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What is migration?
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movement of people from one region to another.

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What are some of the arguments for the necessity of reverse mission?
To revive the faith of those in the West, because immigration shapes the landscape of religion in our country, and the need for a more diverse body of Chirst
What is migration?
Movement of people from one region to another.
What migration patterns do we see in the UK?
A large number of Migrants come from the Caribbean, western Africa and Europe
How does an uneven spread of immigration lead to less integration?
75% of migrants live in London and a further 10% in the south west. Due to this high concentration of migrants in specific places many churches in the north haven't had the chance to assimilate as they have had no reason to.
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How have these migration patterns influenced Christianity in the UK?
Due to their large Christian population, they have created a spark in black majority churches and Pentecostal denominations.
What is the state of Christianity in the UK?
Christianity in the UK is on a decline, we saw a 13% decrease in the last census in people identifying as Christian.
To what extent, if any, can it be said that Christianity in the UK is over?
It can be argued that due to the rise in secularisation in the UK and a strong opposition to evangelical pentecostal churches Christianity in the UK is close to over
Are traditional churches handicapped in reaching out to Christian migrants?
Due to language barriers and cultural differences traditional churches may be handicapped in reaching out to Christian migrants
What is an Indigenous congregation?
Indigenous congregations are churches traditionally known to reside in the UK, these include the Roman Catholic church and church of England
What is an immigrant chaplain?
This is a chaplain that has also migrated from a different culture and therefore can bridge the gap between any language or cultural barriers
What is a Pentecostal denomination?
A form of Christianity that emphasises the work of the Holy Spirit and the direct experience of the presence of God by the believer
What is the RCCG?
The Redeemed Christian Church of God is a Pentecostal megachurch and denomination founded in Lagos, Nigeria
What is reverse mission?
Missionaries coming to the United Kingdom in the 21st century from countries to which missionaries from Britain travelled in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Where has reverse mission come from?
It is a Recent phenomenon due to the increasing secularisation of the UK which has led it to be deemed a country in need of a revival
What does reverse mission entail?
Includes short-term visits of groups or individuals (i.e. a visiting African choir), longer-term church workers, majority migrant churches who see evangelisation as a part of their mission and indigenous UK denominations or theological colleges who appoint leaders from migrant backgrounds hoping this will positively influence their churches.
What are some of the arguments for the necessity of reverse mission?
To revive the faith of those in the West, because immigration shapes the landscape of religion in our country, and the need for a more diverse body of Chirst
How have reverse missions changed the decline of the church in the UK?
Neither reverse mission nor the rise of immigrant churches has stemmed the tide of Church decline in the UK.
Why have reverse missions had such an insignificant effect on the UK?
Many reverse missionaries report a lack of progress in their efforts due to the strength of secular attitudes and the resistance of UK nationals to an evangelistic form of Christianity.
What are some key quotes?
“The Catholic Church has been further strengthened with the arrival of migrants from the new member states of the EU.” (The Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales) “The ‘Pentecostalisation’ of African Christianity can be called the African Reformation of the twentieth century.” (A. H. Anderson) “...the growth of Christianity in the ‘global south’ and of immigrant congregations has made mainline churches in Britain take notice..." (R. Catto)
Why aren’t congregations more intergated?
Worship differences, Social support and an uneven spread of immigration
How do Worship differences lead to less integration?
Pentecostal churches have a more charismatic approach with singing and dancing where as the C of E is much more traditional and rigid
How does levels of Social support lead to less integration?
Churches with a significant proportion of migrant members offer understanding and social support. Certain churches offer legal counselling and career development courses
How does an uneven spread of immigration lead to less integration?
75% of migrants live in London and a further 10% in the southwest. Due to this high concentration of migrants in specific places many churches in the north haven't had the chance to assimilate as they have had no reason to.