Tag Archives: Diaspora Missions

The World’s Least Reached Are on Our Streets

CHARLES RIJNHART. On an American university campus, a tattered library card rests inside a book. Its familiar American names would be utterly inconsequential until an entry from 1997 reveals the name C. Gurung. The last name Gurung indicates an ethnic group from Mustang, Nepal. This region is remote and unreached, an inhospitable high-altitude desert locatedContinue reading “The World’s Least Reached Are on Our Streets”

Religious Pluralism in the Context of the 21st Century Global Diaspora

Sadiri Joy Tira. RELIGIOUS PLURALISM IN THE CONTEXT OF THE 21ST CENTURY GLOBAL DIASPORA: A Case of Canadian Pluralistic Communities and the Evangelical Response – Asia Missions Association.  In this paper, Tira will focus on religious pluralism vis-à-vis migration and multi-culturalism, and will suggest to you that diverse diaspora communities, and the religious pluralism thatContinue reading “Religious Pluralism in the Context of the 21st Century Global Diaspora”

Gym Outreach, 2010-Present

One day I asked God, “Where can I reach more multi-ethnic people in the community?”  God asked me, “Where do you go after work?” and I said, “To the gym.”  God asked me again, “Are they all saved?”  I replied, “I don’t know.”  God said, “You go and find out.”  I said, “OK, but pleaseContinue reading “Gym Outreach, 2010-Present”

Relational Study of the Trinity and the Epistle to the Philippians

Enoch Wan and Johnny Yee-chong Wan. This is the first of a 3-part series on the topic “Partnerships in Action” and the titles are as follows: ”Partnership” — A Relational Study of the Trinity and the Epistle to Philippians Foresights of the Founder of C&MA – Albert B. Simpson Historical Narrative of Partnership in ActionContinue reading “Relational Study of the Trinity and the Epistle to the Philippians”

International Student Outreach, 2009-2011

It was not too difficult to get myself back to the work routine upon returning from Taiwan in 2009, but I sure missed ministering among foreign inmates and work with a multi-ethnic team.  That summer, I began to pray and ask the Lord to give me an opportunity to minister among multi-ethnic people.  I heard aboutContinue reading “International Student Outreach, 2009-2011”

Loving God and Loving My Multi-ethnic Neighbors

Years ago I moved to a cul de sac—a neighborhood street closed at one end. This neighborhood is very multi-ethnic, with the majority of the community including Middle Eastern, Jewish, Indian, and Asian-born outside the United States. I see the growing multi-ethnic population as a good opportunity to share Christ. From my understanding of theContinue reading “Loving God and Loving My Multi-ethnic Neighbors”

Diversity of Ghanaian Diaspora in the U.S.A.: Ministering to the Diverse Ghanaian Communities through Ghanaian Congregation

Enoch Wan and Yaw Attah Edu-Bekoe. Ghanaian community in the United States is culturally and generationally diverse, which creates both opportunities and challenges. Ministry challenges require confronting cultural, linguistic, and generational diversity in the midst of multicultural society. Ministry opportunities also exist, as Ghanaian congregations are founded, motivated, and mobilized for mission. In the end,Continue reading “Diversity of Ghanaian Diaspora in the U.S.A.: Ministering to the Diverse Ghanaian Communities through Ghanaian Congregation”

A Hybrid World: Diaspora, Hybridity, and Missio Dei

Reviewed by Juno Wang. A Hybrid World addresses the growing reality of hybridity among people on the move in the twenty-first century, a reality that brings opportunities and also challenges for the mission of God. The book is mainly a compendium of papers from a hybridity in diaspora mission consultation held in 2018, sponsored byContinue reading “A Hybrid World: Diaspora, Hybridity, and Missio Dei”

Christian Missions to Diaspora Groups: A Diachronic General Overview and Synchronic Study of Contemporary USA

Enoch Wan and Linda Gross. This paper is a diachronic overview of Christian missions to diaspora groups in general and a synchronic study of current efforts in contemporary USA. Definitions and explanations of several key-terms are offered below for the sake of clarity. http://ojs.globalmissiology.org/index.php/english/article/view/59/171

Tokyo 2010 Global Mission Consultation

The Tokyo 2010 Global Mission Consultation & Celebration–From Edinburgh to Tokyo, was held in Tokyo, Japan to celebrate the past and embrace the future.  The Consultation was hosted by the Japanese Church and sponsored jointly by Asia Mission Association, Cross Global Link, Global Network of Mission Structures, and Third World Mission Association.  A total ofContinue reading “Tokyo 2010 Global Mission Consultation”