Theology in the Raw Daniel Yang: How Should Christians Think About Immigration?
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Oct 20, 2025 Daniel Yang, Senior Director of Global Mission for World Relief and a seasoned church planter, dives into the complex dynamics of immigration from a Christian perspective. He discusses how U.S. policies, including NAFTA, influence migration patterns and shares personal insights on the impact of ICE raids in Chicago. Yang emphasizes the church's biblical obligation to support displaced individuals and highlights practical steps for congregations, like providing ESL classes. He also addresses fears around national security and the importance of a global Christian identity.
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Churches Need Theological Framing For Immigration
- World Relief reframed immigration from politics to discipleship, helping churches develop theological responses to refugees and migrants.
- Daniel Yang emphasizes theological formation so churches act from Christian identity, not only national identity.
Sanctions Fueled Venezuelan Migration
- Daniel recounts how U.S. sanctions on Venezuela collapsed its economy and triggered mass migration to the U.S.
- He highlights that foreign policy choices often create the push factors driving migration.
Trade Deals And Migration Links
- Trade policies like NAFTA disrupted local economies and contributed to early waves of migration.
- Migration patterns reflect long-term economic and policy causes, not sudden whims.
