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Sojourners

Founded in 1971, Sojourners mission is to articulate the biblical call to social justice, inspiring hope and building a movement to transform individuals, communities, the church, and the world. We engage people of faith, policymakers, and the media with an alternative faith perspective to inform political and cultural discourse and enliven public debate.

We offer a vision for faith in public life by:

publishing Sojourners magazine, SojoMail e-mail newsletters, the God's Politics blog, and other resources that address issues of faith, politics, and culture from a biblical perspective;
preaching, teaching, organizing, and public witness;
nurturing community by bringing together people from the various traditions and streams of the church;
hosting an annual program of voluntary service for education, ministry, and discipleship.

We are a national network of churches, faith-based organizations, and individuals from across the theological and political spectrum. We work to influence public policies and priorities on a number of social justice issues, including poverty, war and peace, the environment, and human rights. Sojourners is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

World Vision

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. Our work is motivated by our faith in Jesus Christ. We see a world where each child experiences “fullness of life,” as described in John 10:10. And we know this can only be achieved by addressing the problems of poverty and injustice in a holistic way. We bring over 55 years of experience in three key areas needed to help children and families thrive – emergency relief, long-term development, and advocacy. We bring all of our skills across many areas of expertise to each community where we work in nearly 100 countries, enabling us to care for children’s physical, social, and emotional well-being.

World Vision is proud to partner with Sojourners in the Mobilization to End Poverty. At this critical time in the history of our nation and our world, it is essential that we come together as a people of faith to respond to the cry of the poor. As Christians, we have a unique understanding of justice, a prophetic voice, and a call to serve that can transform lives through our collective action. We thank Sojourners for making their vision a reality through the Mobilization, and we thank all of you for joining this movement to build a more just and peaceful world.

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is a Christian church body with more than 4.7 million members in more than 10,000 congregations across the United States and the Caribbean. We believe we are called to share God’s love with the world and do this in countless ways that add up to a big difference. Around the corner or around the world, where there is a need – spiritual, economic, physical – there are Lutherans ready to carry out God’s work with their own hands. The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, presiding bishop of the ELCA, is honored to speak at The Mobilization to End Poverty. We invite you to join us in this effort to speak and act on behalf of our brothers and sisters living in poverty and struggling to make ends meet. To learn more about the advocacy ministry of the ELCA, please visit www.elca.org/advocacy.

One

ONEis a global organization uniting millions of people to press government leaders to fight extreme poverty and preventable disease around the world. People of faith continue to play a vital role in helping bring about greater justice in the world and in building the political will to end extreme global poverty and global disease. The Mobilization to End Poverty provides a concrete opportunity to increase the number of individuals, groups and organizations who can effectively work together to bring justice to this world. ONE is proud to be a part of this effort. For more information and to join ONE, visit www.one.org.

Oxfam

Forty percent of the people on our planet—more than 2.5 billion—now live in poverty, struggling to survive on less than $2 a day. Oxfam America is an international relief and development organization working to reverse this statistic, both oversees and in our own country. Together, with individuals and local groups in more than 120 countries, Oxfam saves lives, helps people overcome poverty, and fights for social justice. We are pleased to join with Sojourners to co-sponsor The Mobilization to End Poverty. This gathering of thousands of individuals, each committed to tackling the fundamental causes of global poverty and fostering the social change necessary to alleviate it, is an opportunity that Oxfam America is proud to sponsor. To join our efforts or learn more, go to www.oxfamamerica.org.

Wesley Theological Seminary

Wesley Theological Seminary is a mission-focused and church-based seminary in Washington, D.C., that can prepare you to be an exemplary preacher, teacher, and leader who will transform the world for Christ. Our diverse community, focus on global engagement, and cutting-edge ministry opportunities in the nation’s capital provide a transformational setting for your spiritual, academic, and leadership development. Our Master of Divinity and Master of Arts programs offer specializations in Urban Ministries, Youth Ministry, or Emerging Ministries to provide hands-on experience and education in specific contexts. Our Master of Theological Studies degree provides excellent academic preparation and can be combined with a Master in Peace and Conflict Resolution or International Development at American University. Doctor of Ministry students engage in focused study tracks through intensive, two-week class sessions in order to grow and develop their ministries.

At this important juncture in our nation's history, we are excited to partner with Sojourners to advocate for change in our city, nation, and world. As current and future leaders in the church, we recognize God's call for justice on behalf of the poor and the need for Christians to come together in prophetic action. Through The Mobilization to End Poverty, Sojourners is taking bold steps to engage the entire faith community in answering God's call. We are proud to be a part of this event and pray that its impact will be deep and wide with your participation and support.

Convoy of Hope

Convoy of Hope is a 501(c)(3) international compassion organization that specializes in disaster relief, local outreach events, and long-term empowerment programs. Our approach is holistic, meeting spiritual and urgent physical needs and then empowering people with the skills and resources to live sustainable lives. We tailor our development programs to meet the specific needs of an area, such as job training and rehabilitation programs for former child soldiers in Uganda and a daily feeding, hygiene and nutrition program for 18,000 local school children and their families in Latin America and Africa. Our ongoing commitment to disaster recovery is evidenced by our continued assistance to Hurricane Katrina victims through local outreach events. Our relief network includes a fleet of tractor-trailers, a 300,000 square-foot world distribution center, and regional distribution centers around the globe. In our 15-year history, Convoy of Hope has met the real needs of more than 25 million people worldwide. For more information please visit: www.convoyofhope.org

Convoy of Hope and our network of churches, corporate partners, civic groups and NGOs support The Mobilization to End Poverty because we believe this is a pivotal moment for the faith community to fully embrace a worldview that is shaped by teachings and values of Jesus and manifested by service to the poor and suffering.

National Ministries, American Baptist Churches, USA

As part of American Baptist Churches USA, National Ministries answers God's call to live out Christian faith and transform individuals, congregations and communities through developing Christ-centered leadership, networks and programs committed to witness and evangelism, social justice, discipleship and mission work across the United States and Puerto Rico. We partner with International Ministries, American Baptist Churches USA as Acts 1:6 Christians who serve locally and globally. Through participation in the Mobilization to End Poverty, we want to join with others to raise our collective voices with and on behalf of people in our communities struggling with the negative effects of poverty. Everyday, people are coming to our churches seeking help because of hunger, homelessness, unemployment, illiteracy and inadequate health insurance. We know some of these hardships can be best addressed through better policy and better advocacy. The Mobilization to End Poverty is a crucial event to raise awareness and urgency for leaders and decisions makers in Washington, D.C. Find out more about us at www.nationalministries.org.

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We engage people of faith, policymakers, and the media with an alternative faith perspective to inform political and cultural discourse and enliven public debate. We offer a vision for faith in public life by: publishing Sojourners magazine, SojoMail e-mail newsletters, the God's Politics blog, and other resources that address issues of faith, politics, and culture from a biblical perspective; preaching, teaching, organizing, and public witness; nurturing community by bringing together people from the various traditions and streams of the church; hosting an annual program of voluntary service for education, ministry, and discipleship. We are a national network of churches, faith-based organizations, and individuals from across the theological and political spectrum. We work to influence public policies and priorities on a number of social justice issues, including poverty, war and peace, the environment, and human rights. Sojourners is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. World Vision World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. Our work is motivated by our faith in Jesus Christ. We see a world where each child experiences “fullness of life,” as described in John 10:10. And we know this can only be achieved by addressing the problems of poverty and injustice in a holistic way. We bring over 55 years of experience in three key areas needed to help children and families thrive – emergency relief, long-term development, and advocacy. We bring all of our skills across many areas of expertise to each community where we work in nearly 100 countries, enabling us to care for children’s physical, social, and emotional well-being. World Vision is proud to partner with Sojourners in the Mobilization to End Poverty. At this critical time in the history of our nation and our world, it is essential that we come together as a people of faith to respond to the cry of the poor. As Christians, we have a unique understanding of justice, a prophetic voice, and a call to serve that can transform lives through our collective action. We thank Sojourners for making their vision a reality through the Mobilization, and we thank all of you for joining this movement to build a more just and peaceful world. Evangelical Lutheran Church in America The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is a Christian church body with more than 4.7 million members in more than 10,000 congregations across the United States and the Caribbean. We believe we are called to share God’s love with the world and do this in countless ways that add up to a big difference. Around the corner or around the world, where there is a need – spiritual, economic, physical – there are Lutherans ready to carry out God’s work with their own hands. The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, presiding bishop of the ELCA, is honored to speak at The Mobilization to End Poverty. We invite you to join us in this effort to speak and act on behalf of our brothers and sisters living in poverty and struggling to make ends meet. To learn more about the advocacy ministry of the ELCA, please visit www.elca.org/advocacy. One ONEis a global organization uniting millions of people to press government leaders to fight extreme poverty and preventable disease around the world. People of faith continue to play a vital role in helping bring about greater justice in the world and in building the political will to end extreme global poverty and global disease. The Mobilization to End Poverty provides a concrete opportunity to increase the number of individuals, groups and organizations who can effectively work together to bring justice to this world. ONE is proud to be a part of this effort. For more information and to join ONE, visit www.one.org. Oxfam Forty percent of the people on our planet—more than 2.5 billion—now live in poverty, struggling to survive on less than $2 a day. Oxfam America is an international relief and development organization working to reverse this statistic, both oversees and in our own country. Together, with individuals and local groups in more than 120 countries, Oxfam saves lives, helps people overcome poverty, and fights for social justice. We are pleased to join with Sojourners to co-sponsor The Mobilization to End Poverty. This gathering of thousands of individuals, each committed to tackling the fundamental causes of global poverty and fostering the social change necessary to alleviate it, is an opportunity that Oxfam America is proud to sponsor. To join our efforts or learn more, go to www.oxfamamerica.org. Wesley Theological Seminary Wesley Theological Seminary is a mission-focused and church-based seminary in Washington, D.C., that can prepare you to be an exemplary preacher, teacher, and leader who will transform the world for Christ. Our diverse community, focus on global engagement, and cutting-edge ministry opportunities in the nation’s capital provide a transformational setting for your spiritual, academic, and leadership development. Our Master of Divinity and Master of Arts programs offer specializations in Urban Ministries, Youth Ministry, or Emerging Ministries to provide hands-on experience and education in specific contexts. Our Master of Theological Studies degree provides excellent academic preparation and can be combined with a Master in Peace and Conflict Resolution or International Development at American University. Doctor of Ministry students engage in focused study tracks through intensive, two-week class sessions in order to grow and develop their ministries. At this important juncture in our nation's history, we are excited to partner with Sojourners to advocate for change in our city, nation, and world. As current and future leaders in the church, we recognize God's call for justice on behalf of the poor and the need for Christians to come together in prophetic action. Through The Mobilization to End Poverty, Sojourners is taking bold steps to engage the entire faith community in answering God's call. We are proud to be a part of this event and pray that its impact will be deep and wide with your participation and support. Convoy of Hope Convoy of Hope is a 501(c)(3) international compassion organization that specializes in disaster relief, local outreach events, and long-term empowerment programs. Our approach is holistic, meeting spiritual and urgent physical needs and then empowering people with the skills and resources to live sustainable lives. We tailor our development programs to meet the specific needs of an area, such as job training and rehabilitation programs for former child soldiers in Uganda and a daily feeding, hygiene and nutrition program for 18,000 local school children and their families in Latin America and Africa. Our ongoing commitment to disaster recovery is evidenced by our continued assistance to Hurricane Katrina victims through local outreach events. Our relief network includes a fleet of tractor-trailers, a 300,000 square-foot world distribution center, and regional distribution centers around the globe. In our 15-year history, Convoy of Hope has met the real needs of more than 25 million people worldwide. For more information please visit: www.convoyofhope.org Convoy of Hope and our network of churches, corporate partners, civic groups and NGOs support The Mobilization to End Poverty because we believe this is a pivotal moment for the faith community to fully embrace a worldview that is shaped by teachings and values of Jesus and manifested by service to the poor and suffering. National Ministries, American Baptist Churches, USA As part of American Baptist Churches USA, National Ministries answers God's call to live out Christian faith and transform individuals, congregations and communities through developing Christ-centered leadership, networks and programs committed to witness and evangelism, social justice, discipleship and mission work across the United States and Puerto Rico. We partner with International Ministries, American Baptist Churches USA as Acts 1:6 Christians who serve locally and globally. Through participation in the Mobilization to End Poverty, we want to join with others to raise our collective voices with and on behalf of people in our communities struggling with the negative effects of poverty. Everyday, people are coming to our churches seeking help because of hunger, homelessness, unemployment, illiteracy and inadequate health insurance. We know some of these hardships can be best addressed through better policy and better advocacy. The Mobilization to End Poverty is a crucial event to raise awareness and urgency for leaders and decisions makers in Washington, D.C. Find out more about us at www.nationalministries.org.		also sponsored by