We exist to explore God's heart through stories of migration.

OUR MISSION

We believe that the Bible's stories are our stories, and that through the exploration of these stories we can come to a greater understanding of how Christians can positively and proactively respond to the migration crisis in our world today.

OUR HISTORY

In June 2019, Mygration Christian Conference was founded in Boston, MA. The conference was born out of a desire to see thoughtful and faithful engagement on what the Bible says about immigration from a Christian perspective. By exploring the stories of migration in the Bible and how those stories can inform, challenge, and empower immigrant communities, this two day conference featured Christian scholars, pastors, and community leaders with the experience of working in immigrant communities for the purpose of equipping Christians to understand and respond to migration crisis in our world today.

In 2020, Mygration Christian Conference transitioned its summer conference online due to the Covid pandemic. This was in fact a blessing for the conference, as the new online format opened up new opportunities to invite Christians from all across the nation into the conversation about what the Bible says on immigration. Today, Mygration Christian Conference continues to exist as on online conference each summer, along with educational webinars and resources throughout the year. Our hope is to return to an in-person/online conference in the summer of 2023.

Meet the Team

Founder & Director

Daniel Montañez

A second-generation Latino, our founder is a PhD student at Boston University, a professor of theology and ethics, and the director of the Migration Crisis Initiative for the Church of God. Daniel is committed to empowering immigrant communities through ministry, scholarship, and social engagement.

Photographer/Marketing Coordinator

Paula Suárez

A first-generation college graduate, Paula completed her BA in Math, MEd in Education, and CAGS in Administrative Leadership. Born in Colombia and raised in Massachusetts, Paula is a photographer and 7th grade math teacher who is dedicated to inspiring potential in the lives of her BIPOC students.

Sponsorship Coordinator

Sarah Sotelo

Having walked alongside her husband through the immigration process, Sarah is committed to mobilizing the Church to become a place of welcome & advocacy on behalf of our newest neighbors. She has served on the board of Open Door Immigration Services & is currently the Partner Care Manager for World Relief.

Logistics Coordinator

Ivette Garcia

A first-generation Mexican-American from Orange, CA, Ivette is passionate about facilitating educational opportunities for church ministers and leaders. She currently lives in Massachusetts where she works as the Associate Registrar and Program Manager for the Doctor of Ministry Program at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.