The great migration of people to other lands creates opportunities for the gospel to penetrate the lost, marginalized, and abandoned. The contributors of this volume have provided a powerful resource to expand our imagination about the possibilities of impacting the nations around the globe and right in our own communities. This is a must read for every believer and is an eye-opening revelation for the church on mission. The kingdom of God is advancing. —David Hearn, President, C&MA in Canada
Diaspora missiology is an emerging discipline. Some people study diaspora missions, some write about it, and other practise it. So far as contemporary diaspora missions is concerned, Sadiri Joy Tira and contributors of this book are respected leaders in all three categories. You will be amazed to learn from this book how God has been mobilizing the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada to reach out to diaspora people from regions beyond and around us. —Jacky Lau, PhD, Global Track Leader, C&MA in Canada
The world is on the move! Global mission is changing. Regions Beyond and Regions Around offers us a compelling overview of a biblical-missiological framework, with practical examples from the Christian and Missionary Alliance demonstrating how to understand and engage in God’s redemptive work among people living outside their place of origin. —Keith C. Taylor, DMin, Lead Pastor, Beulah Alliance Church, Edmonton, AB
This is a timely reminder of God’s call to his bride, the Church, to reach the least reached and least engaged wherever they may be found. May we all heed God’s call through this book, Regions Beyond and Regions Around: Diaspora Missions and the Christian and Missionary Alliance and be found faithful. —Raul Santos, Regional Developer-Silk Road, C&MA in Canada
