Country cluster map

We teamed up with Gallup to analyse data from 150 countries and identified seven unique mission contexts, which we call Patmos Clusters.

Sections of the world map showing the countries in cluster 1 in bright purple - the Sahel, Pakistan, Afghanistan

Patmos Cluster 1

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Sections of the world map showing the countries in cluster 2 in dark purple - East Europe, Russia, Portugal.

Patmos Cluster 2

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Sections of the world map showing the countries in cluster 3 in dark green - Middle East and North Africa.

Patmos Cluster 3

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Sections of the world map showing the countries in cluster 4 in yellow - Central and South America, Caribbean, Philippines.

Patmos Cluster 4

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Sections of the world map showing the countries in cluster 5 in bright green - Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand.

Patmos Cluster 5

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Sections of the world map showing the countries in cluster 6 in orange - Asia.

Patmos Cluster 6

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Section of the world map showing the countries in cluster 7 in red - Sub-Saharan Africa.

Patmos Cluster 7

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Why does context matter?

Our cultural and religious environment shapes our relationship with the Bible. Understanding these factors helps us accurately picture the Bible engagement landscape.

When we look at what food grows around the world, we see that the climate affects what can grow in different contexts. We think this is a helpful metaphor for understanding why context matters when thinking about global Bible engagement. The more we grasp the characteristics of a missiological climate, the better equipped we are to grow the fruit we all want to see. We hope the Patmos Clusters provide a shared imagination for Bible engagement, fostering collaboration and innovation to create a world where everyone can encounter the Bible.

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