When Strangers Become Family
Posted by Kaylee K on Friday, May 24, 2019,
In :
Unaccompanied Refugee Youth
The Issues Behind the Issue of Family Separation at our Southern Border
Posted by Kaylee K on Tuesday, May 29, 2018,
In :
Unaccompanied Refugee Youth
Hope and Community for Refugee Youth
Posted by John K on Friday, March 30, 2018,
In :
Unaccompanied Refugee Youth
To App or Not to App, That Was the Question
Posted by Kaylee K on Tuesday, October 31, 2017,
In :
Response
The Power of Prayer
Posted by Kaylee K on Tuesday, October 31, 2017,
In :
Unaccompanied Refugee Youth
The Power of Connections
Posted by Kaylee K on Thursday, September 21, 2017,
In :
Unaccompanied Refugee Youth
Job Creation to Combat Trafficking
Posted by Kaylee K on Thursday, September 21, 2017,
In :
Response
Mobilized for Unaccompanied Minors
Posted by Kaylee K on Wednesday, March 1, 2017,
In :
Unaccompanied Refugee Youth
Why have hope this Christmas? Jesus was a refugee.
Posted by Kaylee K on Wednesday, December 14, 2016,
In :
Faith
Looking for Light and Hope in Calais’ Jungle
Posted by Kaylee K on Sunday, October 23, 2016,
In :
France
More Jungle Stories: Along the Highway
Posted by Kaylee K on Wednesday, October 19, 2016,
In :
France
Our First Visit to a Jungle: Dunkirk Camp
Posted by Kaylee K on Monday, October 17, 2016,
In :
France
Prayerfully, Together: The Church Can Help Refugee Children
Posted by Kaylee K on Tuesday, September 20, 2016,
In :
Unaccompanied Refugee Youth
A Vision to Help 100,000 Children
Posted by Kaylee K on Tuesday, August 23, 2016,
In :
Unaccompanied Refugee Youth
Easter Prayer for Refugees, Europe and Leaders
Posted by Kaylee K on Friday, March 25, 2016,
In :
Italy
A Refugee Tale: The Impact of the Church
Posted by Kaylee K on Thursday, March 3, 2016,
In :
Response
Projects for the Type-A’s Among Us (Including Me!)
Posted by Kaylee K on Tuesday, March 1, 2016,
In :
Italy
"Mommy, Is It OK to Be Friends with a Muslim?"
Posted by Kaylee K on Tuesday, December 8, 2015,
In :
Response
When Children are Being Harmed, We Must Respond
Posted by Kaylee K on Friday, September 18, 2015,
In :
Response
Six Biblically-Based Steps Churches Can Take to Respond to the Refugee Crisis
Posted by Kaylee K on Thursday, September 17, 2015,
In :
Response
Challenge: What Reality Changes Your Life?
Posted by Kaylee K on Friday, March 30, 2012,
In :
Refugee Stories
Blog Authors
John and Kaylee Kolditz |
Kaylee founded Refugee Connect in 2008. John joined the work in 2011 as we investigated the refugee situation in Europe. But our faith and cross-cultural journeys have been a work-in-progress for many years. Much of this blog reflects that. ************************************************ We met in Austin, TX, while volunteering at a serving event at Gateway Church and have been married since 2002. Marriage, parenting and ministry all require a great deal of intentionality, humility and true reliance on God for strength, wisdom, and grace. It is a journey we are grateful to be on together. Ultimately, what matters to us is building into meaningful relationships in ways that, to the best of our ability and by God's grace, demonstrate the love and hope Jesus freely offers to us all. ************************************************ We bring both business and ministry backgrounds into our current work. John started a business in his 20's and helped build several other businesses. He has also served with churches in a variety of roles including as an assistant pastor, director of community development, and missions board member. Kaylee left her marketing career to become the global missions director for our home church in Austin, TX, then founded a local refugee ministry, and became TEFL certified (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) in order to prepare for our work overseas. We have led short-term teams domestically and internationally, and served with a variety of cross-cultural ministries. In 2008, we sensed a call to build into the church in Europe, which was also around the time when God broke Kaylee’s heart for refugees. Since then, God has continued to weave together this heart for refugees, desire to serve alongside the church, and focus on His call to Europe. |
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