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Start Date
2-5-2023 9:45 AM
End Date
2-5-2023 10:45 AM
Description
The landscape of immigration in America is constantly evolving, offering cultural enrichment and contributions to communities through increasing diversity. This new context offers the church unique opportunities to share the Gospel with people from all nations. In this session, Dr. Heath Lewis will guide participants in an exploration of two specific immigrant generations, 1.5 (people who immigrated before or during their teenage years) and 2.0 (children of immigrants who were born in their host country). Using current research, Lewis will examine Gen 1.5 and 2.0 immigrant demographics, attributes, cultural identities, motivations and more, before discussing their implications for ministry in today’s Christian church.
Submission Type
Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep
Submission Topics
Community; Cultural Engagement; Ecclesiology (The Church); World Mission
Submission Audience
Laity; Ministers; Scholars
Submission Cost
Free
Plenary: Who is My Neighbor? Introducing Generation 1.5 and 2.0 Immigrants
The landscape of immigration in America is constantly evolving, offering cultural enrichment and contributions to communities through increasing diversity. This new context offers the church unique opportunities to share the Gospel with people from all nations. In this session, Dr. Heath Lewis will guide participants in an exploration of two specific immigrant generations, 1.5 (people who immigrated before or during their teenage years) and 2.0 (children of immigrants who were born in their host country). Using current research, Lewis will examine Gen 1.5 and 2.0 immigrant demographics, attributes, cultural identities, motivations and more, before discussing their implications for ministry in today’s Christian church.
