Classes for Churches
Equipping the Church to love our refugee and immigrant neighbors through classes taught by Arrive staff, hosted either at different church locations, Arrive's classrooms or hybrid with an online option.
Extending Welcome
A Biblical foundation for extending welcome to the foreigner. Participants of this 3-week course will be equipped to offer a biblical foundation for how to respond to foreigners.
3-week Course on Wednesdays
Feb 4th, 11th, & 18th, 6-7:30
In-person at our office
1515 E. 66th St., Richfield, MN 55423
What does the bible have to say about how we treat foreigners? This 3-week class (or half-day seminar style class) approaches scripture through the lens of the four overarching themes of the grand narrative and gives a brief biblical history of migration, looks at key passages that call us to welcome and care for the foreigner, defines immigration terms, and discusses a brief overview of the U.S. Immigration system and humanitarian pathways. Though we recognize that the topic of immigration involves differing perspectives, it’s most important to understand how God feels about it and how He is asking us to personally respond.
If you would like to learn more about attending or hosting the Extending Welcome Class. Call or Text Abbey or Email Abbey
Language for Community Connection
This language learning opportunity offers a free half-day training on the Growing Participator Approach. A second option is a paid 14-week class, taught by native speakers of various refugee languages.
There are two options for this language learning opportunity. The first option, The Method training, is a free half-day training on the Growing Participator Approach, or GPA. GPA is a set of activities and methods that can be applied to learn any language. You’ll leave with some activities you could try tomorrow to learn some words or phrases in your immigrant neighbor’s language. The second option is a paid 14-week class offered periodically through Arrive, taught by native speakers of various refugee languages. Watch our website for specific languages offered. Whether you commit to studying with us for several months or simply attend a half-day training, our goal is the same. We want you to feel equipped to overcome language barriers and connect with your immigrant neighbors!
Cost: The 3-hour Method (GPA) class is free.
The 14-week class costs $250 per participant, paid at registration. Arrive uses this money to hire and pay language guides.
If you would like to learn more about attending or hosting the Language for Community Connection Class. Call or Text Abbey or Email Abbey
Immigration 101
This one-hour course covers a brief overview and history of the U.S. Immigration system, humanitarian pathways, and Arrive Ministries’ role within this system as both a resettlement agency and Department of Justice Accredited legal services provider.
Tuesday, Jan 20, 6-7 pm
Hybrid – join online via Zoom or attend in person in our AM Classroom
Tuesday, February 17, Noon – 1 pm
Hybrid – join online via Zoom or attend in person in our AM Classroom
Thursday, March 12, Noon – 1 pm
This one-hour course covers a brief overview and history of the U.S. Immigration system, humanitarian pathways, and Arrive Ministries’ role within this system as both a resettlement agency and Department of Justice Accredited legal services provider.
If you would like to learn more about attending or hosting the Immigration 101 Class. Call or Text Abbey or Email Abbey
Vision Trip
A one-day Vision Trip serves as an educational and experiential experience rather than a traditional service-focused trip. Participants learn about refugees and gain hands-on experience interacting with refugee and immigrant neighbors.
Fri, March 6th
8:30 am-4:30 pm
Our one-day vision trip is an educational and experiential trip, rather than a service-oriented trip. The idea is that you come and learn more about refugees, while also getting hands-on experience interacting with our refugee and immigrant neighbors in the community. Our time together follows our holistic approach of loving refugees & immigrants practically, socially, and spiritually. This opportunity is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about Arrive and how to connect with our newest neighbors.
Cost: The only cost involved is your bus fare ($2-4) as well as your lunch out with our immigrant neighbors ($15-20).
If you would like to learn more about attending a Vision Trip. Call or Text Abbey or Email Abbey
