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Diaspora
The first Global Classroom episode focuses on diaspora, a global phenomenon that has marked the 21st century. Today, more than ever before, people are on the move, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, and for various reasons—terrorism, economic...
Diaspora
Bulus Galadima, Lausanne co-catalyst for diasporas, explains that 'diaspora' is a term we use to describe people on the move. We used to go to the farthest ends of the world to bring the gospel. Today, the whole world is coming to us. For more...
Diaspora Causes and Opportunities
Sadiri Joy Tira discusses people on the move, a borderless world, and migration. He presents the opportunities available to reach diaspora people in our cities, as well as for the mission and the growth of churches among these people. For more...
Diaspora in Detroit (Missio Nexus)
Unreached People in Detroit di • as • po • ra : the dispersion of any people from their original homeland. People of many nations have landed on the shores of North America looking for refuge, community, a new home, and...
Diaspora in Greater Chicago (Missio Nexus)
Unreached People in the Greater Chicago Area di • as • po • ra : the dispersion of any people from their original homeland. People of many nations have landed on the shores of North America looking for refuge, community,...
Diaspora in Greater Los Angeles (Missio Nexus)
Unreached People in the Greater Los Angeles Area di • as • po • ra : the dispersion of any people from their original homeland. People of many nations have landed on the shores of North America looking for refuge,...
Diaspora in Greater Toronto Area (Missio Nexus)
Unreached People in the Greater Toronto Area di • as • po • ra : the dispersion of any people from their original homeland. People of many nations have landed on the shores of North America looking for refuge,...
Diaspora in New York Metro (Missio Nexus)
Unreached People in the New York Metro Area di • as • po • ra : the dispersion of any people from their original homeland. People of many nations have landed on the shores of North...
Diaspora in Vancouver (Missio Nexus)
Unreached People in Vancouver Area di • as • po • ra : the dispersion of any people from their original homeland. People of many nations have landed on the shores of North America looking for refuge, community, a new home, and hope. This...
Diasporas
Joy Tira notes the large extent and influence of global migration, particularly in cities. This highlights the quickly growing need to reach diasporas. Studies in diaspora missiology will continue to increase in the next several years. For more...
Diasporas and International Students: The New People Next Door
The movement of peoples in our world creates many new challenges. The word ‘Diaspora’ meaning ‘a scattering’ is used to describe this large-scale movement of people from their homeland to settle permanently or temporarily in other countries....
Dibiyaso (Joshua Project -dby)
Progress Scale: Partially Reached Hub Country: Papua New GuineaNumber Countries: 1 Bible Translation Status: Translation neededPercent Adherents: 30Percent Evangelical: 5 Primary Religion: Ethnic...
Dibo (Joshua Project -dio)
Progress Scale: Unreached Hub Country: NigeriaNumber Countries: 1 Bible Translation Status: Translation startedPercent Adherents: 3Percent Evangelical: 2 Primary Religion: Islam For more information go to...
Dibole (Joshua Project -bvx)
Progress Scale: Significantly Reached Hub Country: Congo, Republic of theNumber Countries: 1 Bible Translation Status: Translation neededPercent Adherents: 80Percent Evangelical: 23 Primary Religion:...
Dida, Lakota (Joshua Project -dic)
Progress Scale: Partially Reached Hub Country: Côte d’IvoireNumber Countries: 1 Bible Translation Status: Translation startedPercent Adherents: 74Percent Evangelical: 5 Primary Religion:...
Dida, Lakota in Côte d’Ivoire (Joshua Project)
Progress Scale: Partially Reached Population: 216,000 Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan Peoples People Cluster: Kru People Name Across Countries: Dida, Lakota Primary Religion:...
Dida, Yocoboue (Joshua Project -gud)
Progress Scale: Partially Reached Hub Country: Côte d’IvoireNumber Countries: 1 Bible Translation Status: New TestamentPercent Adherents: 77Percent Evangelical: 9 Primary Religion: Christianity ...
Dida, Yocoboue in Côte d’Ivoire (Joshua Project)
Progress Scale: Partially Reached Population: 241,000 Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan Peoples People Cluster: Kru People Name Across Countries: Dida, Yocoboue Primary Religion:...
Didayi in India (Joshua Project)
Progress Scale: Unreached Population: 13,000 Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples People Cluster: South Asia Tribal - other People Name Across Countries: Didayi Primary Religion:...
Didinga (Joshua Project -did)
Progress Scale: Significantly Reached Hub Country: South SudanNumber Countries: 1 Bible Translation Status: New TestamentPercent Adherents: 18Percent Evangelical: 12 Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions For...
Dido (Joshua Project -ddo)
Progress Scale: Unreached Hub Country: RussiaNumber Countries: 2 Bible Translation Status: PortionsPercent Evangelical: 0 Primary Religion: Islam For more information go to Dido on the Joshua Project...
Didoi in Georgia (Joshua Project)
Progress Scale: Unreached Population: 500 Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples People Cluster: Caucasus People Name Across Countries: Didoi, Tsez Primary Religion: Islam Number Languages...
Didoi, Tsez in Russia (Joshua Project)
Progress Scale: Unreached Population: 18,000 Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples People Cluster: Caucasus People Name Across Countries: Didoi, Tsez Primary Religion: Islam Number...
Difficult Terms
In this series of short videos from the Lausanne Movement, we define key missional terms in an easy-to-understand way. For more information go to Difficult Terms on the Lausanne Movement YouTube channel. The above link opens in a new tab.
Digao in China (Joshua Project)
Progress Scale: Unreached Population: 29,000 Affinity Bloc: Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples People Cluster: Tibeto-Burman, other People Name Across Countries: Digao Primary Religion: Ethnic...
Digaro-Mishmi (Joshua Project -mhu)
Progress Scale: Unreached Hub Country: India Bible Translation Status: PortionsPercent Adherents: 1.84 Primary Religion: Hinduism For more information go to Digaro-Mishmi on the Joshua Project website....
Digaru in India (Joshua Project)
Progress Scale: Minimally Reached Population: 1,200 Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples People Cluster: South Asia Tribal - other People Name Across Countries: Digaru Primary Religion:...
Digital Life: Reframing Christian Presence in a Technological World
In an era where technology increasingly shapes every aspect of our lives, Christians face a pertinent question: How should Christians understand presence, or being physically present, in a world where technology has the ability to erase traditional...
Digital Mission
We all know what ‘digital’ means, and most are familiar with the term mission. But what is ‘Digital Mission’? Russ Martin, director of Indigitous and Lausanne's Chief Communications Officer, highlights how our everyday digital devices can...
Digital Mission: Fulfilling the Great Commission in the Digital Age
Digital Mission: Fulfilling the Great Commission in the Digital Age with Ricky George Ricky shares his powerful story of overcoming depression and suicidal thoughts to discover God’s calling for his life: equipping the church with technology for...