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by Michael Pocock (Editor), Enoch Wan (Editor)
Cultural Change and the Church
For many years, cross-cultural missions were directed to people in the countries of their birth, generally in Majority World areas. Foreigners present among or around the intended focus of ministry were not viewed as part of mission ministry. However, diaspora missions intentionally focuses on these peoples. Diaspora Missiology will help you understand the dynamics behind this accelerated movement of peoples from one region to another, and biblical principles and precedents that guide ministry today. This book also includes the application of social and communication studies, as well as actual cases of ministry to and with diaspora peoples. The chapters in this book show from the creation mandate in Genesis to the explanations of Paul in Acts 17, God meets individuals and nations in the midst of their journeys, alternately blessing, showing himself, and protecting his people through movement. It seems that God is orchestrating global migration with a view to blessing humanity, populating his creation, and drawing people to himself. This book will aid us in understanding and interacting ministerially with the scattered peoples of the world.Author Biography
Michael Pocock (PhD) is Senior Professor Emeritus of Missiology & Intercultural Ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary. He ministered for sixteen years with The Evangelical Alliance Mission, first in Venezuela and later as mobilization director. Dr. Pocock has been a visiting professor at Christian colleges and seminaries around the world, and in 2008 he began serving as chairman of the board for Evergreen Family Friendship Services/China.
Enoch Wan (PhD) is a Research Professor of Intercultural Studies, the Director of Doctor of Intercultural Studies, and the Director of Doctor of Education Program at Western Seminary. He is a former president of EMS and the founder of Global Missiology. He serves on the boards of Worldwide Bible Society (USA) and Tien Dao Christian Media Association.
Number of Pages: 258
Dimensions: 0.54 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: September 12, 2023
