--- title: Faithful Advocacy date: 2025-05-22T07:43:00-05:00 author: Jennifer Vermeer canonical_url: "https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/faithful-advocacy" section: In All Things --- [ View All Articles](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things) [Series](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things?category=series) May 22, 2025 # Faithful Advocacy Throughout the Bible, God reveals His heart for justice, mercy, and restoration. How are Christians bringing hope, healing, and flourishing to others in the world today? ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/iatadvocacy-newsletter.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=66&h=57&f=webp&c=ffcace0e&v=4546798ad7315e8b50ee710a5ab96ee9f72d0e44196b7a83b5719e3d09177c36) ![]() ![]()## On This Page - [Faithful Advocacy](#toc1337149) ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/iatadvocacy2.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=40&h=25&c=96a48ed8&v=6077ffef910fb63ec62648bb98bf8d8126511657cee04c1829c3b29a2bea5029) ## Faithful Advocacy How can Christ-like compassion spur us into meaningful action? [### What Does it Mean to be Pro-Life? Pro-life is more than a stance on abortion; it’s a call for Christians to rethink how we serve the most vulnerable in our communities. Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/what-does-it-mean-to-be-pro-life) [### Poverty and Government Policy Part One: Observations True poverty alleviation calls for more than financial aid—it requires cultivating moral character, strong communities, and systems that foster opportunity, not dependency. How might our approach shift if we started questioning how we address human need in today’s complex world? Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/poverty-and-government-policy-observations) [### Poverty and Government Policy Part Two: A New Direction True poverty alleviation calls for more than financial aid—it requires cultivating moral character, strong communities, and systems that foster opportunity, not dependency. How might our approach shift if we started questioning how we address human need in today’s complex world? Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/poverty-and-government-policy-part-two-a-new-direction) [### A Legacy of Presence: The Enduring Impact of Faith-Based Service Faith-based organizations have long combined compassion and innovation to serve the vulnerable across changing eras. As their roles shift, how can they continue shaping a just and flourishing society? Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/a-legacy-of-presence-the-enduring-impact-of-faith-based-service) [### Feeding the Hungry: A Christian Response to Food Insecurity Although the table is meant to be a place of fellowship and abundance, many in our communities still face the reality of hunger. How can we cultivate habits of hospitality that nourish not just hunger, but the need for connection and dignity? Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/feeding-the-hungry-a-christian-response-to-food-insecurity) [### More Than a Framework: A Vision for MTSS and Imaginative Collective Support To teach Christianly is to respond to the full humanity of each learner. How might schools be transformed if we saw teaching as covenantal care for every student? Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/more-than-a-framework-a-vision-for-mtss-and-imaginative-collective-support) [### Beyond the Walls of the Classroom True student flourishing requires more than academic success—it depends on a culture where joy, connection, and community are valued alongside curriculum. What kinds of spaces are we creating to foster joy and a sense of belonging in our schools? Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/beyond-the-walls-of-the-classroom) [### Changing the Narrative: Aging Beyond Stereotypes In a world quick to overlook the elderly, our faith reminds and calls us to honor and uplift every stage of life. How can we shift the narrative on aging and faithfully advocate for the value and purpose inherent in growing older? Learn More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/changing-the-narrative-aging-beyond-stereotypes) --- [Previous Article ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/iatmodernidolsfeat.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=73c96e3a&v=dd44f309399d264faa0d1876c04942b7fe20dcba04d2f59823d00a41f381609e) Series Jul 08, 2025 ## Modern Idols Tempted to look to our daily lives for fulfillment, we turn God’s good gifts into sources of identity. When our attention drifts from the Lord, even good things like family, career, and rest can become idols, causing us to serve ourselves above our neighbors and God. 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