What is diaspora ministry?
We have only worked with refugees for a short time, so we don’t claim to be experts, but we have learned a few things along the way so far…
AIM Location: United Kingdom & Europe
Ministry in the United Kingdom & Europe ranges from being a part of mobilising offices, to teaching in Bible colleges to being involved in work among the African Diaspora across the continent.
In 2015 more than one million migrants and refugees crossed into Europe. Many are fleeing the war in Syria, or escaping the aftermath of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, but there has also been a steep increase in the amount of migrants from Africa. Some are moving for economic reasons, some are escaping political oppression, and others are seeking to avoid religious persecution. Whilst illegal migration makes up a large proportion of those migrants entering Europe, Africans are also here as students or as international employees, responding to the demand that Europe has for both skilled and unskilled labour. Ultimately, thousands of Africans are journeying every month, in search of work and a better life.
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Befriending the community
“Our church has always sought to meet and reach out into the community, ever since it was founded in the early 1800s. We are not a comfy church. We’re a small congregation, who are mission-minded, and everyone gets involved. Most of us are retired and we have seen a lot of changes in our local area over the years.”
Geoff Donaldson
Geoff helps people understand the biblical story of mission and how individuals and churches can play a role in gospel work across Africa and among diaspora.
Diaspora Outreach Worker, South London UK
Could you befriend and witness to people from unreached people groups living in South London?
Timo and Laura
We are serving in Finland among the Congolese refugee population, sharing Jesus with them, and equipping Christian refugees to reach out to the Finns they live among.
Community Outreach Week Team – UK Diaspora
Could you spend a week helping a city centre church as they run an events week to reach out and build bridges in their diverse community?
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