California Baptist University 2022

JUSTICE “Until all are free.” The slogan for the International Justice Mission chapter at California Baptist University works to raise awareness of the realities of modern

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back to in-person events and engagement opportunities. “One of the organizations we’ve been in contact with is called Freedom Homes, and they help survivors of human trafficking by providing safe houses for them and giving them resources so they can get back into society after everything they have been through,”

day slavery and how students can be equipped to battle this issue. “We have weekly meetings where we learn more about human trafficking and we engage in

says Arianna Pineda, senior liberal studies major with a minor in global justice. The work that this club is doing on campus is a blessing in raising awareness and making a difference for students going out into the world after graduation by giving them tangible volunteer opportunities. “We really want people on campus to have a heart for those who are suffering injustice and to learn how to amplify

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discussion, and then we spend time praying together and learn about God’s heart for those suffering injustice,” says chapter co president Sami Timblin, senior applied theology major with a minor in global justice. Educating students on

campus to the prevalent issue of human trafficking that is occurring both globally and locally is a key mission for IJM. “Our goal is to have our club members know and be confident advocates for those who are suffering injustice,” Timblin says. The chapter has grown exponentially since being back on campus and they are excited to get

our voices instead of being ignored; we know God cares about those people and we also want to share that heart with Jesus, ” Timblin says. CBU’s IJM chapter advocates for change for those suffering here and abroad by living on mission and embodying the call to go forth and share the gospel.

WORDS Carolyn Bokinskie

PHOTO Courtesy of Samantha Timblin

DESIGN Kia Harlan Amanda Palacios