One More Child is a nonprofit organization working on the front lines to push back the darkness in multiple areas. One of the things they do is help rescue children from sex trafficking.
When we first moved to Florida three years ago, I took a job with One More Child. That’s where I met Christi Haag. Her husband, Dr. Jerry Haag, is the president of One More Child. Christi is a fearless trailblazer in Christian orphan care, humanitarian aid, and global ministry. Christi has led missions around the world. She has eaten scorpions in China, fed children in Africa, and ministered to sex-trafficked children in leper colonies in Southeast Asia.
Christi has been featured on TV, radio, and podcasts; in videos and magazines; and as a keynote speaker for events and conventions. I appreciate Christi and the work she is doing alongside One More Child to make a difference in the lives of so many women, children, and families. Today, we talk about those who have experienced sexual brokenness and shame in profound ways. And how we can make a difference in the lives of those who have experienced trafficking. Yes, it’s a difficult conversation to hear. But please stick around because it might make a difference in the life of someone you know.
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We Discuss:
- Christi’s work with helping women who have experienced sexual brokenness.
- The One More Child organization and how Christi got involved with sex trafficking specifically.
- How to identify the risk factors and warning signs surrounding sex trafficking. It is time to jump in if someone is:
• Being showered with gifts or money.
• In a fast moving and/or asymmetric relationship.
• In a relationship that seems too close with someone who is not their parent.
• In a relationship with someone who they only know through social media.
• Living with a parent or guardian and show signs of abuse.
• Being recruited for an opportunity to move far away.
• Fearful around or have an aversion to law enforcement.
• Unaware of their surroundings, dates, times, or current events.
• Depressed, nervous, paranoid, scared, or withdrawn.
• Overly sexual in conversation.
• Avoiding eye contact.
• Lying about their age.
• Tattooed with a name (a brand) or bruised.
• Lacking personal belonging or have no sense of time.
• Giving scripted and/or inconsistent answers.
• Not in possession of identifying documents or driver’s license (if over 16 years old).
• Not in control over their own money or possessions.
• In a relationship with a very dominant figure, especially one who is older.
- How we can make a difference in the lives of those who have experienced sexual abuse or human trafficking.
- Scripture to hold tight to when we feel heartbroken or discouraged.
- How people can get involved with the One More Child Organization.
- A message for those who may have experienced sexual brokenness, AND a message for those who may not have experienced it, but want to make a difference in the lives of those who have.
Resources mentioned:
One More Child website: www.onemorechild.org
Study: Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the Broken
More about Christi Haag:
Christi Haag is a leader and advocate at One More Child. She is a fearless trailblazer in Christian orphan care, humanitarian aid, and global ministry. She has led missions and traveled to countries around the world. She has eaten scorpions in China, fed children in Africa and ministered to sex trafficked children in leper colonies in Southeast Asia.
Christi has been featured on TV, radio and podcasts; in videos and magazines; and as a keynote speaker for events and conventions. A survivor of breast cancer (and double mastectomy), she is also an encourager to women who have experienced trauma and hardships. Christi has been happily married to her best friend, Jerry, for 36 years! Jerry is President/CEO of One More Child. They have two awesome sons and daughters-in-law and 3 precious grand-dogs.
Connect with Christi:
Website: www.onemorechild.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christi.haag.7
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christi_haag/
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The Calling of Eve: How the Women of the Bible Inspire the Women of the Church by Jacki C. King
Praying Women: How to Pray When You Don't Know What to Say by Sheila Walsh
ESV Chronological Bible by ESV Bibles
Redeeming Love: A Novel by Francine Rivers
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