The Role of Christian Hospitality in Mission to the Diaspora Community

Authors

• Angela Kalim, Asbury Theological Seminary

Abstract

Immigration enriches a country’s cultural landscape but also brings change to existing norms. Some people see immigration as a threat, but many missiologists see it as an opportunity from God for God’s church to engage the nations. In this paper, I will explore the role of Christian hospitality in mission to the diaspora community. I will first explore what Christian hospitality is, and how it is different from conventional hospitality by looking at how Christian hospitality was practiced in the Bible as well as in Christian tradition, specifically in the Benedictine community. Second, I will discuss the role of Christian hospitality in the context of diaspora ministry by examining the challenges that come with global migration, why the church should respond with Christian hospitality, and how the practice of Christian hospitality is a missional strategy. Third, I will demonstrate how Christian hospitality is used in the mission field by sharing testimonies from international students, testimonies from churches that serve migrant workers, and I will conclude with some practical words of wisdom.

DOI

10.7252/Journal.02.2026F.07

Recommended Citation

Kalim, Angela (2026) "The Role of Christian Hospitality in Mission to the Diaspora Community," The Asbury Theological Journal: Vol. 81: No. 2, p. 512-533.
Available at: https://place.asburyseminary.edu/asburyjournal/vol81/iss2/8