The following Blog Post was written by Defenders Co-Chairman, Nick Lembo. In fighting Sex Trafficking, one man can make a difference. One man heard me speak in Washington DC, and things changed for the Defenders USA in fighting sex trafficking. The smallest of actions can add up to major changes in our culture. What might […]
Take Action: The Power of Accountability
Love. Care. Tenderness. Support. These are all character qualities that are essential to the Defenders. These qualities in my mind all describe one important value of the Defenders: accountability. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, accountability means “an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one’s actions.” I always grew up with the term “brother’s […]
Take Action: The Power of Renting Lacy
In September of 2012, I found myself reading Renting Lacy. To be honest, I didn’t know what to expect. Despite the warning at the beginning of the book telling me that it has very tough content, I thought I could handle it. I thought to myself, I can do this. This will be a one-sitting […]
Fighting Slavery For Christ
Fighting Slavery For Christ Guest Blog Post by Pastor Angi What does fighting slavery for Christ mean? How does fighting “slavery” for Christ and the issue of modern day slavery go together? For those who consider themselves, non-Christian that may be a puzzling question. But for those who consider themselves Christian it is the only […]
Defenders Awareness Benefit Concert
Join us at a benefit concert for the Defenders at Crossroads Church in Vancouver, WA on June 1, 2013 from 6:30-9:00 pm. Featuring local bands Ninth & Final and James Younger. All proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Defenders program, which will help us continue to defend, protect, and restore women and children […]