1.5 GENERATION
Ethnic Churches = Mobilizing, Equipping, Empowering = Great Commission
1.5 Generation
The 1.5 generation refers to individuals who were born in one culture but raised in another.
They live between worlds.
They understand the language, values, and traditions of their parents—while also navigating the culture of their new home.
This unique position makes them one of the most strategic groups for mission today.
They can:
– Bridge cultures
– Communicate across generations
– Engage both local and global communities
Yet many are overlooked.
360 Ministries exists to change that.
We help 1.5 generation leaders:
– Discover their identity in Christ
– Understand their calling
– Develop as leaders
– Be released into mission
We believe they are not in between by accident—
they are placed by God for purpose.
“My family and I moved to the United States in 2007 from a refugee camp in Nepal. For our first year in America, we lived in a predominantly Caucasian area and attended an American church with our host family. Every night, I prayed desperately for a chance to reunite with the family we had left behind in Nepal. My prayers were answered in 2008 when the UNHCR began resettling Bhutanese Nepalis in the States, and I was able to reconnect with my family. In 2011, my parents and other Bhutanese Nepali leaders founded a local church in Clarkston called “Atlanta Nepali Church,” where I’ve been a member for the past 13 years. As Clarkston continues to grow and welcomes people from diverse ethnic backgrounds, I believe that, as a former refugee, I can serve the communities and share the gospel here now.”
- Blisha Magar
“My family and I were relocated to Clarkston, Georgia, from a refugee camp in Nepal in 2008. Clarkston is a significant place for me; it represents my community and second home. I believe in the importance of doing mission work within my community and view it as an opportunity to reach unreached people. My main goal is to guide individuals within the refugee community into mission work, fostering a sense of purpose and direction. I hope to inspire others to recognize the value and significance of local mission work and understand that they can make a meaningful difference. Life comes full circle in the most unexpected ways. My journey from a refugee in Clarkston to a missionary in the same community has shown me the power of connecting others with my refugee story, including theirs.”