The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) has released This Is My Immigrant Neighbor, a new video series highlighting the personal stories of Christians shaped by relationships with their immigrant neighbors. The release comes at a time when immigration continues to dominate national headlines, and many churches are seeking biblical, practical ways to respond with compassion. 

“Immigration persists as one of our nation’s most polarizing issues. Too often, however, policy debates obscure the lived reality of immigrants who are caught in a broken and outdated system. Many beloved neighbors are wrongly villainized, live with uncertainty and are burdened by fear,” said Walter Kim, president of the National Association of Evangelicals. “This series, ‘This Is My Immigrant Neighbor,’ features the real stories of people made in the image of God who are navigating a broken system. We invite Christians to move beyond headlines with compassion, clarity and faithful action.”  

“Across the country, I’ve seen how relationships between churches and immigrant neighbors transform communities. These stories remind us that when we draw near with compassion, God opens doors for deeper understanding and tangible love for our neighbors,” said Joel Kersey, NAE south central representative and project lead for the video series. 

The series features six Christians — including a pastor, a church planter, a refugee ministry leader and a stay-at-home mom — whose lives have been shaped by real relationships with immigrant neighbors:  

  • Pastor Nathan Paulus reflects on a friendship with member of the cleaning staff who shared the trauma of being brought to the United States against her will and raising children while living in constant fear. He urges Christians to take small but faithful steps toward supporting immigrant neighbors. 
  • Sarah Amador shares how her family’s flight from government violence in Nicaragua deepened her understanding of why families feel home and how fear shapes immigrant experiences. She encourages Christians to reject rhetoric that hardens hearts and instead become part of the solution. 
  • Nathan Hughes, a refugee ministry leader, recounts the dangerous escape of a friend threatened by the Taliban and highlights how misunderstood the refugee journey is. He reminds Christians that Scripture repeatedly calls believers to care for foreigners and the vulnerable. 
  • Hannah Holler tells the story of a family from her church who fled cartel violence in Tijuana after serving in ministry and supporting exploited women. She emphasizes that most immigrants are seeking safety and help — not the harmful stereotypes often portrayed. 
  • Stephanie Jackson, a church planter of 10 years, has walked with immigrants facing detention, abuse, and deportation, witnessing their deep desire to be understood and treated with dignity. She challenges the church to avoid simplistic policy views and instead draw near to immigrants. 
  • Kara Moseby, a volunteer and mother, shares the story of a young man who discovered in junior high that he was undocumented and struggled with harmful stereotypes until he found freedom in Christ. She calls Christians to help find solutions that uphold both safety and welcome.  

Churches and individuals can watch the This Is My Immigrant Neighbor series on the NAE website (NAE.org/myimmigrantneighbor) and YouTube channel (YouTube.com/theNAEvideos). Additional immigration resources are available at NAE.org/immigration.