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Statements of Faith
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BorderLinks is a faith-based organization committed to respecting the faith tradition of each of our participants and our staff. Where appropriate, we encourage a theological analysis of the border reality as well as a faith-motivated response. Our own faith compels us to work respectfully with all persons who come to our program with a sincere interest in learning more about the people and issues of the borderlands.

BorderLinks Challenges Christians
- Rick Ufford-Chase, International Director of BorderLinks

"In 1987 I came to the border as a Presbyterian mission volunteer to help found BorderLinks, and to help North American people understand the complexities of the border. Getting to know the people living along the border has called into question much of what I thought I knew, after a lifetime in the Presbyterian Church, about being faithful..." Click here to read more
Reflections of a Re-fired Minister
- Lerry Chase, Fundraising Director of BorderLinks

"It was one thing to talk the talk of peace and justice, but now I was to become...immersed in the ministry of teaching peace and justice... Instead of being caught up in the lives of individuals, of their marriages and families, now I would be challenged by global ideas and how to translate these larger issues into personal, life-changing experiences..." Click here to read more

Loaves & Fishes
- A BorderLinks Newsletter

Until 2004, BorderLinks published the Loaves & Fishes newspaper together with a sister organization several times a year. Below is an example of the publication (readable as an Acrobat file*).


*The newsletters require Acrobat Reader. If you don't already have it installed on your computer, you may download it for free.
  



Call us at 520-628-8263 or email program@borderlinks.org
BorderLinks is a bi-national education and service organization.
We have not-for-profit status in the US and Mexico.
© 1987-2001 BorderLinks. All rights reserved.

 

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