The Psalmist said it 3,000 years ago, there is strength in numbers.
Most people won't preach the Gospel because of fear. From May 27th-29th, UCRAVEN and Raven Westcoast will bring together a team of evangelists from all over California to stand together to reach the Santa Barbara area. If you've been waiting for a chance to step out of fear and step into obedience for Christ, this is it!
What to Expect
-Hands-on evangelism experience, fellowship with seasoned evangelists, and evangelism training through seminars and Q&A sessions.
-Dynamic, on the ground, inner city ministry including witnessing, open air preaching, intercessory prayer, and feeding the homeless.
-A place to stay (Shoreline Community Church), meals from Friday night dinner until Sunday morning breakfast.
How to Get Involved
-We welcome any Christian who would like to get their feet wet in evangelism. There is no cost to attending this outreach. We are believing God will provide the funds needed to feed the group. You can stay with us Friday through Sunday or you can meet us out at Del Playa on Friday or Saturday night.
****RSVP by Sunday, May 22nd if you'd like to spend the weekend with us. RSVP by emailing Josh at Joshua@Biggrace.com (leaders email me a list of the group you are bringing)*****
Who You Will Meet
Pastor Rudy Gonzalez
Rudy Gonzalez is the director of Raven Westcoast, a pastor, an evangelist, and a missionary. From running a college ministry out of his own home to preaching in the jungles of Indonesia, Pastor Rudy has lived to take the Gospel to the nations and has testimonies that will bless either the beginning evangelist or the experienced leader. (Pastor Rudy is currently not allowed in Indonesia for committing the crime of converting Muslims to Christianity).
Rich Donaghy
Rich Donaghy serves as assistant director of Raven Westcoast. Rich has had experience in leading evangelism teams into the Tenderloin of San Francisco (AKA heroin alley), Bourbon Street of New Orleans, and Guadalajara, Mexico. Holding a wealth of practical advice and biblical knowledge, Rich will bless and encourage aspiring evangelists.
Pastor Young Su McCann
Pastor Young Su is a graduate of Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary and current Pastor of Journey Christian Fellowship of San Luis Obispo, CA. Pastor Young Su is a shepherd who leads the sheep by example rather then using the pulpit to push them in a direction he refuses to go. Even when he leads early morning bible studies, Pastor Young Su will spend late nights on the streets of SLO preaching the Gospel of Christ. Pastor Young Su is a leader who can encourage not only in word but in deed.
UC RAVEN Team
UC RAVEN is a team of college students who have either been saved or inspired through Raven Ministries (some of us were saved in Pastor Rudy's living room). The team has members on campus' across California at UCD, UCB, UCSB, Cal Poly SLO, and San Bernardino State. The team has been open air preaching and witnessing on campus' and in college party areas. UC RAVEN is a group of saved college students who have dedicated their college careers to reaching college students.
***SUNDAY MORNINGS SPEAKER****
Pastor Patrick Ersig
Pastor Patrick is founder and director of Skid Row's Jonah Project. After being radically saved, Pastor Patrick began doing ministry in Detroit's most dangerous areas. His reason: he read the Bible. God eventually put LA's Skid Row (Home to thousands of homeless) on Pastor Patrick's heart and he literally has given his life to reach the area. Pastor Patrick delivers an amazing testimony of a life of sacrifice and obedience. Don't miss his message on Sunday morning to wrap up the outreach.
Ways You Can Help
-Prayer. As Paul said, we covet your prayers. Details will be worked out by prayer. Funds will come in by prayer. Souls will be saved by prayer. Pray for us.
-Finance. I want to feed every soul winner that comes into my city. If you would like to help us financially you can make a donation on Paypal (send it to raven@biggrace.com and include in the message that it is for the Santa Barbara Memorial Day Outreach). Or if you would like to donate a different way contact me at Joshua@Biggrace.com for details.
