Is there any good news about the injustice that is modern slavery today?

There is a growing awakening in our communities about the urgency to end slavery, but few have ever met a survivor of slavery or know what solutions actually work to free people from this illicit profitable enterpise.

You will hear from the front lines of this fight and see how how God is raising up a global community of believers (that's you too!) who fervently pray and make every day decisions as a prophetic witness to rulers and governments; that they would protect the vulnerable, end criminal impunity and let justice reign.

CONTENT WARNING: This session will involve hearing true stories from survivors of modern slavery. This could include those who are survivors of sex trafficking, online sexual exploitation, forced labour and violence against women and children. Some people may find the content triggering or distressing. Participants are encouraged to practice self care during and after the event.

Jacob Sarkodee

Jacob is the Chief Operating Officer at International Justice Mission Australia.

Jacob has over ten years’ experience working in leadership roles for large Christian international development agencies, including IJM Australia, World Vision Australia, and Anglican Overseas Aid. He is passionate about engaging and mobilising people to effect change for those experiencing systemic injustice and poverty – a passion inspired by God’s heart of compassion and justice.

Jacob’s work has taken him to some sites of deep injustice, including Rwanda, the Philippines, Ghana, and Timor-Leste. On each of these formative visits, Jacob has been challenged to know more deeply the God of Justice and to pursue opportunities to lead people towards the heart of Jesus.

Jacob holds a Masters of Human Rights and a BA in Sociology and Social Policy, and Government and International Relations from the University of Sydney.

Jacob will join us at STCPE to lead a masterclass on “A Prophetic Voice to Rulers: Christians and Modern Slavery.”