A Light in Darkness: The Church's Role in Ending Human Trafficking

by Eddie Byun

It is clear that God is passionate about justice and righteousness in His Word and in our world. With tens of millions of people in slavery today, human trafficking is one of the darkest evils of our generation. But what can we do as believers? A Light in Darkness gives a biblical foundation for the church to understand God's call for us to pursue justice, and provides practical steps for us to demonstrate the gospel as we shine light into these dark places.
Endorsements Worldwide human trafficking is a modern form of slavery that negates justice and neighbor-love in the worst possible way. God, give us ears to hear Eddie Byun's word for our times. J.I. Packer
A profoundly important message for the church today. Kyle Strobel
Dr. Eddie Byun was instrumental in helping ignite a flame for justice in our school and guiding our student ministries. He lives and breathes by the power of the Holy Spirit to bring awareness and action plans to battle this worldwide evil. Dr. Terry Franson
Eddie Byun opens our eyes to the realities of human trafficking around the world. Uche Anizor
Eddie's book is instructive, insightful, and impactful. Mark del Mundo
In this book, Eddie gives the Church proven methods to answer God's command to stand with the oppressed and fight injustice. Don Brewster Eddie calls the Church to pursue justice - not because it's trendy - but because God loves justice and hates injustice. This book walks us through the path of seeking justice. Eugene Cho

182 pages, Paperback

Published September 1, 2023

About the author

Eddie Byun is the missions and teaching pastor of Venture Christian Church in Los Gatos, California. He has previously taught practical theology at Torch Trinity Graduate University and has been lead pastor for Crossway Mission Church and Onnuri English Ministry in Seoul, South Korea. He has also pastored in Sydney, Australia, and Vancouver, Canada. Eddie is the author of Justice Awakening and Praying for Your Pastor. He was also the executive producer of Save My Seoul, an award-winning documentary on sex trafficking in South Korea. He resides in San Jose, California, with his wife, Hyun, and their son.

Reviews

[Shannon Poteet · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an advance copy of this book and immediately dove in.

What an incredible book! For more than a decade, Pastor Eddie Byun has worked to combat human trafficking in the heart of Seoul. He listened to the restlessness stirring in his heart. He wasn't content to merely know about this darkness - he felt called to DO SOMETHING about it. 

My heart also breaks for those living in slavery today. There is a lingering restlessness calling me to do something. I care. I want to help, but have found myself wondering, "What can I do?" I have struggled to define my place in this fight. 

Eddie's book lays out practical ideas, built on strong biblical foundations for what we can (and should) do about this evil. It has equipped me to be an active participant in this battle.

"More than a product of political, economic, or even sociological factors, we must see human trafficking for what it truly is – a great moral evil that has corrupted the heart."

This book is incredible. Read it! Then go out and live it. There are millions living in darkness, just waiting for someone like you (and me) to move.