Press Release — 2026 BORDER SUMMIT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 20, 2026

Border Perspective

McAllen, TX — The Border Perspective team is pleased to announce the official date and theme for the 2026 Border Summit: “Faith, Immigration, and a Divided Nation” happening on October 9 & 10 in McAllen, Texas. This gathering will provide a unique opportunity for individuals from diverse political, denominational, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds to come together in unity. Participants will engage with leading experts on faith and immigration while strengthening their commitment to neighbors and communities across the United States.

It is essential for followers of Jesus to consider their allegiance to the Kingdom of God, gather to encourage one another, and learn from those actively engaged in both public and faith spheres related to the topic of immigration.

We believe this moment requires more than reaction, it requires formation. Because these topics are not simply about politics. It’s about people, our witness, and the kind of Church we are becoming.

Attendees will leave equipped with understanding of the following: the complexity of immigration policies and current changes, the impact on immigrant communities across the country, the intersection of social justice and the gospel, resources to become a “community of welcome”, and the importance of proximity to our neighbors.

Featured Speakers & Panelists

Daniel Yang | Senior Director of Global Mission and Church Movements at World Relief
Cindy Wu | Co-Founder and a director of Mosaic Formation and Co-Director of The Diaspora Network
Dr. Daniel Montañez | Founder of Mygration Christian Conference & Executive Director of the Center for Public Theology and Migration
Galen Carey | Vice President for Government Relations with the National Association of Evangelicals
Krista Kartson | Vice President of Community Building and Engagement with Welcome.US
Javier Yunez | Director of Partnerships and Church Engagement for Hispanic Ministries at Our Daily Bread Ministries (Nuestro Pan Diario)

About Border Perspective

Border Perspective exists to equip, educate, and mobilize people of faith through biblical resources and service-learning experiences along the South Texas and Mexico border.

Registration and Travel Information

To register and learn more about the event schedule, speakers, and lodging options, visit bordersummit.org.

Media and Sponsor Packages

For media and sponsorship inquiries, please contact:

Yonathan Moya, Executive Director

yonathan@borderperspective.org

(612) 718-5021