The Diaspora Initiative
Diaspora is the scattering (migration) and gathering of peoples. It denotes people on the move, whether involuntarily (push) or voluntarily (pull). Diaspora peoples may be immigrants, refugees, temporary workers, international students, etc.
This movement of peoples has significant implications on how we view and engage in Global Mission. Mission is no longer a matter of geographical distance. The “west to the rest” mentality no longer fits the global reality. We recognize the need to strategically engage in a new paradigm of mission that takes seriously this contemporary movement of people as God ordained for the extension of His Kingdom.
"The Diaspora Initiative" is a ministry of Tyndale Intercultural Ministry Centre in partnership with UReachToronto.
Mission Statement
The mission of The Diaspora Initiative is to establish a hub for ministry to and through Diaspora. The Diaspora Initiative will provide anyone involved in ministry with new Canadian people groups access to networks, information and research data so that such organizations and individuals may further the work of the Kingdom in Canada and globally.
Vision Statement
Within the next ten years the TIM Centre will become a Canadian hub for Diaspora ministry (mostly people groups new in Canada), known for its excellence in applied research and advocacy and as the primary facilitator of dialogue, exchange and training for churches, organizations and individuals engaged in this expression of God’s Kingdom.
For more information contact Robert Cousins, email tim@tyndale.ca.
Engaging in Global Missions
The nations of the world are literally on our doorstep. “Going Global” can be going to some distant land or it can be crossing the street to befriend your neighbour.
The “Samaria Principle” is a reminder that God has given the Church in Canada an opportunity to reach out cross-culturally by engaging in mission right on our “doorstep”.
Taken, with permissions, from "Canada's New Harvest: Helping Churches Touch Newcomers, By Brian Seim
We would like to share with you some excellent resources that will assist you and your church engage in Global Mission … to your neighbour across the street or to the “Ends of the Earth”.
