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Diaspora Occurrences in the Bible and Their Contexts in Missions

By Narry Santos
The author surveys how "diaspora" is used in biblical times and describes how Jewish diaspora is related to Christian missions. Read Article >>

Migration, Displacement, and the Kingdom of God

By Mark Russell and Daniel Ryumugabe
What the Bible says about injustice...and how we should respond. Read Article >>

Ministering to Diasporas: An Interview with Dr. Sadiri Joy Tira

By Mark Russell and Daniel Ryumugabe
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.” Read Article >>

Sometimes “Do Not Talk to Strangers” Is Not the Holy Spirit’s Way

By Lorajoy Tira Dimangondayao
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. Read Article >>

Inside India: Where Are the Indian Missions in Influencing the Indian Diaspora around the World?

By John Amalraj
The author asks, "How we can influence the Indian diaspora to be discipled to follow Jesus Christ in our generation?" Read Article >>

From Burma to Korea: Outreach among the Myanmar Diaspora Community

By Tereso Casino
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. Read Article >>

Immigration and North America: Who in the World Is My Neighbor Anyway?

By J. D. Payne
Since the world is our parish, we, in North America, must overcome the challenges of finding out who our neighbor is. Read Article >>

The Directives to Diaspora Christian Leaders

By Tom Houston
Lessons from Jeremiah 29 for the Diaspora Church. Read Article >>