Three weeks ago, we led a summit in Istanbul entitled Freedom Summit. This summit was a long time in the planning, a result of scores of questions, emails, and conversations. It was for one purpose--to move people to action in developing front-line ministries to survivors of trafficking.
The summit was a smashing success. We have about 45 people in attendance, with 10-12 nations represented. We did not want to do a large conference, thus the size. It was a ground-floor meeting with people who want to do something directly in ministry with survivors of trafficking.
This has been a passion of mine for the last year. We need people to jump in and DO something. Yes, there is a role for advocacy and awareness. But we have a disproportionate amount of people serving in those areas, and only a handful of people who are dealing directly with the women.
Too many people want to fight the ISSUE, and not care for the PEOPLE.
The summit was about how we can work with the people who are still trapped or shattered because of the result. It was a meeting and discussion for action.
And it was encouraging! So many people want to get involved, not just talk about the problem.
For two days, we went from testimonies, to practical sessions; sharing about what we learned and sessions about the Beattitude model of counseling. Kyle Miller brought so much to the table with his counseling sessions, leading the discussion on personal healing as well.
Be praying for the aftermath of this summit. (Yes, I chose the word "aftermath" because I think that Satan's world WILL face an aftermath of destruction to his kingdom due to the Church getting involved). Pray for the work to be established Kosovo, with the team there meeting right now. Pray for Vienna, and for the women dreaming about launching. Pray for the work in Istanbul, and the daily work they are facing. Pray for Tajikistan, and Greece, and the UK. Pray for Odessa, Ukraine, and for Russia.
And pray for a united front by all involved, that the Church will begin to build homes and ministries like Freedom Home across Eurasia, building a bullwark right on the gates of hell.
awesome; thanks for sharing this.
Posted by: Kirk J | February 08, 2012 at 12:58 PM