Migration and the Renewing of American Evangelicalism

Cindy Wu is the director of diaspora ministries at Mosaic Formation, where she serves as an author, missions mobilizer, spiritual director and community organizer. She and her husband, David, co-founded Mosaic Formation, a ministry dedicated to spiritual growth and cross-cultural engagement. Wu’s ministry passions include welcoming refugees and advancing global missions. She is the co-author of “Our Global Families: Christians Embracing Common Identity in a Changing World” (with Todd M. Johnson) and the author of “A Better Country: Embracing the Refugees in Our Midst.” She holds a Master of Arts in religion from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

Daniel Montañez is the founder and director of the Mygration Christian Conference. He is also a Ph.D. student at Boston University, a professor of theology and ethics, and the director of the Migration Crisis Initiative for the Church of God. Montañez is committed to empowering immigrant communities through ministry, scholarship and social engagement. His work bridges academic research and practical ministry, focusing on the theological response to migration and the role of the church in addressing global displacement. He regularly speaks at conferences and churches on issues of immigration, justice and Christian ethics. Montañez holds a Master of Arts in theological studies from Asbury Theological Seminary and a Master of Theology from Duke Divinity School.

Aerlande Wontamo is the senior vice president of U.S. programs at World Relief. She has worked in the refugee and immigrant services field for more than 15 years. Prior to joining World Relief, Wontamo spent a decade with Lutheran Social Services, beginning her career as a case manager and eventually serving as regional director for Maryland and Virginia. She brings extensive experience in program development, organizational leadership and advocacy on behalf of displaced populations. Wontamo is passionate about building equitable systems that empower immigrants and refugees to thrive in their new communities. She holds a master’s degree in public administration from George Mason University.

Jennifer Moya is the director of operations at Border Perspective, where she leads cross-functional teams and oversees key initiatives to ensure the smooth execution of service-learning experiences. Her work focuses on operational excellence, strategic alignment and impact-driven leadership. With experience in team management, budgeting and process improvement, Moya fosters inclusive collaboration and sustainable growth in the communities Border Perspective serves. She is passionate about creating systems that empower teams and support the organization’s mission of serving immigrant and border communities with dignity and compassion. Moya holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Todd Johnson is a professor of mission and global Christianity and co-director of the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He also serves as a Research Fellow at Boston University, focusing on global religious demography. Todd has authored numerous works on world Christianity and religious statistics, including co-editing the World Christian Encyclopedia and contributing to the Atlas of Global Christianity. His research centers on the quantitative study of religious affiliation and trends worldwide, with an emphasis on Christianity in the Global South. He has lectured in more than 40 countries and regularly advises international organizations on religious and cultural dynamics. Johnson holds a Ph.D. in theology from Boston University.

Walter Kim became the president of the National Association of Evangelicals in January 2020. He previously served as a pastor at Boston’s historic Park Street Church and at churches in Vancouver, Canada and Charlottesville, Virginia, as well as a campus chaplain at Yale University. He preaches, writes and engages in collaborative leadership to connect the Bible to the intellectual and cultural issues of the day. He regularly teaches in conferences and classrooms; addresses faith concerns with elected officials and public institutions; and provides theological and cultural commentary to leading news outlets. He serves on the boards of Christianity Today and World Relief and consults with a wide range of organizations. Kim received his Ph.D. from Harvard University in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, his M.Div. from Regent College in Vancouver, and his B.A. from Northwestern University.