Traditionally, the soldiers and military personnel have their role in advancing civilization, culture, and religion. Much of world history has been shaped by wars. According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies, 20.5 million people — or one out ofRead more…
In the Service of the King: The Story of a Modern Day Nehemiah
My doctors have declared cakes and other good tasting things anathema to my diet. But in the fall of 2002, I found myself on a kingdom island, in one of the world’s Limited Access Regions (LAR), eating cakes andRead more…
Luis Pantoja Jr., a Pioneer of Diaspora Missiology
From late August to early September, I was in Manila, Philippines for Lausanne business in preparation for Cape Town 2010. One of the people I met with there was Dr. Luis Pantoja Jr., a respected Filipino theologian and former SeniorRead more…
Diaspora Missiology
Diaspora Missiology Last week (September 22-23, 2010) I convened the North American Diaspora Educators Consultation in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Enoch Wan, President of Evangelical Missiological Society, and Dr. Grant McClung, President of Missions Resource Group assisted me, a worldRead more…
“Bhangra, Cows and Parmesan Cheese”- Glimpses from the South Asian Diaspora in Europe
Narinder Singh*(not his real name), a young Sikh takes a pair of shoes from another worshiper who has just arrived at the Gurdwara. A few steps behind him are several metal shelves full of shoes in all colors and sizes.Read more…
Scope and Challenge of South Asian Diaspora Ministries on Continental Europe
“Mind the gap! Mind the gap!” everybody who has used London’s underground trains have heard this announcement over and over again. It’s true the gaps are easily overlooked. When I look at the state of world mission in the 21stRead more…
Journey to Freedom
For many, migration is a wonderful journey to freedom; a ticket to “New Life” for people wanting to pursue educations and careers, to reunite with family members, to start anew in new land. I have heard so many positive migrationRead more…
Diaspora Factor in Christian Expansion: Progressive, Serial or Parallel
With the exception of the first century, the twentieth century may be the most extraordinary century in the history of Christianity. At the beginning of the twentieth century more than four-fifth of the professing Christians lived in Europe and NorthRead more…
Full Session: Ministering to Scattered Peoples Multiplex
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Full Session: Latin America & Caribbean, Megacities & Diaspora – Plenary 3
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