Welcoming Internationals
Welcoming is a lifestyle of prioritizing God’s mission to “make disciples of all nations” by intentionally engaging those around you from different cultures. God is bringing the nations to our neighborhoods, making it possible for us to show and share the love of Jesus with the nations where we live, work, learn, and play.
One of the key components of the Global Outreach ministry at Hill Country Bible Church is being alight for Christ and making disciples among people of all nations that God has brought to Austin. We do this through partnering with different strategic ministries in the Austin area.
Learn more about how to get involved in welcoming locally below.
Welcoming Internationals Team
Join the Welcoming Internationals Team
Are you passionate about sharing Christ’s love and building meaningful relationships? The Welcoming Internationals Team is your opportunity to make a difference in the lives of internationals right here in Greater Austin.
Our mission is to equip and inspire our church family to warmly welcome, serve, and disciple internationals, sharing Christ’s love through genuine relationships, heartfelt hospitality, and a shared journey of faith and spiritual growth. Whether you’re gifted in hospitality, teaching, or simply being a friend, there’s a place for you to serve
From hosting international students to leading conversation groups or assisting with community events, you’ll be part of a team that reflects God’s heart for the nations. Join us as we create a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to experience the gospel in action.
Ready to get involved? Email [email protected] to learn more.
Serve Locally
Participate in a serve day where you have the opportunity to connect personally with refugee families in a relational setting. In partnership with local ministries, we host a few refugee serve days a year. If you’re interested in being updated about our upcoming refugee serve opportunities, click here!
Refugee and Asylum Ministry Partners
World Relief
Today, there are over 100 million people around the globe who have been forced or made the painful choice, to leave their homes. After years of fleeing violence, famine, and extreme poverty, their greatest hope is that they’ll find a safe place to rebuild their lives and call home.
World Relief, has welcomed, advocated for, and helped integrate over 400,000 immigrants in vulnerable situations into communities all across our nation with the help from the church.
If you want to help welcome refugees coming into the Austin area, you can find serving opportunities here.
More Than Welcome
More Than Welcome's mission is to help refugees and asylum seekers successfully transition into our community and make them feel more than welcome through the process. They share the mission of Christ to welcome, serve, and love the foreigner.
They focus on creating intentional relationships to help refugee and asylum-seeking families feel more than welcome in our community. This includes discerning their needs, mobilizing volunteers, and matching needs with volunteer areas of interest.
If you would like to learn more or sign-up to volunteer click here.
Connect with International Students
Bridges International
We partner with Bridges International to help welcome international college students to Austin, whether that be by donating household items to help furnish an apartment, accompanying students on hikes or other activities around the area, or opening up your home to students on special occasions like Thanksgiving. Sign up here if you would like to be notified of future opportunities.
