Grow Together:
Diaspora Ministries
MIGRATION is not just a MOVEMENT of people - It's a MOVEMENT of God.
...he made all peoples to inhabit the whole earth, and he allotted the times of their existence and the boundaries of the places where they would live, so that they would search for God... Acts 17:25-26
What is GOD doing?
God is at work. Do we know what he's doing? Will we join him?
Who is my neighbour?
Do we know who God has brought near? Do we know how to connect?
How will we love them?
Do we have the tools and skills to meet the needs of people around us?
Diaspora is a term that describes people who are scattered—settled far from their historical homelands. This scattering and displacement is a global reality today, whether it occurs voluntarily (e.g. international students, economic migration) or involuntarily (e.g. refugees).
For those of us who love and follow Jesus Christ, a question we must settle in our own hearts is whether this movement of people is something we resist, or at best tolerate in the face of the powerful forces of global economics and politics, or is it rather something we embrace, recognizing that it is a movement of God to redeem his world? The answer to this polarity becomes a powerful motivator for how we live out our day-to-day reality.
How will you respond?
To learn more about Diaspora Ministries at Outreach Canada we encourage you to read, "Shaping the Church of the Future: The Diaspora Effect"
Stepping Stones
Joining God in our neighbourhoods
01
Join God's Mission
God is on mission - and His disciples will be, too.
Know your identity.
02
Build Cultural Skills
Understanding culture, beliefs, & context is essential.
Know yourself and others.
03
Serve with Love
Love in action means love with skill and capacity.
Know how to offer real help.
04
Journey Together
Growth is a process that is better together.
Know your community.
Stories of Hope
Be inspired as you read our blogs about diaspora impact and potential.
Meet Our Team
Lorna Johnston, Team Leader
Lorna leads the Diaspora Team in envisioning the Gospel alive through an interculturally engaged Church.
Cristina Boersma, Loving Muslims Together National Coordinator
Cristina leads the Loving Muslims Together network volunteers, guiding Christians to love their Muslim friends well
Deborah Hayhoe-Padilla, Diaspora Resources Catalyst
Deborah seeks out the best tools & resources to strengthen intercultural competency in the Body of Christ.
Ramon Padilla, Diaspora Scripture Engagement Specialist
Ramon links Scripture engagement resources with front-line ministry partners to multiply Kingdom impact.
Alfred Chui
Chinese Simply Mobilizing Lead
Alfred multiplies missional leaders in the Chinese diaspora with a vision for mission to least-reached near neighbours.
Randall Mah
Ontario Simply Mobilizing Lead
Randall multiplies missional leaders in Ontario and beyond, with a particular focus on diaspora Churches.
Carol Moerman
BC Simply Mobilizing Lead
Carol's hear is for prayer and multiplication of missional disciples. She is passionate about curriculum that impacts.
Join us?
Bring your passion to join ours! We're always on the lookout for passionate, skilled leaders.
Our Mission
Activating leaders to help the Body of Christ live out the Gospel with intercultural competency.
Our Partners
We value working with others, creatively to multiply impact. We learn as much as we give when we work together!
