Catalyst: West Coast (Sex Trafficking)
A panel of people were on stage discussing the world wide epidemic of Sex Trafficking.
27 Million people in slavery today.
(bought – sold – traded)
(bought – sold – traded)
Random Thoughts:
- The problem with you people is "YOU TELL ME TO LEAVE" but you "NEVER LET ME FORGET WHERE I CAME FROM". (Naomi shared this from a prostitute she talked to in Amsterdam.)
- The church is the answer to this issue!
- 1) Guns; 2) Drugs; 3) People – Top 3 black market things being sold in the world!
Other than cash is their other opportunities for the church to help with this issue?
- Pray (Must be
- Talk about it – get the conversation going
- God will multiply your efforts.
- Most cities have "anti trafficking" organizations.
Is sex trafficking legal in these countries?
- India – not legal – but it is everywhere. The corruption goes to the highest government officials.
What do we do with "rescue girls"?
- There has to be somewhere where these girls can go after they are rescued.
Resource:
Naomi Zacharias: http://wellspringinternational.org/
International Justice Mission: www.ijm.org
Posted by Chris Trethewey on April 24, 2009 at 9:33 am in Catalyst, Church Leadership, Leadership | Comments (0)
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