Justice Advocates
Why Justice Needs to be a Team Sport
When I was in school, I ran track. Track is not a team sport. I was part of a team, but I ran on my own. Justice in America is too much like that. Instead of coming alongside someone facing injustice, we point to the starting line and tell them to start running. Justice as…
Read More5 Tips for Telling Powerful Stories of Impact
Jesus was a great storyteller. He didn’t use fancy power points, brochures, or video. He invited his audience into stories. Stories paint a picture that capture our hearts and minds. Any leader who wants to encourage a team, invite people to volunteer, give, or be involved in advancing justice should explore the power of story.…
Read More7 Ways to Teach Kids about Gospel Justice
Every child understands justice – just try treating your children differently! Children want everything to be fair. This is because God made us in His image and He is a God of Justice. But Justice can be a messy topic. Some parents may want to avoid the controversy. But God has a lot to say…
Read MoreWhat can God do when prisoners get a second chance at life?
“Pastor Jon…” – Those words often bring tears to my eyes. Not because of the pastoral title, but because of what the title represents. Many know me as “Pastor Jon Kelly”, but for family and those who’ve known me for most of my life, that title is a miracle. I first started selling drugs when…
Read MoreTop three reasons to join the Open the Gates campaign for 300 Gospel Justice Centers!
Have you ever wondered the reason God is making you wait? I have. Many times. Two years ago we were ready to launch a major Open the Gates Campaign with Dr. Tony Evans. He was going to announce a $2 million dollar campaign. That was more than 4x what we had raised before. As Dr.…
Read MoreWhy should I show compassion for the justice needs of poor neighbors?
Have you heard of compassion fatigue? The Oxford Languages Dictionary defines it as “indifference to charitable appeals on behalf of those who are suffering, experienced as a result of the frequency or number of such appeals.” For many, COVID has created compassion fatigue. Let us not grow weary in doing good COVID brought to the…
Read MoreWhy do songs of justice matter in a broken world?
By Jeff Frazier, Lead Pastor Chapelstreet Church My grandfather loved the music of the big bands from the 1940s. I have fond memories of him making trumpet sounds with his mouth to some old Benny Goodman or Mills Brothers tune. To this day, whenever I hear those songs, I think of him. Songs have a…
Read MoreShould Christians be involved in doing justice?
A disturbing trend has slipped into the church lately, spotlighted by the pandemic and the 2020 election. We have allowed justice to become political, rather than biblical. What are Christians to do? Is it possible to seek justice for our vulnerable neighbors and hold tightly to the gospel? How do we put God’s agenda for…
Read MoreHow to Advance the Dream of the Poor People’s Campaign
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is best known for his civil rights advocacy. But Dr. King recognized his dream of freedom and equality for all would never be realized unless poverty was challenged. He began the poor people’s campaign to shine a light on economic inequality but was assassinated before he could advance the cause. …
Read MoreThank you for generously Restoring Hope for vulnerable neighbors!
The news can make it seem like we are coming apart. But you showed otherwise. You demonstrated love for vulnerable neighbors, despite the violence entering our homes through television. That is the America I believe in. Thank you. Restoring Hope campaign success While others were distracted by an election and the drama that followed,…
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