Back to Speakers
Youth & Young Adults Speaker

Dr. Sam George

Faculty & Director, Global Diaspora Institute, Wheaton College

Lausanne Movement Global Catalyst  ·  Founder-Director, Parivar International

Dr. Sam George

Quick Details

Role

Faculty & Director, Global Diaspora Institute, Wheaton College

Also Serves As

Global Catalyst, Lausanne Movement

Founder-Director, Parivar International (USA)

Founder-Director, Urban India Ministries (India)

About Dr. Sam George

Dr. Sam George is a globally recognized scholar and missiologist specializing in Global Migration, Diaspora Mission, and World Christianity. He serves as Faculty and Director of the Global Diaspora Institute at Wheaton College (USA) and is actively engaged with the Lausanne Movement as a global catalyst for mission.

With extensive teaching experience across Asia, Africa, and North America, he brings a strong cross-cultural and intergenerational perspective to faith and ministry. He is also the Founder-Director of Parivar International (USA) and Urban India Ministries (India), focusing on families, diaspora communities, and youth engagement.

Dr. George is the author of several influential works, including Understanding the Coconut Generation: Ministry to the Americanized Asian Indians, which explores the identity, faith, and cultural challenges of second-generation Indian Christians in the diaspora.

His ministry aligns closely with the conference theme "Grow and Bridge Generations in Christ," with emphasis on diaspora identity, intergenerational faith, and equipping youth for a global Christian witness.

Speaking Sessions

Youth Theme Session 1 + Parallel Breakouts 1

Friday, July 24 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Youth Theme Session 2 + Parallel Breakouts 2

Saturday, July 25 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Combined Session + "Bridge the Gap" Q&A

Saturday, July 25 · 1:30 – 4:00 PM

Youth Are Welcome Here

The 35th CSI Family & Youth Conference is designed to include and engage young people! Register with your youth group, family, or friends and be part of an amazing time of spiritual growth, community, and connection across generations.