Inside this month's issue
Publisher's Memo
On Migration, Diaspora, and Displaced Peoples
At Pentecost, many different ethnic groups from Europe, Asia, and Africa came to faith, and the “diaspora” of the gospel began. It continues today, around the world and in our own backyards.
Lausanne Reports
Lausanne Consultation Explores Role of Christian Counseling in World Mission
Nineteen Christian caregivers from the fields of counseling, pastoral ministry, psychology, psychiatry, social work, and theology met in Mexico City to explore the future role of Christian counseling in global evangelism.
News Briefs
Themed Articles
Diaspora Occurrences in the Bible and Their Contexts in Missions
The author surveys how "diaspora" is used in biblical times and describes how Jewish diaspora is related to Christian missions.
Migration, Displacement, and the Kingdom of God
What the Bible says about injustice...and how we should respond.
Ministering to Diasporas: An Interview with Dr. Sadiri Joy Tira
Lausanne's Senior Associate for Diasporas talks about how Lausanne’s Diasporas Leadership Team is working toward the mission of “the whole Church bringing the whole gospel to the whole world.”
Sometimes “Do Not Talk to Strangers” Is Not the Holy Spirit’s Way
An interaction between the author's father and a stranger demonstrates how obedience to God's leading must override our fears, doubts, and selfishness in interacting with those we don't know.
Inside India: Where Are the Indian Missions in Influencing the Indian Diaspora around the World?
The author asks, "How we can influence the Indian diaspora to be discipled to follow Jesus Christ in our generation?"
From Burma to Korea: Outreach among the Myanmar Diaspora Community
South Korea is home to an estimated two thousand nationals from Myanmar. The author shares a case study of Onnuri Myanmar Community, which ministers to Myanmar nationals in Korea.
Immigration and North America: Who in the World Is My Neighbor Anyway?
Since the world is our parish, we, in North America, must overcome the challenges of finding out who our neighbor is.
The Directives to Diaspora Christian Leaders
Lessons from Jeremiah 29 for the Diaspora Church.
Perspectives
Hidden and Forgotten People
The Church has an outward mission (evangelization) and an inward mission (formation for the maturity of the integral life of the individual). The Lord is calling us to recognize and bring light to those who are forgotten and hurting.
The Growing Importance of Larger Churches in England
Although larger churches are the exception rather than the rule in England, these churches have great potential and opportunity.
Urban Communities
Part 1. The Global Village on the Urban Edge: The New Face of Urban Ministry
A discussion of globalization in the new urban city and the spiritual dimension of the new urban landscape.
Part 2. The Challenge for the Christian Church: New Roles in the Urban Context
The author asks, "What is the role of the Christian faith community in the emerging urban world?”
