A new report commissioned by our friends at the National Association of Evangelicals and World Relief is sounding an alarm that Christians cannot ignore. One Part of the Body offers sobering data on how mass deportation policies could deeply wound the American church—not just theologically, but relationally and communally.
According to the report, over 10 million Christians in the U.S.—our brothers and sisters in Christ—are vulnerable to deportation under current U.S. policies.
- That includes 1 in 18 evangelical Christians
- Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. Catholics
- 80% of those vulnerable are Christians
These are not strangers. They sit in our pews, lead our worship, care for our children, and serve in our communities. Nearly one in twelve Christians in the U.S. could be personally affected if policies continue on the path of mass deportation without meaningful reform.
This is not about partisanship. This is about people. It’s about families, unity in the Body of Christ, and what it means to live out our faith in a moment of growing fear and uncertainty. As Walter Kim, President of the National Association of Evangelicals, reminds us, “This could be one of the greatest church decline strategies ever.”
We believe it’s time for the Church to wake up to this reality—not with fear, but with compassion, courage, and a commitment to see our immigrant brothers and sisters as fully part of the family of God.
You can read the full report at worldrelief.org/onepart. We hope you’ll share it with your church leadership, your small group, and your friends.
You don’t need to be an expert to share this. Just someone willing to speak up for the Body of Christ. Watch the full conversation with Walter Kim to learn more.
Let’s get this right.
This resource answers the most common questions Christians have about immigration and equips you to engage conversations with biblical clarity, truth, and grace.