Regional Diaspora

Walk through the hallway and observe the different highlighted diaspora people groups that are represented in the DFW area

Pray for these groups as you walk through the hallway

Feel free to take photos to remember these groups 

“Diaspora” comes from the Greek word meaning “scattered” and refers to those who have moved from different countries or people groups who live in America.

This year, Arlington was ranked no. 1 in the nation for the most diverse large city in the United States. (source)

As of 2021, 20.9% of Arlington, TX residents (81.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Arlington, TX was 20.8%, meaning that the rate has increased. (source)

God is bringing the nations here and giving us an opportunity to reach and engage those coming from different cultural and religious backgrounds.  

Ask God to put these people in your life in order to share the Gospel with them. (Acts 17:26-27) 

Pray for God to open opportunities for you to engage and care for those from different countries who live in our area. (Deut. 10:18-19; Matt 25:35; Rom 12:13) 

Pray for the local missionaries who are working to reach these diaspora people groups. (Luke 10:2; Matthew 9:37)