Introducing our new training:

Core Training Programmes and Resources

Our training is designed to help churches build practical skills, grow in cultural understanding and respond with care to the experiences of people seeking refuge.

We are planning to launch these new training modules in January 2027. Register your interest to receive updates about the training and its launch.

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Topics across our training programme include:

  • Helping People Feel at Home

    Welcomer Training equips volunteers to build friendships, offer practical support and walk alongside refugees and people seeking asylum as they settle into church and community life.

  • Developing a Sustainable Welcome Ministry

    Coordinator Training helps church leaders and volunteers organise their welcome ministry, coordinate teams, communicate effectively and develop a sustainable approach to welcoming refugees and people seeking asylum.

  • Building Relationships Across Cultures

    This training helps churches understand cultural differences, communication styles and different perspectives, enabling them to build stronger relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.

  • Discipling Across Cultures

    Explore practical ways to build trust, understand different cultural and religious perspectives, and support people as they grow in their Christian faith.

    Free resources are available to support churches and individuals.

  • Developing Gifts and Leadership

    Equipped to Lead supports refugees and people seeking asylum as they grow in confidence, develop their gifts, take on responsibility and explore opportunities to serve and lead within the church.

  • Supporting People Where They Live

    Many refugees and people seeking asylum live in hotels or shared accommodation.

    Explore practical ways your church can build relationships, offer appropriate support and work with other organisations and community groups in your local area.

  • Understanding Integration and Belonging

    Explore immigration, integration and community belonging, and consider how your church can respond well to the experiences, strengths and needs of refugees and people seeking asylum.

  • Developing Skills for Intercultural Ministry

    This training develops the skills and confidence needed to work effectively across cultures. It explores culture, communication and relationships and helps church teams engage more effectively with people from different backgrounds.

  • Creating Safe Churches

    Explore safeguarding, appropriate boundaries and practical steps that churches and volunteers can take to create safe and welcoming environments for refugees and people seeking asylum.

  • Starting the Conversation

    The Welcome Course is a free resource that helps churches explore what it means to welcome refugees and people seeking asylum.

    Use it with your leadership team, volunteers, small group or whole church to start conversations and identify practical ways to respond.

  • Responding with Care

    Refugees and people seeking asylum may have experienced loss, uncertainty and difficult journeys.

    This training helps churches understand the impact of trauma and respond with care, while recognising appropriate boundaries and when to signpost people to further support.

  • From Welcome to Belonging

    What happens after someone first walks through your church door?

    Welcome Journey Training helps churches consider the journey from first welcome to friendship, belonging, participation and discipleship.

  • You Do Not Have to Do This Alone

    Welcome to the Network helps churches connect with Welcome Churches and with other churches involved in welcoming refugees and people seeking asylum.

    Build relationships, share learning and discover opportunities to work together.

  • More details coming soon!

Let us know if you and your church are interested in joining the new training!

Contact Welcome Churches Team