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Asians in Diaspora and Diasporas in Asia

Lausanne Occasional Paper 78: Forcibly Displaced People

Africans in Diaspora and Diasporas in Africa

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Lausanne Movement's Global Diaspora Network

Lausanne Movement's Global Diaspora Network (GDN)

Lausanne Movement's Global Diaspora Network
Credits Recording Location Singapore Bible College Recording and Editing Stephen Kim Global Diaspora Network of The Lausanne Movement (www.GlobalDiasporaNetwork.org)
"Motus Dei: People on the Move and God on the Move" by Sam George, PhD | Oak Hill College
For non-Korean global diaspora audiences, please enable Subtitles/Closed Captions (CC) for auto-generated translations when necessary. About 111 Revival Prayer Movement with CTS New York TV The 111 Revival Prayer Movement is a global prayer initiative uniting 7.5 million Korean diaspora believers in seeking God’s face for healing and revival in our generation, grounded in the promise of 2 Chronicles 7:13–14. Each day at 1:11 PM, at the height of our human strength, we pause to pray—confessing our dependence on divine power rather than our own. President: Rev. Hosung Kim Program Director: Rev. Kenneth Kim, Mr. Stephen Kim (International City Mission, USA Revival Movement)
[Global Diaspora Prayers] A Prayer of Strength and Wisdom for African Diasporas | Dr. Moses O. Biney
For non-Korean global diaspora audiences, please enable Subtitles/Closed Captions (CC) for auto-generated translations when necessary. About 111 Revival Prayer Movement with CTS New York TV The 111 Revival Prayer Movement is a global prayer initiative uniting 7.5 million Korean diaspora believers in seeking God’s face for healing and revival in our generation, grounded in the promise of 2 Chronicles 7:13–14. Each day at 1:11 PM, at the height of our human strength, we pause to pray—confessing our dependence on divine power rather than our own. President: Rev. Hosung Kim Program Director: Rev. Kenneth Kim, Mr. Stephen Kim (International City Mission, USA Revival Movement)
[Global Diaspora Prayers] Let the Gospel Flow to and Through the Indian Diasporas - Dr. Sam George
For non-Korean global diaspora audiences, please enable Subtitles/Closed Captions (CC) for auto-generated translations. About 111 Revival Prayer Movement (with CTS New York TV) The 111 Revival Prayer Movement is a global prayer initiative uniting 7.5 million Korean diaspora believers in seeking God’s face for healing and revival in our generation, grounded in the promise of 2 Chronicles 7:13–14. Each day at 1:11 PM, at the height of our human strength, we pause to pray—confessing our dependence on divine power rather than our own. President: Rev. Hosung Kim Program Director: Rev. Kenneth Kim, Mr. Stephen Kim (International City Mission, USA Revival Movement)
[Global Diaspora Prayers] 세계의 난민들 가운데 예수님의 평화가 전해지고 함께 누리게 하옵소서 - 금병달 목사 | CTS New York TV
This video shows how migration has shaped Christianity through history and missionary actions by and among diaspora communities around the world. Produced by Global Diaspora Network and released at the fourth Lausannge Congress in Seoul Incheon in September 2024.
People on the Move (GDN L4 Video)
An introduction to how migration and diaspora communities are engaged in missions and transforming global Christianity. Shown at first at Lausanne Congress at Seoul Incheon in 2024 and prepared by Global Diaspora Network.
People on the Move (GDN L4 video with Captions)
About Today's Guest(s): Rev. Raveen Burra is a dedicated migrant pastor and missionary leader based in South Korea, with a heart for indigenous diaspora missions across Asia and beyond. He is the current lead pastor at Simin English Church in Gunpo City, South Korea, and formerly served as the lead pastor of Suwon Jeil English Church. Alongside his pastoral duties, he is deeply involved in the broader mission field. As the Associate Lead of the Missions Commission at the Asia Evangelical Alliance (AEA) and as the vice president of WiThee Mission Internationals, Rev. Raveen plays an essential role in developing sustainable mission strategies that impact communities across the continent. Rev. Mark Edward Sudhir is a ssionary and church planter among the Hindu Sindhi and Sikh Punjabi religious people group in the Philippines and in India. About GDN: GDN (Global Diaspora Network) seeks to mobilize followers of Jesus to fulfill God’s missional purposes among the people on the move. We operate under the Lausanne Movement and embrace its philosophy of ministry: “Together we seek to bear witness to Jesus Christ and all his teachings, in every part of the world—not only geographically, but in every sphere of society and in the realm of ideas."
Conversations with Diaspora Leaders - Rev. Raveen Burra & Rev. Mark Sudhir | GDN POM
About Today's Guest(s): Rev. Mark Edward Sudhir is a ssionary and church planter among the Hindu Sindhi and Sikh Punjabi religious people group in the Philippines and in India. About GDN: GDN (Global Diaspora Network) seeks to mobilize followers of Jesus to fulfill God’s missional purposes among the people on the move. We operate under the Lausanne Movement and embrace its philosophy of ministry: “Together we seek to bear witness to Jesus Christ and all his teachings, in every part of the world—not only geographically, but in every sphere of society and in the realm of ideas."
Conversations with Diaspora Leaders - Rev. Mark Sudhir | GDN POM
About Today's Guest: Andrew Diprose is a multi-cultural consultant and resource person who has been working amongst South Asians in Italy for over 20 years. His wife Patrizia is a trained nurse, involved in various ministries as well as caring for the family. About GDN: GDN (Global Diaspora Network) seeks to mobilize followers of Jesus to fulfill God’s missional purposes among the people on the move. We operate under the Lausanne Movement and embrace its philosophy of ministry: “Together we seek to bear witness to Jesus Christ and all his teachings, in every part of the world—not only geographically, but in every sphere of society and in the realm of ideas."
Missional Crossroads - Hindus and Sikhs in Italy by Jan Andrew Diprose | GDN POM
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October 2025 - Special Honors and Appreciation go to Dr. Sam George, completing this year his role as a (double-term, 10-year) Catalyst for Global Diasporas with Lausanne. Special tribute was made on Friday, Oct. 4, 2025 and was given by Dr. TV Thomas --thanking Dr. Sam and wife Mary for their many years of personal friendship and dedication to the Diaspora cause within Lausanne, mentioning too Sam's authorship of numerous books and groundbreaking articles on the topic of global diasporas. Sam's role in the Latin American Consultation also included a "Diaspora Reading of the Book of Ruth" -- bringing to fore new approaches in Exegesis and Hermeneutics that includes changing geography and the "Motus Dei." Noted during the Latin American Consultation were the Lausanne Occasional Papers #70 & 78 (being published in English, Portuguese and Spanish -- provided for all attendees). Sam's role with previous consultations for Africa and Asia were also highlighted, as well as the Reflections of Asian Diaspora (vol #1-#3). ... See MoreSee Less

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The Latin American Diaspora Consultation was followed by the Brazilian Congress of Missions (Oct. 6-10, 2025), also in Aguas de Lindoia, Brazil. Some 120+ Mission agencies were represented; 2,000 in attendance. Dr. TV Thomas, Dr. Bulus Galadima and Rev. Joel Wright were in attendance, witnessing the growing strength of the Latin American mission workforce. Side sessions were on the Brazilian & Latin American Diasporas; Fabiana Braun announcing "Brazilians on the Move". ... See MoreSee Less

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