Africans in Diaspora and Diasporas in Africa

This book adumbrates the missiological currents, perspectives, implications, and significance of Africa as two tales of a continent – Africans in diaspora and diasporas in Africa. The contributors in this book hone missiological and theological imaginations; plural narratives of co-presence and absence; the exigencies of diaspora missions; the complex iterations of home; belonging, identity, and hospitality; and what these portend for imagining world Christianity historically and in the contemporary global era. This book is a must-read.

Afe Adogame, PhD

Maxwell M. Upson Professor of Religion and Society,

Princeton Theological Seminary, New Jersey, USA

This compendium of enriching perspectives from authentic voices is a compelling call to a new paradigm in mission engagement. It brings together – quite admirably – the biblical, historical, political, and contemporary worldviews to make the point that this is not a time for diasporas to lament lost grounds. As beneficiaries and proclaimers of the transforming gospel, this is an indispensable resource.

Most Rev. Emmanuel A. S. Egbunu, PhD

Bishop of Lokoja, Anglican Communion, Nigeria

Africans are now recognized as participants in all kinds of global cosmopolitan milieus, not least, Christianizing organizations. Our reverse impact at home as supporters of a wide variety of missional initiatives cannot be underestimated either. As the mother continent gets more deeply immersed in a variety of transformations, reflective diaspora Christians ought to be aware of each other and ultimately make our presence felt wherever we are scattered. This volume can only be good for the challenges that belie our boisterous comings and goings amongst other strangers and aliens in this world.

Wanjiru M. Gitau, PhD

Assistant Professor of World Christianity and Practical Theology,

Palm Beach Atlantic University, Florida, USA

Africans in Diaspora and Diasporas in Africa is a magnificent work of scholarship. The authors are concerned with the contribution of migratory movements to God’s mission not only in Africa, but also around the world. The world has come to Africa, and Africa has gone to the world. This is a book to have on your desk; pick it up and read it.

David Tarus, PhD

Executive Director, Association for Christian Theological Education in Africa

The story of God’s work in the world is linked to the scattering of humans across it. In Africans in Diaspora and Diaspora in Africa readers catch glimpses of this reality. A useful contribution to the ongoing conversations on God’s work through dispersed ordinary human agents.

Tite Tiénou, PhD

The Research Professor of Missions, Dean Emeritus,

Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Illinois, USA

BULUS GALADIMA, PhD was formerly dean of Cook School of Biola University, California, USA, and provost/president of Jos ECWA Theological Seminary, Nigeria. He currently serves as a catalyst for diasporas of the Lausanne Movement. He is a co-founder of Almanah Rescue Mission, a ministry empowering widows and orphans.

SAM GEORGE, PhD serves as the director of Global Diaspora Institute at Wheaton CollegeBilly Graham Center, Illinois, USA, and as a catalyst for diasporas of the Lausanne Movement. He holds degrees in engineering, management, and theology. He teaches diaspora missions and world Christianity globally and has authored/edited a number of books, including the three-volume series, Asian Diaspora Christianity (Fortress Press).