals change? The current state of the debate"
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"Is homosexual conduct wrong? A Biblical response to contemporary challenges"
Help for Those who Experience Same-Sex Attraction:
Guidance for Parents, Pastors, and Friends
Dr. Mark Yarhouse, one of the leading evangelical voices on same-sex attraction, will speak of a biblical understanding of sexual identity and how change can occur for those who experience conflict between their identities as faithful followers of Christ and their sexual orientation.
October 19-20, 2010, Cedarville University
Jeremiah Chapel, Dixon Ministry Center
The Christian's Responsibility in Health Care
Gianna Jessen has what she refers to as the "gift" of Cerebral Palsy. Gianna's biological mother was 17 when she had a saline abortion in her third trimester, but Gianna survived. Her medical records state, "born during saline abortion"...this is what caused her Cerebral Palsy. Her life has been covered by many major news media outlets, reaching many people with a message of hope and conviction. View more information on the Health Care Ethics Conference or on Gianna Jessen.
September 15, 2010, Cedarville University
10:00 AM - Jeremiah Chapel, Dixon Ministry Center
Dr. Nigel M. de S. Cameron will lead a discussion about the Christian’s responsibility to provide health care for vulnerable members of our society including those with physical disabilities, the unborn, and those without access to affordable health care. View more information on the Health Care Ethics Conference.
September 15, 2010, Cedarville University
7:00 PM -
Jeremiah Chapel, Dixon Ministry Center
Dr. Kathy McReynolds is the Director of Public Policy for the Joni and Friends Christian Institute on Disability, where she contributes to the organization on many levels. She develops position papers on the many ethical issues in bioethics that Joni and Friends seek to promote and influence. She specializes in ethical issues in genetic enhancement research. View more information on the Health Care Ethics Conference or on Joni and Friends.
September 16, 2010, Cedarville University
10:00 AM - Jeremiah Chapel, Dixon Ministry Center
What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity and Why it Matters
by Gabe Lyons
February 26, 2009