Christine Caine (''née'' Caryofyllis, 23 September 1966) is an Australian activist, evangelist, author, and international speaker.The 700 Club. (n.d.). Christine Caine: Unleashing Your Life. Retrieved 7 February 2014 from http://www.cbn.com/700club/Guests/Bios/Christine_Caine080205.aspxAllison J. Althoff. (2013). Christine Caine: Abused but Not Defeated. Today's Christian Women. Retrieved 7 February 2014 from http://www.todayschristianwoman.com/articles/2013/july-august-issue/christine-caine-abused-but-not-defeated.html Caine and her husband Nick are best known for founding

The A21 Campaign The A21 Campaign (commonly referred to as "A21") is a global 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-governmental organization that works to fight human trafficking, including sexual exploitation and trafficking, forced slave labor, bonded labor, involuntary do ...

in 2008, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-governmental organization that combats human trafficking.The A21 Campaign. (n.d.). The A21 Campaign. Retrieved 6 February 2014 from http://www.thea21campaign.org/index.php#.UvQgVP2qNSU In 2015, Caine founded ''Propel Women'', an organization that aims to empower women in Christian-related activities. Caine has written numerous books, including "A Life Unleashed", "Run to Win", "Can I Have (And Do) It All, Please?", "The Core Issue", "Undaunted", "Unstoppable", "Unashamed", "Unshakeable," and "Unexpected". She is active in speaking about her faith in God, the local church, and justice at conferences and other events across the globe.

Early life and education

Christine Caine was adopted at birth by Greek Orthodox immigrants who raised her in public commission housing in

Lalor Park, New South Wales Lalor Park is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Lalor Park is located 35 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of the City of Blacktown. Lalor Park is part of the Great ...

, Sydney, Australia. She attended Lynwood Park Public School and Blacktown Girls High School. She graduated from

University of Sydney The University of Sydney (USYD), also known as Sydney University, or informally Sydney Uni, is a public research university located in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest university in Australia and is one of the country's ...

with a degree in English. Caine also attended and graduated from

Hillsong College Hillsong Church, commonly known as Hillsong, is a global charismatic Christian megachurch based in Australia. The original church was established in 1983 as Hills Christian Life Centre, in Baulkham Hills, New South Wales, by Brian Houston and ...

in 1992.

Personal

Caine married Nick Caine in 1996. They have two children.

Ministry

Caine grew up in the Greek Orthodox Church in Australia. She first volunteered as a youth worker, when she helped establish Hills District Youth Service. She went on to become the director of a nationwide youth ministry, Youth Alive. In 2008 she founded the A21 Campaign with her husband Nick, who is now the CEO of A21 and pastor of Zoe Churches. A21 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-governmental organization which fights to "abolish slavery everywhere, forever".J. Kavanagh. (2011). Abolishing Sex Slavery by Helping One Girl at a Time. CNN Freedom Project. Retrieved 6 February 2014 from http://thecnnfreedomproject.blogs.cnn.com/2011/06/16/abolishing-sex-slavery-by-helping-one-girl-at-a-time. With 19 locations in 14 countries, their aim is to prevent human trafficking through awareness, to protect trafficked victims in their shelters and transition homes, to prosecute traffickers and strengthen the legal response to human trafficking, and to partner with law enforcement, individuals, corporations, official bodies, and other non-governmental organizations to end human trafficking in the 21st century.Bobby Lewis. (2017). Teen Fights Human Trafficking With Proposed Bill. WTSP. Retrieved from http://www.wtsp.com/entertainment/places/bobby-lewis-on-the-road/teen-fights-human-trafficking-with-proposed-bill/439821442 In January 2015, Caine founded Propel Women, an organization that believes in the passion, purpose, and potential of every woman everywhere. Propel Women exists to honor the calling of every woman, empower her to lead, equip her for success, and develop a sense of God-given purpose. Caine has also been featured on several international television shows, including TBN's ''Praise the Lord'', ''Life Today with James Robison'', ''Better Together'', ''Huckabee'', Joyce Meyer's ''Enjoying Everyday Life'', and Daystar. In October 2016, TBN launched a weekly TV show featuring Caine called ''Equip & Empower with Christine Caine''. In May 2018, author Carey Scott sued Caine and her publisher, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, for alleged copyright infringement of Scott's work in Caine's book Unashamed (2016) and in a derived work Unshakeable (2017). A settlement was reached in October 2018 and later printings of the works credited Scott's work or were reworded.

Works

*''Resilient Hope: 100 Devotions for Building Endurance in an Unpredictable World''. 2022. ISBN 978-0310457961 *''How Did I Get Here?: Finding Your Way Back to God When Everything is Pulling You Away''. 2021. ISBN 978-1400226566 *''20/20: Seen. Chosen. Sent.'' 2019. *''Undaunted: Daring to Do What God Calls You to Do'' (updated and expanded). 2019. ASIN: 0310355885 *''Unexpected: Leave Fear Behind, Move Forward in Faith, Embrace the Adventure''. 2018. *''Unstoppable: Step Into Your Purpose, Run Your Race, Embrace the Future'' (with study guide). 2018. ASIN: 0310351367 *''Unshakeable: 365 Devotions for Finding Unwavering Strength in God’s Word''. 2017. *''Unashamed: Drop the Baggage, Pick up Your Freedom, Fulfill Your Destiny''. 2016. *''Unstoppable: Running the Race You Were Born to Win''. 2014. *''Undaunted: Daring to Do What God Calls You to Do''. 2012. *''A Life Unleashed: Giving Birth to Your Dreams''. 2012. *''Can I have and Do It All Please?'' 2009. *''Run to Win: Pursuing God and Finishing Strong''. 2008. *''The Core Issue''. 2007. ASIN: B008SYRDS2 *''Stop Acting Like A Christian. Just Be One''. 2007. *''Youth Ministry''. 2002. *''Certain Uncertainty''. 2009. ASIN: B002TVLKL6 *''Passion: Living Life Large''. 2006. ASIN: B0051QYW5M *''DNA of a Leader''. 2006. ASIN: B00589YV2Q *''I’m Not Who I Thought I Was''. 2006. ASIN: B001HEM10K *''Possessing the Promise''. 2005. ASIN: B0084V78DO *''Understanding Teenagers''. 2005. ASIN: B001O8OQT8 *''Your Dreams Can Come True''. 2005. ASIN: B005C4WGJ2 *''God Wants You To Win''. 2004. ASIN: B009BIDAT0 *''Relationships: An Issue of the Heart''. 2003. ASIN: B005FGOFT6 *''Activating Your Potential''. 2003. ASIN: B007Q1WMHA *''Relationships Q&A''. 2003. ASIN: B005FGOFT6

References

External links

Official websiteA21 websitePropel Women website
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