Ep. 606: Myal Greene of World Relief on Refugee Resettlement

Today’s guest is Myal Greene, president and CEO of World Relief, one of the world’s largest Christian humanitarian organizations. Serving in nearly 20 countries and across the United States, World Relief works at the intersection of disaster response, refugee resettlement, economic development, and church-based ministry, partnering with local congregations to serve vulnerable communities around the globe. Myal has a bachelor’s degree in finance from Lehigh University, and a master’s degree from Fuller Theological Seminary. Before becoming president in 2021, Myal had already spent fourteen years at World Relief, much of it in leadership positions, helping guide the organization’s international programs and strategy. He has worked extensively in some of the world’s most challenging environments, focusing on issues such as poverty alleviation, forced migration, community resilience, and the role of local churches in sustainable development. The producer for today’s program is Jeff McIntosh. I’m your host Warren Smith. Until next time, may God bless you.