Motivate
Becoming an Advocate
It’s not uncommon for Christians to be cautious about engaging in advocacy. Sometimes the biggest barrier is figuring out what we can do with limited time and the seemingly unlimited problems facing our communities and our world. By joining with others, even small efforts can lead to much greater results than we might have imagined.
Here are a few suggestions about how to incorporate advocacy into your life-group or discipleship:
Get involved in what moves you: For most people, spending more time on just one issue will provide greater meaning than spending a little time on several different issues. If you’re uncertain which issue to choose, ask yourself these questions: What breaks God’s heart that breaks your heart? What makes your heart sing and brings you joy?
Work with others: Seek out others who are advocating on this issue and take part in actions with them, such as letter writing, calling legislators, or attending a city council meeting where an issue will be voted on. This is what OCCV does and can help you get connected.
Learn more about the Legislative Process in Oregon.
Pray: Incorporate the issue you care about into your times of prayer and Bible study. Resist the temptation to think about the issue only based on your own political leanings.
Find other to encourage you: Don’t be discouraged if you’re limited in what you can do. “For with God, nothing shall be impossible.” Luke 1:37
Help us Advocate, Educate, or Motivate! Ways to Get Involved:
Pray
We need your prayers. Please pray for our staff, our volunteers, our government, and the bills we are advocating.
Volunteer
OCCV’s work relies on the support of dedicated volunteers with various areas of expertise.
Please fill out the form for more information on how you can get involved with OCCV and how you can support our mission in tangible ways - we are happy to answer any questions that you might have.
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.”
— Proverbs 31:8-9