Speakers

Bethany Hoang serves as Director of the IJM Institute for International Justice Mission. IJM is a human rights agency that secures justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression. IJM lawyers, investigators and aftercare professionals work with local governments to ensure victim rescue, to prosecute perpetrators and to strengthen the community and civic factors that promote functioning public justice systems.

Ms. Hoang received a B.A. in Religion and History from Miami University of Ohio, and she received a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary where she graduated with the honor of receiving the distinguished Fellowship in Theology.

Ms. Hoang joined IJM in 2004. She travels globally, speaking and teaching to thousands on behalf of IJM at churches, conferences and universities. As Director of the IJM Institute, she is responsible for equipping leaders of the global church and academic communities with tools and resources for bringing others into a deeper level of understanding, passion, and commitment to seeking justice on behalf of those who suffer abuse and oppression in our world.

Ms.Hoang was recently featured in the book The Relevant Nation: 50 Activist, Artists And Innovators Who Are Changing Their World Through Faith. She was also featured in the September/October edition of Relevant Magazine.

Website: http://www.ijm.org

David Batstone is a Professor of Ethics at the University of San Fransicso and is one of the founders of the Not for Sale Campaign. After learning about victims of human trafficking in his local area, David traveled around the world researching the global slave trade and writing Not for Sale: The Return of the Global Slave Trade- and How We Can Fight It. As President of the Not for Sale Campaign, David speaks at schools, churches, and universities across the country in order to promote the modern-day abolitionist movement through awareness, education, and sound economic practices. David will discuss the causes, prevalence and conditions of human trafficking and exploitation, as well as current grassroots efforts to end modern-day slavery.

Website: http://www.notforsalecampaign.org

Nathan George is a business development expert driven by his faith. He believes that ethical, sustainable business models are essential to breaking the cycles of poverty and dependence in developing countries. Nathan started a business called Trade As One to bring products from missionary and transformational businesses to the US market. He sees a huge market in the US for good products with a story, products that free people from bondage.

Website: http://www.tradeasone.com

Francis Chan is the Pastor of Cornerstone Church, as well as the Founder and Chancellor of Eternity Bible College in Simi Valley, California. He also serves on the Board of Directors for World Impact and Children's Hunger Fund. Last year, Francis wrote Crazy Love, a book about encountering God's relentless love. As a speaker for the Passion Conferences, Hume Lake Christian Camps, and churches across the country, Francis has spoken about the need for a Christian response of love and sacrifice to fight global human trafficking. Francis will address the Biblical call to social justice, compassion and love for victims of oppression and suffering.

Website: http://www.cornerstonesimi.com
Blog: http://www.francischansblog.blogspot.com

Phil Wickham is a Christian singer, songwriter, and guitarist from San Diego, California. His albums include: Give You My World (2003), Phil Wickham (2006), and Cannons (2007). Phil has performed with contemporary Christian artists such as MercyMe, Audio Adrenaline and The David Crowder Band and has an upcoming national tour of churches, universities and the Spirit West Coast music festival. We are thrilled that Phil will be leading worship and sharing his music with us.

Website: http://www.philwickham.com
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/philwickham
 
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