"Who do I work for? I work for those who are suffering!" - Gary Haugen, President & CEO, International Justice Mission
This past week I was in Washington, D.C. attending International Justice Mission's (IJM) pre-field orientation week. I have long respected and been fond of IJM, but after this week, I can honestly say "astounding" is an understatement to describe who Amber and I are working for. Hear these words here first, IJM is redefining what Christian work looks like and is setting the standard for future generations. Wrought with professionalism and excellence, IJM is equipped with a powerhouse of well-qualified and experienced staff from all realms of life; be it government, investigators and law enforcement personnel, lawyers, trauma and aftercare specialist, corporate world, or pastoral - IJM is qualified and taking action. This, though, should not be a surprise at all in light of their line of work.
In posts to come, I look forward to sharing more about the foundational values of IJM which motivates their corporate governing structure.
Some Highlights from D.C.
- Becoming adept in IJM and what they do makes us all the more humbled and honored to be a part of what they're doing.
- Getting to ride the Metro. I always enjoyed riding the Metro trains in Chicago. I didn't know D.C. had the same set-up. When I flew in and had to buy a rail card, I was pumped for the adventure!
- Meeting the IJM staff, Fellows, and Interns.
- Spending time with John Ginn. It was great to see and talk with an old friend in person, instead of normally on the phone.
- Meeting Dr. Douglas Elmendorf. Do you know who this is? Perhaps not. Dr. Elmendorf is an American economist and the director of the CBO (Congressional Budget Office). He is overseeing right now with a group of others the priorities in helping our economy recover.
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