Churches Called to Confront Modern Slavery with Action and Hope – Download for Free April 7, 2026

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – A retired attorney’s new book equips believers to move from awareness to meaningful response

Gilbert, AZ – April 6, 2026 — Redemption Press announces the release of Noonday Light: Mobilizing the Church to Fight Modern Slavery by retired antitrafficking attorney Dan Stephenson. Drawing from more than sixteen years of legal experience and ministry work, Stephenson offers a clear, faith-rooted path for churches and individuals to engage one of the most urgent humanitarian crises of our time – human trafficking – through practical action, informed awareness, and persistent prayer.

With an estimated 50 million people living in modern slavery worldwide, the need for informed and engaged communities has never been greater. Yet many believers feel overwhelmed or unsure where to begin. “Noonday Light” meets that tension head-on, bridging the gap between compassion and action. Through biblical insight, real-life accounts, and step-by-step guidance, Stephenson helps readers understand the realities of trafficking while equipping them to respond in tangible ways, whether through prayer, advocacy, volunteering, or launching church-based initiatives.

Stephenson’s passion for this work grew out of firsthand encounters with survivors and years spent on the front lines of antitrafficking efforts, where he saw both the depth of the problem and the unique role the church can play in addressing it. Rather than presenting an abstract issue, he brings readers into the lived reality of those affected, while consistently pointing to the hope, restoration, and freedom found in Christ. As he explains, the church is not a peripheral player in this fight—it is uniquely positioned to bring light into some of the darkest places in the world and to offer both spiritual and practical support to those who have been exploited.

Stephenson wrote “Noonday Light” to take years of complex legal and frontline experience and make it accessible and actionable for everyday believers, grounded in his conviction that the church is uniquely positioned to confront modern slavery if it steps forward with clarity, compassion, and courage.

Dan Stephenson’s paperback will be available on April 7, 2026; with the e-book free to download on Amazon for 5 days through April 11, 2026. Early readers are already sharing how much the story has touched them—here’s what a couple of reviewers have said:

Barb Riazzi
This book is a call to arms. It outlines specific actions that every person can take to combat the insidious evil of modern slavery-commonly called human trafficking. You will be informed and inspired by Noonday Light. While the book is aimed at mobilizing Christian church representatives, any individual will find value in reading.

AS
5 Stars We need to know this!
Stephenson shines a light on something churches may shy away from but need to know… what’s happening and what to do about human trafficking. Together, the church can face these crimes with God’s wisdom and help.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dan Stephenson, a passionate Christian and retired lawyer, dedicates his life to combating human trafficking. With sixteen years of pro bono legal experience, Stephenson aims to mobilize American churches and raise awareness about this critical issue. Few people know he is also a competitive swimmer who has broken eighteen masters world records. Dan is the Vice President of Global Training for ZimZam Global, an overseas church-planting ministry.

For interviews, contact:
Dan Stephenson at dans@zimzamglobal.org

Website: www.noondaybook.com