SPEAK is a
Christian network which connects people to campaign and
pray on issues of global justice. Through bringing change to situations of
injustice SPEAK aims to share their
faith
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in God.
The organisation's name comes from Proverbs 31:8-9: "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves".
SPEAK combines
campaigning and prayer because they believe that they make a powerful combination to bring
social transformation. SPEAK believes in networking because they believe that only when acting and praying in unity can people really make a difference.
SPEAK connects both individuals and groups. SPEAK groups typically meet in
universities
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and
colleges. Local groups are the main network participants, and there are now over thirty groups in the
UK plus others in the United States, France, Spain, various parts of Africa and whole other networks affiliated to SPEAK in
Brazil
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, the
Netherlands
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and Sweden.
In the local group context SPEAK aims to combine
faith
Faith is confidence or trust in a person, thing, or concept. In the context of religion, faith is " belief in God or in the doctrines or teachings of religion".
According to the Merriam-Webster's Dictionary, faith has multiple definitions, inc ...
and action. SPEAK seeks to share their faith in God, as well as campaign for change in where they believe that currently there is injustice, such as
world trade and
third world debt. SPEAK wants to be a movement that follows
Jesus
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, as he is revealed in the
Bible, in a radical way in personal
discipleship, as well as striving for social transformation.
As a
Christian group, SPEAK aims to base its action on the
Bible. Biblical passages such as
Proverbs chapter 31 verses 8-9, and
Micah chapter 6 verse 8 help to define the purpose of the SPEAK network.
The SPEAK network organises an annual weekend
conference known as Soundcheck, which is usually held in
London
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during February. The SPEAK Network also organises regional forums. These events are opportunities for people in local SPEAK groups to meet up with other people involved in the SPEAK Network.
References
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External links
SPEAK NetworkLeeds SPEAK groupProverbs 31:8-9Micah 6:8
Categories
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Christian missions