Purpose of the research
This research aims to explore the scope, nature and experiences of ethnic minority and new migrant congregations in contemporary Scotland. Among other things, this research will seek to discover and analyse:
• The number of ethnic minority congregations in Scotland and map their distribution across the country
• Understand their mission and explore their experiences of ministering in Scotland
• Determine any challenges they face in society and in their Christian ministry
• Explore opportunities for building ecumenical partnerships, dialogue and cross-cultural learning