Global Missiology

“Global Missiology was established in 2003. It has always been an open access e-journal to enable the widest availability possible of mission researchers’ work. Global Missiology – English is one of several language versions, each with its own unique contents.” http://www.globalmissiology.org/

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

“Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners…As the leading international organization for migration, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to: Assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management. Advance understanding of migration issues. EncourageContinue reading “International Organization for Migration (IOM)”

Wittgenstein Centre

For Demography and Global Human Capital. “The Wittgenstein Centre is a collaborating among the Department of Demography of the University of Vienna, the World Population Program of the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and the Vienna Institute of Demography of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (VID/ÖAW). The Centre aspires to be a worldContinue reading “Wittgenstein Centre”

Pew Research Center

A research center conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research.  To generate a foundation of facts that enriches the public dialogue and supports sound decision-making. https://www.pewresearch.org/

Far East Deep South

This is a documentary film of a five-generation Chinese diaspora family living in the U.S. A very informative and moving film to watch. “We thought we were taking a family vacation to simply find my grandfather and great grandfather’s gravesite. Before we knew it, we began to uncover not only the history of our family,Continue reading “Far East Deep South”

Diaspora Missiology: Theory, Methodology, and Practice

By Enoch Wan. This book is an introductory study on the theory, methodology, and practice of “diaspora missiology.” The major three of the five parts of this revised edition include the two global demographic trends of the 21st century, an interdisciplinary approach to understand diaspora and to propose diaspora missiology as an updated strategy forContinue reading “Diaspora Missiology: Theory, Methodology, and Practice”

Strangers Next Door: Immigration, Migration and Mission

By J. D. Payne. The book not only provides much statistic information about global migration, it also tells migration histories from Biblical time to present era, diaspora stories and case studies.  It is written to educate Western readers that God is the one behind people’s movement, and churches need to partner for diaspora outreach inContinue reading “Strangers Next Door: Immigration, Migration and Mission”

The Seoul Declaration on Diaspora Missiology

LCWE Diaspora Educators Consultation 2009. This is a declaration to global churches about the results from this consultation for what have been affirmed, acknowledged and appealed on diaspora missiology.  This declaration is essential for diaspora missiology, missions, and ministry.   It acknowledges God’s work and the role of churches in missions and diaspora missions.  It affirmsContinue reading “The Seoul Declaration on Diaspora Missiology”