Call for Papers:

Diaspora Communities:

Relationships, Identities, Challenges, and Opportunities

For Publication in Global Missiology, www.globalmissiology.org, October 2025

The October 2025 issue of Global Missiology - English will examine an array of topics related to diaspora communities. The important roles played by diaspora peoples in Christian mission are recognized today more than ever. Much study of diaspora phenomena has been conducted, but more is needed in specific relation to communities of people living in diaspora. For example, relations between diaspora churches and local indigenous churches and communities is a topic ripe for further research. Diaspora communities face challenges with respect to their changing identities, including those associated with language and generational differences. Many diaspora communities have experienced stirring revivals and desire further theological and leadership training. The possibilities for research topics expand rapidly upon exploring connected themes.

The following topics—in particular case studies—are examples of requested articles:

- Case Studies of Diaspora-Indigenous Relations

- Case Studies of Changing Diaspora Identities

- Case Studies of Generational Adjustments in Diaspora Communities

- Case Studies of Revivals in Diaspora Communities

- Case Studies of Diaspora Theological and Leadership Training

- Other topics related to Diaspora Communities

Proposed titles with approximately 100-word abstracts are due April 30, 2025. Full manuscripts of approved paper proposals will be due July 31, 2025. Manuscript guidelines, including a template for formatting, can be found on the Global Missiology website at

http://ojs.globalmissiology.org/index.php/english/about/submissions#authorGuidelines.

Please address all submissions and questions to globalmissiologyenglish@gmail.com.