Sign the Micah Call
Introduction
The Micah Call has been developed by the Micah Challenge Council in consultation with Christian theologians and leaders from around the world. It is a biblically-based statement that encapsulates the vision for the campaign. Like a petition, it will be a lobbying tool that will demonstrate to global and national leaders the strength of our support for the Millennium Development Goals, and beyond the MDGs, our determination to go on working for less poverty and greater justice in the world.
The Micah Call is intended to join Christians together, as well as to show our desire to work with others.
The Micah Call
This is a moment in history of unique potential,
when the stated intentions of world leaders
echo something of the mind of the Biblical prophets
and the teachings of Jesus concerning the poor, and
when we have the means to dramatically reduce poverty.
We commit ourselves, as followers of Jesus,
to work together for the holistic transformation of our communities,
to pursue justice, be passionate about kindness
and to walk humbly with God.
We call on international and national decision-makers
of both rich and poor nations, to fulfil their public promise
to achieve the Millennium Development Goals
and so halve absolute global poverty by 2015.
We call on Christians everywhere to be agents of hope
for and with the poor, and to work with others
to hold our national and global leaders accountable
in securing a more just and merciful world.
Sign the Micah Call