January 2018 Persecution Magazine

Looking for a Way to Make a Difference in the World? Join Our Team of Volunteers!
For those wishing to assist the persecuted Church, many are not sure how to get started. However, volunteers all over the world are making a
difference within their own communities as members of ICC’s five different volunteer teams: Advocacy, Awareness, Office, Prayer, and Special
Projects. By standing up for the persecuted in countless different ways, ICC’s volunteers play a crucial role in connecting the global Church by
bridging the gap between the persecuted and the free Church. It only takes one person to make a difference – are you willing?
Fighting for Justice
One of the most important duties of volunteers who serve on
ICC’s Advocacy Team is supporting ICC’s petitions. Between
September and November, ICC hosted a petition that called for
the release of four prisoners of conscience in Iran. Each of these
men was sentenced to 10 years in prison for allegedly committing
“actions against national security.” In response, volunteers all
over the world called upon their churches, their families, and their
friends, encouraging them to sign this petition on behalf of these
wrongfully imprisoned men. As a result, this petition garnered
nearly 4,500 signatures.
The Power of Prayer
In addition to praying on International Day of Prayer for the
Persecuted, it is essential that volunteers pray for the persecuted
on a consistent basis. As a result, several members of ICC’s Prayer
Team address this need by forming prayer groups specifically
dedicated to praying for the persecuted. These volunteers meet with
their groups on a regular basis, ranging from daily to monthly, to
pray over various issues related to religious freedom. Many focus on
specific countries that experience severe persecution to ensure that
their needs are lifted up in prayer.
Volunteer Teams
1 Advocacy Fight for justice for the persecuted through petitions, congressional
calls, and more.
2 Awareness Raise your voice by speaking in churches, writing, and social
media.
3 Office Lighten the load of our staff by helping with administrative assignments.
4 Prayer Intercede for our brothers and sisters in Christ, both individually and
as a church.
5 Special Projects Volunteer on your own schedule through one-time projects.
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Apply online at:
http://www.persecution.org/how-you-canhelp/volunteer
Or send an email to:
volunteer@persecution.org
Phone Want more information? Feel
free to call us at (301) 585-5915.
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