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PRESENTED BY WORLD RELIEF | KILNS COLLEGE

FEB. 11+12 2011/BEND, OREGON


A Word OF WELCOME I n 1 9 6 3 M a r t i n L u t h e r K i n g J r . penned a letter to his critics from his jail cell in Birmingham, AL. His contemporaries, unconvinced of King’s methods, had questioned his purposes and prompted him to return to Atlanta. Explaining his business in Alabama, Dr. King wrote, “I am in Birmingham because injustice is here… and injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” It will be asked of you, why are you in Bend this weekend? What exactly are you hoping to accomplish at The Justice Conference? True, our answers may vary, but to some degree we are all here because like Dr. King, we see injustice. We see and we sense that our whole world is suffering the pain of deep wrongs. We are also here because we believe injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We know the world is connected. Acts of injustice are not limited to communities or continents and the effect of our time spent here this weekend will not be limited to Oregon. This conference can catalyze a worldwide reaction of love, mercy, selflessness and justice. How, exactly, is that possible? It starts with us. We have come together to learn how to rightly think about the wrongs in the world. We have the opportunity to invite others to join us and realize the power of collaboration. We have the chance to inspire others and be inspired. With education, collaboration, and inspiration to overcome the daunting obstacles blocking the path of justice, what can we accomplish? Can we hope for audacious things like ending poverty and alleviating human suffering? Dr. King knew he would not live to see the realization of his dream, yet he went on dreaming and working and loving because it was right. May we be so passionate and bold as to continue the work of our ancestors and commit to a world of freedom and equality, even if it takes generations to come. Thank you for being here to learn, collaborate and dream with us. Welcome to The Justice Conference.

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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Friday, Feb. 11

Saturday, Feb. 12

Pre-Conference

8:30

7:00

R eg istr ati o n

9:00

breakout 1

10:30

breakout 2

11:45

lunch

1:15

breakout 3

2:45

breakout 4

Rabindran Shelley—Working With the Vulnerable in India Mike and Danae Yankoski—Of the Earth: Our Journey Towards Justice in Daily Life 10:30

r eg istr ati o n

6:30

Session 1

11:45

Lunch

1:15

Session 5

Adam Hochschild—Bury the Chains 2:45

Session 6

Stephan Bauman—Having a Cow: How the Poor See Themselves and How it Makes All the Difference

Ken Wytsma: Why Justice? 3:45 7:55

Session 4

Marcel Serubungo—Peace in Conflict

Main Conference 4:00

Session 3

Session 7

Shayne Moore—Global Soccer Mom

Session 2

Nicholas Wolterstorff: What is Justice?

Shane Claiborne—Another Way of Doing Life 5:00

Dinner

7:00

Session 8

Lynne Hybels, Matthew Soerens & Jenny Yang—Welcoming the Stranger Nicholas Wolterstorff— As You Have Done Unto the Least of These

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NICHOLAS WOLTERSTORFF/ WHAT IS JUSTICE?

KEN WYTSMA/ WHY JUSTICE? K e n W y t s m a grew up all over the US and in Holland before

N i c h o l a s W o l t e r s t o r ff is the Noah Porter Professor

receiving his BS in Engineering from Clemson University and

Emeritus of Philosophical Theology, and Fellow of Berkeley College

both his MA in Philosophy and MA in Biblical Studies from Biola

at Yale University. A prolific writer with wide-ranging philosophical

University. Ken planted Antioch Church in Bend, Oregon in 2006

and theological interests, he has written books on metaphysics,

where he serves as Lead Pastor, he is the Lead Creative Director

aesthetics, political philosophy, epistemology and theology and

for the World Relief Creative Development Department and he is

philosophy of religion. Together with other philosophers,

the active President of Kilns College.

Wolterstorff helped to establish the journal, Faith and Philosophy

www.kenwytsma.com www.twitter.com/kjwytsma

and the Society of Christian Philosophers. In 2007 he published Justice:

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Rights and Wrongs.


TAKE THE JUSTICE CONFERENCE HOME. Titles from Justice Conference speakers and many others available for purchase at the book table throughout the conference.

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Mike and Danae Yankoski/ Of the Earth: OUR JOURNEY TOWARDS JUSTICE IN DAILY LIFE

Rabindran Shelley/ Working With the Vulnerable in India R a b i S h e l l e y , a native of India, is World Relief’s India

M i k e a n d D a n a e live in Vancouver, B.C. with their dog, Elliott,

Country Director. In 2000, Rabi and his wife Priya—a Hindu who

while both studying for their Masters of Christian Studies (MCS) at

had converted to Christianity—moved to Delhi to launch World

Regent College. Mike currently serves on the board of directors for

Relief’s community development ministry in the Kalyanpuri slum.

World Vision US and the board of advisers for Kilns College. He also

Rabi now leads Families for Life, World Relief’s new family and

published the written account of his six-month journey as a homeless

marriage strengthening program in southern India’s Tamil Nadu

man in Under the Overpass. Danae has recently finished two writ-

state, partnering with churches to build stronger families in a

ing projects with Francis Chan titled Crazy Love and Forgotten God.

culture where arranged marriages are normal. Rabi received his

Together, Mike and Danae recently co-edited Zealous Love: A Practical

BA in theology from Union Biblical Seminary.

Guide to Social Justice. www.undertheoverpass.com www.zealouslove.org

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‌learn to change the world. kilns

www.kilnscollege.org o f f e r i n g c o u r s e s on Justice and Human Rights as part of our 1 Year Bible Diploma and 2 Year Biblical Studies Degree.

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MARCEL SEREBUNGO/ PEACE IN CONFLICT M a r c e l S e r u b u n g o is the Church Mobilization Direc-

A d a m H o c h s c h i l d ’ s passion for human rights was born

tor for World Relief Congo where his main responsibilities

as a college student working on an anti-government newspaper

include conducting leadership seminars, discipleship training and

in South Africa. Respected as a leading historian and writer, he

reconciliation workshops that bring peace to the area by uniting

currently teaches at the Graduate School of Journalism at the

pastors from different tribal groups. Born, raised and currently

University of California, Berkeley and has contributed numerous

residing in the North Kivu Province of Eastern Congo with his

essays, articles and books on the narrative of human rights in history

wife Marie Jeanne Mwamini and their eight children (three

including Bury The Chains and King Leopold’s Ghost, winner of the

of whom are adopted), Marcel also serves his community as a pastor

prestigious Duff Cooper Prize.

at a local church.

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Adam Hochschild/ Bury The Chains


Shayne Moore/ Global Soccer Mom

Stephan Bauman/

Having a Cow: How the Poor See Themselves and How it Makes All the Difference S t e p h a n B a u m a n is the incoming President and CEO of

S h a y n e M o o r e is a full-time mom and outspoken advocate

World Relief. Stephan’s previous position was Senior Vice President

in the fight against global poverty and disease. Shayne is one of

of Programs – where he led approximately 2,500 staff in 20 nations.

the original members of the ONE Campaign, The Campaign to

He is a Certified Public Accountant, an ordained minister and he

Make Poverty History, and sits on the executive board of direc-

holds various degrees including a Masters in International Develop-

tors for Upendo Village, an HIV/AIDS clinic in Kenya. She has

ment from Johns Hopkins University, a Masters in Intercultural

received a M.A. in Theology and is author of the new book Global

Studies from Wheaton College Graduate School and a Bachelor of

Soccer Mom.

Arts in Business from University of Wisconsin.

www.globalsoccermom.com www.twitter.com/globalsoccermom

www.underthemango.com www.twitter.com/stephanjbauman

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Lynne Hybels/ Welcoming the Stranger

Shane Claiborne/ Another Way of Doing Life W i t h t e a r s a n d l a u g h t e r , Shane Claiborne unveils

In 1 9 7 4 L y nn e m a r r i e d a youth pastor named Bill and

the tragic messes we’ve made of our world and the tangible

a year later they started Willow Creek Community Church. Though

hope that another world is possible. He graduated from Eastern

Lynne had intended to become a social worker, she did not hesitate

University and did graduate work at Princeton Seminary. Shane is

to commit her life to church ministry, convinced that God has given

a founding partner of The Simple Way, a faith community in inner

the local church a clear mandate to address the needs of “the whole

city Philadelphia that has helped to birth and connect radical faith

person in the whole world.” For years she has been involved in Willow

communities around the world. Shane is also the author of The

Creek’s ministry partnerships in under-resourced communities in Latin

Irresistible Revolution, Jesus for President and Follow Me to Freedom.

America and Africa. She has traveled extensively in Africa and the

www.thesimpleway.org

Middle East and is the author of Nice Girls Don’t Change the World. www.lynnehybels.com

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Jenny Yang/ Welcoming the Stranger

Matthew Soerens/ Welcoming the Stranger M a t t h e w S o e r e ns serves as the US Church Training

J e nn y Y a n g is the Director of Advocacy and Policy for the

Specialist for immigration issues at World Relief. A graduate of

Refugee and Immigration Program at World Relief. She works

Wheaton College, he previously worked as a Board of Immigration

with members of Congress, their staffers and the administration

Appeals-accredited legal counselor for World Relief DuPage near

to improve refugee and immigration policy. She previously worked

Chicago as well as with World Relief’s microfinance programs

in the resettlement section of World Relief as the Senior Case Manager

in Nicaragua. Matthew is the co-author of Welcoming the Stranger:

and East Asia Program Officer focusing on advocacy for refugees

Justice, Compassion & Truth in the Immigration Debate.

in the East Asia region. She is a graduate of John Hopkins University

www.welcomingthestranger.com www.twitter.com/matthewsoerens

and co-author of Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion & Truth in the Immigration Debate. www.welcomingthestranger.com

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Nicholas Wolterstorff/ As You Have Done Unto the Least of These

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T H E J U STICE CON F ERENCE


Thanks to our sponsors Sponsors: MAGAZINE

Local Business Sponsors:

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Visit Bend Y O U R A DV E N T U R E B E G I N S

LAW FIRM

AT V I S I T B E N D C O M

OF BEND

Keith & Becky Krueger

Don & Gretchen Wells

Justice Partners: Kilns Bookstore

Transitions Global

YWAM

Kurera Foundation

MissionKids

The Elisha Foundation

International Princess

Venture Expeditions

International Justice Mission

Western Seminary

Project

Freedom Stones

India Partners

Prison Fellowship

Kiva

Water For Our World

Ransom Wear

Fuller Theological Seminary

Not For Sale

Caanan Fair Trade

Living Water

Serving in Mission

Medical Teams International

Mercy Ships

Call + Response

Gospel for Asia

M e d i a Pa rt n e rs

IBEC Ventures

Crescent Project

Bread For the World

Benjamin Edwards Photography

Water for our World

OATH

Micah Challenge

Emote 360

Wycliffe Bible Translators

Habitat for Humanity

World Venture

GelFuzion, Inc.

The Last Letter

Trade as One

Stoop Child Trafficking Now

Studio Absolute

George Fox University:

All Girls Allowed

There is Enough

Kubota Photo Design

Center For Peace and Justice

George Fox Seminary

Water for our World

Northwest University

CBEI

Hope International

OCCV

AOET USE

Compassion International

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