José Angel Lopez

Seven minutes from the El Paso, Texas, and Mexico border, there is a place where strangers look each other in the eye, share a smile, and recognize the other’s identity as a child of God. At Frontera de Gracia (Border of Grace), guests find refuge and a place of worship on their migration journey. It’s also here that U.S. churches have an opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus for sisters and brothers on the move.

Angel Lopez grew up in Chiapas, Mexico, where RCA missionaries shared the gospel and cared for those in need. Now, Angel collaborates with Frontera de Gracia. Angel educates people about the border situation and provides advocacy resources for immigrants. He also works with congregations to develop Christian witnesses who embrace and build relationships with migrants in their sojourner process.