A Biblical Missiology for North American People Groups
In recent years, much has been written and said about the global mission field within North America. The recent flood of immigrants, international students, and guest workers has risen to high levels. For instance, Canada, with its supportive immigration policies, is now 18 percent foreign-born. In fact, it is estimated that Canada’s largest city, Toronto, contains over two million foreign-born residents—half of its population. The United States has also experienced substantial migration waves the past few decades. The percentage of foreign-born has risen from 4.7 percent in 1970 to 12.5 percent in 2005. The U.S. Census Bureau projects that half of the United States will be of a different race or ethnicity than non-Hispanic white by 2050.
What can be assessed from these statistics? How have we performed as a denomination in including North American people groups into our ministries and missions strategy? Read more .
 The Da Vinci Code
According to Dr. Ed Stetzer, "Our recent study showed that the more a person knew of the book, the more likely they were to consider the claims of The Da Vinci Code to be true, or to consider neither The Da Vinci Code nor the Bible as “closer to the truth.” Read
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The Research Team of the North American Mission Board, SBC, exists to serve churches so they might be more effective in their mission. We do this by helping church leaders to understand their communities, churches, and cultures.
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