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Why pray?

God listens to the cries of his people and responds in his power. Let us be people who pray on behalf of those who are being oppressed. The work of justice is difficult, and IJM staff and volunteers around the world need prayer in order to do this work.

How can you integrate prayer into your IJM chapter?

Include prayer as a regular part of your leadership meetings. Set aside time to pray through the most recent

Prayer Updates⁠

together (you can also sign up for

weekly IJM prayer requests⁠

Encourage and equip campus ministry small groups on your campus to pray about abuse and oppression in specific countries and for the work of individuals and organizations combating injustice.

Organize weekly, monthly or quarterly prayer gatherings or vigils on your campus or in coordination with your church to involve a broader community in praying for victims of injustice.

Encourage local churches in the community to pray regularly for justice in the world and about specific cases of injustice.

Create a “prayer wall” at a chapter meeting or event. Share survivor stories from IJM’s website or YouTube channel. Provide paper and pens and ask students to write their prayers for IJM and the survivors we serve. Have them attach their prayers to the wall.

How do I host a Prayer Gathering?

We are so excited to support you as you lead prayer gatherings for your college chapter. Use the links below to find a variety of digital and printable materials that you can distribute and reference as you plan.

1. Informational Materials

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Host Guide⁠

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Prayer Requests⁠

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Guiding Presentation Slides⁠

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Presentation Notes⁠

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IJM Fact Sheet⁠

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2. Promotional Materials:

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Prayer Gathering One Pager⁠

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Date/Time Flyer⁠

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General Flyer templates⁠

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Social Media Graphics⁠

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Our rallying cry for the 2024-25 school year is to host 30 local prayer gatherings to intercede for people experiencing poverty and injustice.

“When injustice happens, God does something—He listens for the cries of His people.”

Prayer is powerful and transformative. God listens to us when we gather, even just two or three, to pray for His justice and deliverance. Sign up to lead a local prayer gathering

HERE⁠

Feel free to message your

Justice Council⁠

member or

nick@simplecharity.org⁠

with any questions.

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