Presbyterian Justice & Peace - SDOP invites you to engage in anti-poverty work and embrace Matthew 25 like Jesus

(Photo by Rich Copley/Presbyterian Mission Agency)   In Matthew 25, Jesus asks his disciples the profound question "where have you seen me?" In doing so, Jesus profoundly shows us that God loves and cares deeply about the plight of the poor.   Matthew 25 also shows us that we are implored to recognize that Jesus’ ministry was one of intentional engagement of anti-poverty work in which he promoted justice, encouraged the building of relationships, and established economic equity -- these are also the pillars on which the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People stand. As we engage in this ministry of anti-poverty, we have much to learn, and we are called to learn how to do this work of transformation and relationship building together.   We are both prayerful and hopeful that the following links would be helpful in aiding you in taking up the mission of Matthew 25 by encouraging you in recognizing Christ in our midst and by making deep, connectional relationships in the communities where you serve. Let the work of SDOP be for you both a resource and opportunity for you to engage the critical and transforming work of Matthew 25.   Rev. Dr. Alonzo Johnson Coordinator, Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People

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New SDOP Sunday Resource & Yearbook released in time for annual celebration

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'The Struggle is Real' webinar series returns May 16; view past conversations on poverty and intersectional issues

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One Great Hour of Sharing gifts support housing affordability and fairness

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Home sweet home: Native Americans return to their roots in Alabama

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SDOP looks to boost women’s empowerment in Panama

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SDOP partnership with Hyatt Regency fights hunger and helps live out Matthew 25 vision

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Spreading the Vision of Matthew 25 across the Church

Matthew 25 is a living translation of Jesus Christ — strengthening relationships, transforming your church, and bringing alive your commitment to those who are marginalized or in need in your community and the world around us. Make no mistake, Jesus is calling us to perform ordinary acts of compassion in daily life. But we have also been called to consider the factors that led to these conditions, to confront the causes of inequality, to confess the sin of greed and to correct the problem of poverty — whether in our own nation and neighborhood, or around the world.

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