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Hope and Hospitality for Migrating People
Never have so many people left their homes and migrated to other parts of the world as we've seen in recent years. This phenomenon creates as many opportunities as challenges. We are witnessing a massive increase in urbanization, pluralization, multiculturalism, and interfaith dialogue. What are the implications for the church as it tries to reach the nations?
Tides of Opportunity brings together experts from diverse backgrounds to consider the practical significance of this mass migration. The reasons for these population movements are as varied as the people. Sadiri Joy Tira explores several causes, like military conflict, economic hardship, and natural disasters. The contributors not only explain such trends but suggest possible ways to engage with diaspora neighbors. Through case studies, this volume also examines lesser-known dynamics, such as sex trafficking and the movement of immigrants to rural areas.
This book challenges us to find more creative and integrated mission strategies for effectively reaching out to the various ?peoples on the move? with the gospel. How will you respond to the tides of opportunity?
About the author
Dr. Sadiri "Joy" Tira A is diaspora missiology specialist at the Jaffray Centre for Global Initiatives at Ambrose University in Canada. A reflective-practitioner, Sadiri Joy Tira served as catalyst for diasporas (formerly, senior associate for diasporas) for the Lausanne Movement from 2007-2019, as founding chairperson of the Global Diaspora Network (2010-2015), and for over two decades, as senior pastor of First Filipino Alliance Church in Edmonton, Alberta-Canada's "Gateway to the North." He is also a blogger for Outreach Canada.
