What is a Justice Church?

Justice Churches are financially committed to the work of justice, enabling IJM to stand up, speak up, and show up for the oppressed.

Strategic Investment

As a Justice Church, you select where to invest your gift. You can invest in an issue that is important to your congregation or in an area of the world that is aligned with your mission emphasis. IJM will provide personal updates on the impact of your gift based on the area that you choose to invest in.

You have three choices for your financial investment:

1 — IJM Urgent Need Fund

IJM will use this gift where it is most urgently needed.

2 — IJM Justice Team Fund

Support a Justice Team combating violent oppression on the frontlines. You can support the IJM team in Cambodia, Thailand, Philippines, Kolkata (India), Mumbai (India), Chennai (India), Bangalore (India), Rwanda, Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, Guatemala or Peru.

3 — IJM Casework Fund

Invest in a specific area of IJM casework, such as sex trafficking, slavery, sexual violence, or theft of land and property.

What does Justice Cost?

The work of justice comes at a cost. And the generosity of the body of Christ has allowed IJM to show up in places where there is no advocate,to stand with victims of violent abuse, to hold perpetrators accountable so that others are not abused, and to equip local authorities to protect the vulnerable. Here are a few examples of what it can cost to seek justice:

$1,000 enables IJM to acquire the necessary legal documentation to assert the property rights of 5 widows and orphans in Africa.

$2,500 enables IJM to conduct professional investigations in Latin America in order to help arrest 10 sexual predators who are abusing children.

$9,000 covers the annual cost for a full-time national aftercare professional to ensure that children rescued from sex trafficking receive comprehensive long-term care.

$18,000 covers the annual cost for a full-time national lawyer who can provide advocacy for those who have no one to stand up for their basic human rights: their right to life, liberty, dignity, and the fruits of their love and labor.

$40,000 enables IJM to conduct a baseline study in a district in South Asia to determine the extent of forced labor slavery.

$60,000 enables IJM to conduct 8 police training sessions in Southeast Asia to equip one hundred police officers to lead successful rescue operations.

$132,000 covers the annual cost to provide aftercare to thousands of children and families rescued from forced labor slavery in South Asia.

What will the church receive?

A Framed Picture of an IJM client or an IJM justice team to hang in the church office as a reminder of the difference your congregation is making in the lives of the oppressed.

IJM Justice Church Logo for your Website to highlight your church’s commitment to justice and support of International Justice Mission.

Quarterly Audio Podcast or Video with a personal update from IJM field staff and clients based on your area of investment. You can post the podcast and videos on the church Website for the congregation to download.

Annual Live Call with Gary Haugen, IJM President & CEO. Gary will provide a 'State of the Mission' update for Justice Church leaders and answer questions. Justice churches may have up to 4 representatives on the call.

Annual Renewal
Each year, you will have a choice to continue in the Justice Church program. As you stand with us for another year, you will be able to choose to continue with your investment or switch to a new area.