List of Invited Participants:


GLOBAL DIASPORA MISSIOLOGY CONSULTATION 
 

(Reported by Global Missiology) 
 

 
To be in keeping with the global trend of movement of peoples, the “Global Diaspora 
Missiology Consultation” will be held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada - November 15-18, 
2006.. 
 
 
This event is a partnership, in the study of diaspora missiology and mission strategy to 
reach diaspora groups, of Western Seminary (Portland, Oregon), Filipino International 
Network (FIN) and the Lausanne Congress for World Evangelization. 
Taylor University College and Seminary (TUCS) in Edmonton, Alberta (Canada) will 
host this event.   
 
This consultation is a remarkable gathering on diaspora missiology. The goal of this 
consultation is three-fold: 
 

1. To provide a consultative event in which scholars and practitioners can contribute 
to the growing edge of "Diaspora Missiology;" 

2. To participate in the celebration of the progress of the evangelization and church 
planting amongst several diaspora groups;  

3. To promote cooperation and partnership of various diaspora groups for Kingdom 
ministry globally beyond the consultation.  Participants and presenters have been 
selected and invited based on their expertise and current ministry involvement 
with diaspora groups (please refer to the list of participants). 



 
 
List of Invited Participants: 
   
1. Dr. Terry Casiño (Ph.D. & Th.D.)  – Filipino diaspora in Europe 
2. Dr. Kim Kwong Chan (Ph.D., Th.D.) – Chinese Diaspora 
3. Dr. Gi-Sam Cho (Ph.D.) – Korean Missionary Society 
4. Dr. Allan Effa (Ph.D.) – Nigerian Diaspora* 
5. Dr. George Gitahi (Ph.D.) – Kenyan Diaspora in the USA 
6. Dr. N. Jawahar Gnaniah (D.Miss.) – South Asian Diaspora 
7. Rev. Geoff Hartt (M.Div.) -  
8. Dr. Nabeel Jabbour (Th.D.) – Muslim Diaspora  
9. Dr. Thanh Le (D.Min.) – Vietnamese/Canadian 
10. Dr. John Leonard (Ph.D.) – Arab in France  
11. Dr. Paul Martindale (D.Min.) – Arab Diaspora   
12. Rev. Dave Olson (D.Miss. Cand.) – Tibetan Diaspora  
13. Rev. Jorge Osorio (M.Div.) - 
14. Dr. Cindy Perry (D.Miss.) – Nepalese Diaspora 
15. Dr. Jojo Remigio (Ph.D.) – Filipino Diaspora 
16. Dr. Narry Santos – Filipino Diaspora 
17. Dr. TV Thomas (D.Min.) – South Asian  
18. Dr. Sadiri Joy Tira (D.Min.) – Filipino/Canadian 
19. Dr. Enoch Wan (Ph.D.) – Chinese Diaspora  
20. Dr. Bill Wong (Ph.D.) – Chinese/Canadian  
21. Dr. Ted Yamamori (Ph.D.) – Japanese/American  
22. Dr. Tuvya Zaretsky (D.Miss.) – Jewish Diaspora 
 
Invited Observers: 

1. Mr. Doug Nichols – Action International Ministries 
2. Ambassador Rudolfo Dumapias – Philippine Diplomat 
3. Mr. Mark Sosmeña – World Teach Philippines 
4. Dr. Henry Tan – ISOLead 

 



 
Taylor University College and Seminary to Host Global 

Consultation on Diaspora Missiology 
 

 
From November 16 – 18, 2006, Taylor University College and 
Seminary in Edmonton will host a global consultation on diaspora 
missiology that will bring together key leaders of the Lausanne 

Committee for World Evangelization.  The consultation, sponsored by Filipino 
International Network, will gather strategists to discuss the impact global migrations are 
having on the future of mission.  The convener of the event, Dr. Tetsunao Yamamori, 
will present a free public lecture at a chapel service on Thursday, November 16, at 9:30 
AM.  He will speak about “Critical Issues in Global Mission Today.”   
 
On the same day, November 16, at noon, Taylor University College and Seminary will 
host a luncheon in the gymnasium.  All area pastors, missionaries and Christian business 
people are invited.  Dr. Yamamori will address the topic “Business as Mission.”  Tickets 
for this luncheon must be reserved before November 9 by sending an email to 
Renetta.geisler@taylor-edu.ca   The cost is $11.00 and may be paid at the door when 
tickets are picked up.  Further information about these events may be obtained from Dr. 
Allan Effa at 431-5244. 
 
Tetsunao “Ted” Yamamori is the International Director of the Lausanne Committee for 
World Evangelization and the President and CEO of Global Holistic Mission and 
Research.  He is also President Emeritus of Food for the Hungry, International.  He was 
recently appointed as senior fellow of the Council for Christian Colleges and 
Universities.  He is the author of numerous books, including his most recent publication,  
“On Kingdom Business: Transforming Missions Through Entrepreneurial Strategies.”   
 
 
Check out Taylor’s website -- http://www.taylor-edu.ca/taylorsem/news.html to view the 
press release. 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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