The denominational plurality in continental Europe keeps growing. The churches of African
origin are of increasing number. Seeking for a new identity in their new home the concept of
Diaspora and the question for legal issues get important for their identity. To what extent is
their identity determined rather by seclusion or openness? Are the churches missionizing
amongst Germans and are there ecumenical relations? What are the characteristics of such a new
identity? How does it develop? By analyzing three different types of churches of African origin
in the German context especially by examining their sermons the author demonstrates how those
churches develop in a missionary direction and how they can become ecumenical partners.
