Once again, Christians are leading the movement to end slavery but this time, on a global scale. In 2013, the Passion City Conference introduced the "End It" movement. Since that time, millions within the United States have been ignited to put an end to human trafficking.

Here are a few things you can do to "End It" on a local level.

1. Inform yourself.

Visit the End It website. It was there that I discovered that an estimated 20 million people world-wide are trapped in slavery, which is 45.8 percent of the earth's population. 55 percent of slavery victims are women, and one in five slavery victims are children. Slavery occurs in 167 countries.

2. Homeless teens are at a higher risk of being trafficked.

According to Covenant House, Atlanta ranks at #14 for child sex trafficking. In Georgia, 100 children are sexually exploited every night. 85 percent of homeless teens will be trafficked. Find out what you can to to provide educational opportunities to at-risk teens.

3. Understand the sex tourism business.

Georgia has an enormous concentration of strip clubs and illegal brothels, making Atlanta a "sex tourism" city. The pending legalization of "gaming destination resorts" (casinos) will increase this number. Organizations like 4Sarah protect and assist women who have been coerced into sex-work. It provides safe housing and educational opportunities.

For a tour of Atlanta's "Sex Tourism" and trafficking hot spots, consider taking the Unholy Tour, facilitated by Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols and the Georgia Commission on Women. The Unholy Tourallows you to board a bus and visit known "hubs."

4. Georgia has the highest number of people trafficked in the nation.

According to Patch, the Urban Institute and U.S. Department of Justice found that Atlanta has the largest sex-trade in the country. This is in part due to the many conventions and events our growing city takes part in. As Atlanta's prominence grows so does our human trafficking number. Human slavery is a $290 million venture in the peach state. Voting for the Safe Haven Law was a good start for Georgians in taking measures to protect its most vulnerable citizens, but know that we cannot stop there. As our economy grows, so should our altruism.

5. Georgia has a variety of fabulous charities designed to save lives.

Organizations likeProject Ignite, 4Sarah, End It, Covenant House, Street GRACE and many designated churches exist to rescue and rehabilitate women who have been forced or coerced into the sex industry.

6. Give financially.

This one hurts, but all of the above charities run on donations. If you really do want to End It, you must give. Sacrifice a Starbucks latte or bring your lunch to work instead of eating out. Take a moment to realize that the exploitation of human beings brings in 290 million dollars in Atlanta every year, but the End It movement has only raised $4 million since 2013. This should sober and convict all of us.

7. Care

Caring is giving financially. Caring is giving time. If you post a meme on social media or write a Facebook status, follow up by donating to charity. This movement does not need anymore "slacktivism." You are helping no one by painting a red X on your hand if you are not following up with donations. The truth hurts my friend. Don't participate in this movement for your own vanity.

8. My fellow Christians, don't stop at prayer.

Certainly, pray to end this horrific practice...but don't stop there. I am a Christian, and I know that there are too many of my people who are apathetic to the suffering of others. For the love of God, start sacrificing and start doing. The fact that human trafficking continues is partly ours to blame. Our religion commands compassion for the less fortunate and the protection of the weak.

Yes, a committed group of Christians created End It, which has brought awareness to human trafficking. However, only a small percentage of religous persons have participated in a real way to end slavery.

For every social event your church hosts, perhaps consider a charity event? Why not designate a month where your church commits to giving donations and time to ending human trafficking?

You can and should be involved in more than one ministry. Stop saying, "This is not my thing." If you are a Christian, social justice is your "thing".

9. College students — do your part.

College students are meant to set the world on fire. Talk to the End It movement and Project Ignite about bringing representatives on campus.

One college outreach which I have personally helped to develop is Project Ignite. It aims to protect and inform about all exploited and marginalized groups, in all ages and stages of life. It is free and professional. Ask them on your campus.

Contact Joshua Edmonds at joshua@projectignite.org or myself, at landerwy21@gmail.com.

10. This is everyone's fight.

I am a Christian and a college student, which is why I directly challenge these two groups. Generally speaking, however, apathy can be attributed to nearly every social or religious group in this nation. Everyone needs to do more. Everyone needs to do better. Have I mentioned that we all need to give financially? If I haven't emphasized this enough, give financially!

In summation, stop being sad about human trafficking, and do something tangible to End It.