The event was a team effort between more than 70 churches from throughout Northeast England and evangelist Andrew Palau. The gathering was called Festival Teesside.
In an effort that can only be described as historic for the region, this evangelistic festival, along with more than a dozen surrounding events, is considered one of the largest and most significant gospel efforts the region has seen in recent history.
Working to serve the region and proclaim a powerful message of hope in Jesus, Festival Teesside brought together thousands of Christians from throughout the region and led more than 1,600 individuals to indicate a personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
The outreach included dinners, prison events, youth gatherings, ministry to marginalized communities, skate events, programs for seniors, and multiple school assemblies. They all led up to a free, two-day festival at Stewart Park in the heart of Teesside featuring award-winning Christian artists.
In all, 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.
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.”