The Diaspora Returns Home

"""The topic of diaspora missiology has been widely discussed, theorized, and strategized in recent years. However, there are relatively few empirical studies exploring the practical experience of diasporic people and their involvement in mission. Bryan Woods makes a significant contribution to help fill that gap with his examination of the Việt Kiều and their return to Vietnam on mission. Readers will glean rich and fascinating insights from this excellently executed study."" --Craig Ott, professor of mission and intercultural studies, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School ""Diaspora missiology seems to offer significant potential for missions in the twenty-first century, but responsible empirical research into its effectiveness has been lacking. In this carefully researched and thoughtful study, Bryan Woods helps to fill this gap by examining the return of Christian Việt Kiều to their homeland in Vietnam. He shows that although the realities on the ground are more complex and challenging than often assumed, there can be significant ministry for those who return. This is an important contribution to diaspora missiology!"" --Harold Netland, professor of philosophy of religion and intercultural studies, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School ""The topic of diaspora missiology has been widely discussed, theorized, and strategized in recent years. However, there are relatively few empirical studies exploring the practical experience of diasporic people and their involvement in mission. Bryan Woods makes a significant contribution to help fill that gap with his examination of the Việt Kiều and their return to Vietnam on mission. Readers will glean rich and fascinating insights from this excellently executed study."" --Craig Ott, professor of mission and intercultural studies, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School ""Diaspora missiology seems to offer significant potential for missions in the twenty-first century, but responsible empirical research into its effectiveness has been lacking. In this carefully researched and thoughtful study, Bryan Woods helps to fill this gap by examining the return of Christian Việt Kiều to their homeland in Vietnam. He shows that although the realities on the ground are more complex and challenging than often assumed, there can be significant ministry for those who return. This is an important contribution to diaspora missiology!"" --Harold Netland, professor of philosophy of religion and intercultural studies, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School"