Welcoming the Nations Where You Are
Welcoming is a lifestyle of prioritizing God’s mission to “make disciples of all nations” by intentionally engaging people from different cultures in everyday life.
God is bringing the nations to our neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces—giving us the opportunity to show and share the love of Jesus right where we live, work, learn, and play.
At Hill Country Bible Church, a key part of our Global Outreach ministry is being a light for Christ among the nations God has brought to Austin. We pursue this by partnering with strategic local ministries to build meaningful relationships and make disciples across cultures.
Learn how you can get involved in welcoming the nations locally below.
Serve the Nations in Austin
Looking for meaningful ways to engage with people from around the world—right here in Austin? Join us in welcoming, serving, and praying for our international neighbors through special events and prayer initiatives.
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Refugee Serve Days
Participate in a special serve day where you'll connect with refugee families in a warm, relational setting. In partnership with local ministries, we host several serve days each year to share the love of Christ through hospitality and service. -
Prayer Walk for International Students
Join us at the University of Texas for a prayer walk focused on international students and our local partners. We’ll pray over the campus and ask God to move in the lives of students from many nations who are studying right here in Austin.
Want to stay updated on upcoming opportunities? Click below to sign up for occasional updates.
Local Partners You Can Serve With
God is bringing the nations to Austin—and we have the opportunity to love and serve our neighbors right here in the city. Whether you're walking alongside a refugee family, sharing a meal with an international student, or helping someone furnish their first home in the U.S., there are many ways to get involved through our trusted local partners.
More Than Welcome
More Than Welcome exists to help refugees and asylum seekers successfully transition into life in our community, making sure they feel not just welcomed, but truly seen, supported, and loved.
Rooted in Christ's mission to welcome, serve, and love the foreigner, More Than Welcome focuses on building intentional relationships with families navigating the resettlement process. They work to identify real needs, mobilize volunteers, and connect those needs with people eager to serve.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Driving families to appointments or events
- Teaching or supporting English classes (ESL)
- Hosting or mentoring families
- Providing hospitality and relational support
Want to learn more or get involved?
Click here to explore opportunities with More Than Welcome and take your next step.
World Relief
Today, more than 100 million people worldwide have been displaced—forced to leave their homes due to war, persecution, violence, famine, or extreme poverty. After enduring unimaginable hardship, many seek one thing: a safe place to rebuild and call home.
World Relief has been a trusted partner in that journey—welcoming, advocating for, and helping integrate over 400,000 immigrants and refugees across the U.S. With the help of the local church, they provide critical support and community for those in vulnerable situations.
If you’d like to help welcome refugee families arriving in the Austin area, explore serving opportunities with World Relief here.
Bridges International
We partner with Bridges International to help welcome and build relationships with international college students here in Austin. There are many simple and meaningful ways to serve, whether by donating household items to help furnish an apartment, sharing a meal, attending events, or opening your home for a holiday.
Volunteers can get involved at any level, from praying regularly for the ministry and offering occasional help, to building deeper, ongoing relationships through conversation partnerships or discipleship.
Whether you have just a little time to give or feel called to a more committed role, there's a place for you to serve and make a lasting impact in the lives of students who are far from home.
Interested in getting involved? Click the button below to email us. We’d love to help you take the next step.
Welcoming the Nations Team
Join the Welcoming the Nations Team
Are you passionate about sharing Christ’s love and building meaningful relationships across cultures? The Welcoming the Nations Team is a leadership team committed to helping our church actively engage with people from around the world—right here in Greater Austin.
As part of this team, you’ll help create and lead opportunities for our church to welcome, serve, and disciple individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. This includes collaborating with local ministry partners, planning events, equipping volunteers, and fostering a culture of hospitality and gospel-centered relationships throughout our church family.
Whether you’re gifted in leadership, hospitality, teaching, or simply building friendships, there’s a valuable role for you on this team. Together, we’ll reflect God’s heart for the nations by making it possible for others to experience the love of Christ through meaningful connection and intentional outreach.
Ready to take a leadership role in welcoming the nations?
