Why advocate?
Arrive Ministries’ commitment to advocate for justice on behalf of the poor and oppressed is based on biblical truths and on the example of Jesus. Scripture constantly emphasizes the importance of showing compassion (Matthew 25:31-46), seeking justice (Isaiah 58:1-14), defending what is right (Proverbs 31:8) and showing mercy (Micah 6:8).
As Christians we are called to be Christ’s ambassadors (2 Corinthians 5:20), representing Christ to the world and speaking on His behalf. For this reason, we also defend those who are oppressed, weak and who do not have a voice of their own, whether in Darfur, Burma or the U.S., just as Christ defends us.
Arrive Ministries educates and mobilizes churches on the important issues of our day and speaks out to those in positions of influence so that the vulnerable, oppressed and poor will receive the dignity, rights and freedom God desires for them.
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What is advocacy?
“Seeking with, and on behalf of, the poor to address underlying causes of poverty, bring justice, and support good development through influencing the policies and practices of the powerful. Advocacy is not just responding to individual needs, but influencing policies and structures that create poverty and oppress God’s children.” (Definition from Tearfund, an international development organization)
Advocacy Next-Steps
- Share our posts on Facebook and Instagram
- Share content from In the Know with your church leadership and friends
- Build a friendship with a refugee by volunteering with Arrive
- Attend our events and invite your friends
- Host a Arrive Ministries interest meeting at your church (in-person or virtual)
- Pray and seek Biblical truths about how the stranger is close to the heart of God: Download Scripture Bookmark, Evangelical Immigration Table Biblical Resources, Biblical Teaching on Refugees Presentation
- Influence Public Policy: Add your name to the Evangelical Immigration Table’s most recent advocacy opportunities
- Speak up to your elected official by emailing Congress to advocate for:
–Urge President Biden to Restore the Refugee Resettlement Program
–Urge Congress to Pass Reforms for Dreamers and Other Immigrants
–Advocate for Asylum-Seekers and Families At the Border
