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At a time when mass migration shapes nations and churches, from Colombia to Syria, from the Philippines to the United States, how might God be at work in these movements?<\/p>\n

Tim Adams, IFES Associate General Secretary, asked me to write a theological reflection on migration<\/a><\/strong>. We are delighted to offer responses by Chawkat Moucarry<\/strong><\/a>, a Syrian Christian scholar, and Chris Wright<\/strong><\/a>, a British Old Testament theologian.<\/p>\n

Included are materials for group discussion, with readings and questions. Also included is a list of further reading materials on migration.<\/p>\n

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Robert W Heimburger, Editor<\/p>\n

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