The United Kingdom is in need of a spiritual awakening, and more than 70 churches joined to sponsor a crusade with evangelist Andrew Palau. The evangelistic event, along with more than a dozen surrounding events, is considered one of the largest and most significant evangelistic efforts the region has seen in recent history.
Participants enjoyed one of 12 events spread across the region. Image: Teesside Palau Association.
Festival Teesside brought together thousands of Christians from throughout the coastal region which is on the North Sea. More than 1,685 individuals indicated a personal commitment to Jesus Christ. The campaign featured numerous gatherings and outreaches, including dinners, prison events, youth outreaches, ministry to marginalized communities, skate outreaches, events for seniors and multiple school assemblies. In total, more than 30,000 people were reached in person with the good news, while thousands more continue to encounter a clear gospel message through an ongoing digital evangelistic effort led by Palau.
The collaborative nature of the campaign helped bring renewed vigor and excitement to the local church congregations, who are ready to keep the momentum going through the establishment of an evangelism team. This team, made up of leaders from multiple local churches, will work to ensure evangelism stays front and center within the church congregations. More than 45 Alpha groups also have been established to help individuals grow in their newfound faith.
“Nothing brings me greater joy than partnering with local believers to lift up the name of Jesus in a region,” Palau said. “I love the United Kingdom. I owe a debt of gratitude to this great nation. It was British missionaries who brought the gospel to my family many years ago in Argentina. As such, I consider it an honor and privilege to offer our support, working with, through and for the local church to lift up the name of Jesus and share his love with this region.”
While local leaders continue in this effort, the Palau Association is moving on to support similar campaigns in cities across the globe. Upcoming efforts for the Palau Association include outreaches in Cairo, Egypt; Lusaka, Zambia; Denver ; Mendoza, Argentina; and several cities throughout China.
–Dwight Widaman | Metro Voice
