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Mark Kadel has spent almost two decades helping refugees start new lives here in America. He currently serves as director of World Relief Spokane, where he directs and is expanding programs that serve refugees, immigrants and victims of human trafficking.

He welcomes any opportunity to partner with local ministries as shares the mission and vision of World Relief to, “Empower the local church to serve the most vulnerable and see lives transformed economically, socially and spiritually.”

He writes about immigrants, refugee resettlement and the fight to end modern-day slavery in our community.

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Recent films, resources highlight human trafficking issues worldwide

Mark Kadel | Oct 15, 2012

Due to a heightened interest on the issue of human trafficking, both locally and nationally, film makers are producing movies that depict the horrible circumstances surrounding this hidden evil in our world.
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No one chooses to be a refugee

Mark Kadel | Jun 21, 2012

Yesterday marked World Refugee Day, a day to remember the strength and resilience of those forced to flee their homes. No one chooses to be a refugee.
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Human trafficking, modern day slavery very real, mostly hidden issue in Spokane

Mark Kadel | Apr 11, 2012

This year, hundreds of participants in the Lilac Bloomsday Race on May 6, will also run to help combat human trafficking in the city of Spokane. Human trafficking is a major crime, and even here in Spokane there is a growing awareness of its ugly presence in our community. Statistics are avai...
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Welcoming the stranger

Mark Kadel | Jan 8, 2012

Today we will examine the Christian church's compassionate and informed role as we "Welcome the Stranger" to our land. How is the issue of immigration affecting the church? Demographers tell us thatimmigrant churches are the fastest growing segment of evangelical churches in the U.S.In fact,...
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Looking at immigration from a biblical perspective

Mark Kadel | Dec 29, 2011

Welcome back! I hope the previous posts have helped clear some misconceptions about immigration policy in the United States. Today we are looking at answer to some common Biblical questions about immigration. What does the Bible say regarding the way that we think about immigrati...
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Nativity story an invitation to examine immigration issues

Mark Kadel | Dec 17, 2011

By Blogger Mark Kadel As Christians around the world celebrate the birth Jesus Christ, we are reminded that his family also suffered persecution and oppression at the hands of those who were misinformed about their circumstances. As those of us who work with immigration issues and refugees know, J...
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Missions on your doorstep

Mark Kadel | Nov 11, 2011

This week World Relief Spokane is involved with unique opportunities to educate mission-minded people about the local mission possibilities in their neighborhood. On Tuesday, World Relief presented to 28 Moody Bible freshmen about the practical Christian mission opportunity with the local World...
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