Mission, Justice and Advocacy Ministries and Mission Interpreters Training 2010 Global Advocacy & Education Team

Why is justice advocacy part of Global Ministries? How do we engage in an advocacy issue important to us? What are some Global Ministries issues and campaigns? Mission, Justice and Advocacy

Why is justice & advocacy part of Global Ministries? Mission is Global Advocacy

Mission as Global Advocacy means… Changing Conditions that Threaten Life John 10:10 Accompanying Others by “being there” in “critical situations” Proverbs 31:8-9 Acting (or Taking Risks) for Justice 1 John 3:17-18 Serving God rather than Earthly Powers Micah 6:8 Following Jesus’ Ministry of Liberation Luke 4:18-19 Seeking Wholeness in the World Global Ministries’ Standing Rules __________

How do we engage in Global Advocacy?

How to do global advocacy… Getting Started  Create a community for reflection and action  Engage in study, prayer and discernment to focus on change that needs to happen

What is your community called to do? JUDG E ACT SEE “See, Judge, Act” What do you see that needs to change? What does scripture and faith say about the situation? What are you called to do?

How to do global advocacy… Getting Started  Create a community for reflection and action  Engage in study, prayer and discernment to focus on change that needs to happen  Prepare for action

Ways to prepare for global advocacy… Listen to global partners  How do they see the situation? How can you be in dialogue? Learn more about your issue  Go beyond the headlines  See for information and linkswww.globalministries.org  Are there relevant policies and positions of Common Global Ministries, United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Find like-minded allies and support  Who are your allies? Other churches or faith groups? Business or civic groups? The media?  What are your Strengths and Weaknesses?

How to do global advocacy… Shaping a Strategy  Are there Global Ministries programs or resource materials that can support your effort?  Are there other campaigns that share similar goals you might join?  What are your targets for change? Church policies? Public attitudes? Government policies?

Plan an effective target for change... Q: Want to move the earth? You think you need a big Stick… but small force can have a greater outcome if you determine the right angle to push for change. “Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world.” Archimedes, d. 212 BC

How to do global advocacy… Shaping a Strategy  Are there Global Ministries programs or resource materials that can support your effort?  Are there other campaigns that share similar goals you might join?  What are your targets for change? Church policies? Public attitudes? Government policies?  What message and methods will achieve your advocacy obective?

What is your message and method for change? What Would Jesus Do? “Be wise as serpents and as innocents as doves.” Mt.10:16 Pragmatic Reform Polite discourse with religious and political authorities Prophetic Revolution Other times he broke conventions and protocols to eat with sinners and minister on the Sabbath. Overturn the Tables Turn the Other Cheek

What are some Global Ministries Advocacy Projects? A Commitment to the Integrity of Creation  “Enough for All”, 350.org A Commitment to Peacebuilding  Congo Week/Cell Out, Palestinian Kairos A Commitment to Serve the Economy of God  Global Week of Action on Food, the MDGs A Commitment to Strengthen Human Community  Trafficking, “Stop the Killing!” in the Philippines

How would you engage in Global Advocacy? Method Message Materials

Are you doing any good? A person walked up to a man placing one brick on another. She asked the man: “What are you doing?” He replied: “I’m laying bricks.” She walked further and approached a second man placing brick upon brick. She asked this man: “What are you doing?” This man, wiser than the first, replied: “I’m constructing a sturdy wall.” Finally she came upon a third man, like the others also placing one brick on another. She asked this man: “What are you doing?” And this one, wisest of all, replied: “I’m building a cathedral!” Don’t forget, you may think you’re simply stacking bricks, but together we can build cathedrals.

Derek Duncan Rev. LaMarco Cable