IJM Campus Chapter Update

Dear IJMers:

Spring is in the air! The snow in D.C. has finally melted, daylight savings time has changed, and spring break vacations are well underway. Many of you are planning trips of service, and some are making trips to visit IJM headquarters. We’re always thrilled to have our partners visit us here in D.C., especially joining us for our daily 11:00 am prayer and further conversations about ways to engage the work of justice through IJM.

The Global Prayer Gathering is next month, and we’re gearing up for a special time with students on Friday, April 9. Many of you have registered this year, and we’re excited that you’re joining us for this unique engagement of prayer, praise and fellowship with IJM field office staff and partners from around the world. For those of you who have not registered, I’m sorry to say that we are now at full capacity. To place your name on the wait list, please call IJM at 703.465.5495.

Many of you are taking your engagement to the next level by funding the work of justice on a monthly basis through our new Freedom Partner EDU program. My family and I have made this commitment, and now my son has become a Freedom Partner at the student level as part of his tithe. Check out Freedom Partner EDU on our website and decide today to join IJM professionals around the world who serve on the frontlines of fighting injustice. Our support allows them to show up on behalf of those who are violently oppressed. Click here to read the amazing story of Jayashri and her “just-in-time” rescue.

It’s not too late to organize awareness campaigns on your campus. Here’s a taste of what’s happening on campuses this spring.

Justice Week, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX
At the End of Slavery screening, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
International Focus Week, Ozark Christian College, Joplin, MO
Justice Day, King College, Bristol, TN
Justice Week, Baylor University, Waco, TX
Justice Presentation, North Carolina A&T University, Greensboro, NC
Welcome 3 New IJM Campus Chapters:

University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Florida
Gonzaga University
Special congratulations to the Abilene Christian University IJM Campus Chapter for their 10-year partnership with IJM as the first IJM Campus Chapter, established in 1999. The longevity of this group testifies to the ability of students to maintain and enhance strong leadership in promoting the work of justice on a university campus. We look forward to celebrating similar milestones with all of our Campus Chapters.

If you want more information about the Chapter events listed above, please get in touch with us. Also, we always love to get updates of what you’re doing and planning for this spring, please email us!

Blessings,

Wayne

Wayne Barnard, Ph.D.
Director of Student Ministries
International Justice Mission