As followers of Jesus Christ, it is one of our obligations to seek justice, as the verses below demonstrate. These following links are links to Christian organizations that serve those who are victims of oppression, discrimination, and other injustices. There are also links related to issues of poverty and hunger. IVCF-ISM does not necessarily agree with everything on these sites, nor does IVCF-ISM necessarily support everything these organizations do. However, in general, we encourage you to investigate the many good things they do!!! :) See also Links to Help the Poor and Needy

A FEW BIBLE VERSES
"He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" (Micah 6.8 NRSV)

"For the LORD is righteous, and he loves justice. Those who do what is right will see his face. " (Psalm 11.7 NLT)

"Wash yourselves and be clean! Let me no longer see your evil deeds. Give up your wicked ways. Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the orphan. Fight for the rights of widows." (Isaiah 1.16-17 NLT)

"...but you completely forget about justice and the love of God. You should tithe, yes, but you should not leave undone the more important things." (Jesus, Luke 11.42 NLT)

See also: Psalm 146.6-9, Isaiah 5.7, Hoseah 12.6, Amos 5, Matthew 25.31-40

Christians for Social Justice Group (WINNIPEG!)
This group is based at University of Winnipeg. They have an email discussion group and planned activities as well. If you want to join their email list, or go to any of their meetings, contact Kenton at: kleidse@yahoo.com --OR-- Linda at: wiens2003@yahoo.com

Sojourners
From their website: "Sojourners, www.sojo.net, is a Christian ministry whose mission is to proclaim and practice the biblical call to integrate spiritual renewal and social justice. In response to this call, we offer a vision for faith in public life by: (a) publishing Sojourners magazine, SojoMail and other resources that address issues of faith, politics, and culture from a biblical perspective; (b) preaching, teaching, organizing, and public witness; (c) nurturing community by bringing together people from the various traditions and streams of the church; (d) hosting an annual program of voluntary service for education, ministry, and discipleship.
In our lives and in our work, we seek to be guided by the biblical principles of justice, mercy, and humility."

International Justice Mission (USA)
IJM's legal and law enforcement professionals use investigation strategies, legal expertise, and cutting-edge technology to rescue individual victims of injustice and abuse around the world. Through its education initiatives, IJM provides people of faith with the training, mobilization tools and resources to translate their convictions into active engagement.

International Justice Mission LINKS
Gives links to many justice-minded sites, both Christian and non-religious.

Habitat for Humanity Canada
Habitat for Humanity is an independent, charitable, faith-based housing program dedicated to the elimination of poverty housing by building homes in partnership with families in need.

Mennonite Central Committee
MCC seeks to demonstrate God's love by working among people suffering from poverty, conflict, oppression and natural disaster. MCC strives for peace, justice and dignity of all people by sharing our experiences, resources and faith in Jesus Christ.

Compassion International
In response to the Great Commission, Compassion International exists as an advocate for children, to release them from their spiritual, economic, social, and physical poverty and enable them to become responsible and fulfilled Christian adults.

Bread for the World (USA)
With 28 years of seeking justice, Bread for the World is a Christian voice for ending hunger. A nonpartisan citizens' movement of 46,000 people of faith, including 2,000 churches, BFW members help hungry people by lobbying America's decision makers on legislation that addresses hunger in our communities and around the world.

Mennonite Economic Development Associates
MEDA's MISSION: The mission of MEDA is to bring hope, opportunity and economic well being to low income people around the world through a business-oriented approach to development.
In the developing world, we do this by offering affordable credit, together with marketing and business training, to low income entrepreneurs. MEDA's target group are the poorest of the economically active in the developing world. These are people who, because they are poor, cannot obtain loans from local banks to start or grow businesses. Each year MEDA creates or sustains about 10,000 jobs around the world.
Another goal of MEDA is to help Christians connect their faith and work in the marketplace. For MEDA, Christianity is not just for Sundays; if our faith means anything it all, it needs to be active every day of the week... But how does that affect the decisions we make as employers and employees? We address this question, and many others, through our publications, annual convention and our Sunday-Monday Connection.

World Vision Canada
Sponsor a child in a developing country (Your money helps provide food, education and medical care).

Links to Help the Persecuted Church
Many followers of Jesus around the world suffer torture, imprisonment and discrimination because they follow Jesus and share his message with others. This site has links to some organizations that help these sisters and brothers through prayer, finances etc.

Last Updated: January 29, 2003

"But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit upon his glorious throne. All the nations will be gathered in his presence, and he will separate them as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will place the sheep at his right hand and the goats at his left. Then the King will say to those on the right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.' "Then these righteous ones will reply, 'Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink? Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing? When did we ever see you sick or in prison, and visit you?' And the King will tell them, 'I assure you, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!' " (Jesus, in Matthew 25.31-40 NLT)