Luis Palau Association
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International Festivals Outreach
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS FESTIVAL PALAU COSTA RICA San Jose, Costa Rica | March 20-25, 2023 Partnering with more than 800 local churches and thousands of local believers, we proclaimed the Gospel on a massive scale, introducing hundreds of thousands of people to Jesus in person and through media. Rejoice with us that, in all, 18,624 people indicated decisions for Christ! In addition to the major evangelistic festival in the heart of the capital city of San Jose on March 24 and 25, this campaign included several initiatives reaching key groups throughout the region. Outreaches included two major gatherings for women, a business and civic leaders' dinner, two prison outreaches, meetings with government officials, and the festival itself. In addition, the Good News went out through live television broadcasts of the festival, radio interviews, and social media. The two-day, evangelistic festival featured musical artists Ingrid Rosario, Redimi2, Kike Pavon, Lilly Goodman, and more. Andrew Palau shared a clear Gospel message and challenged those in the crowd-and those who tuned in online- to give their lives to Jesus Christ. The children's zone with games, clowns, and a special Gospel program for kids drew young families to the festival. After crowds witnessed BMX athletes flying high through the air, many heard and responded to a Gospel presentation, right there in the Action Sports Zone (in partnership with The Stunt Dudes). This was just one of many creative Gospel opportunities through the two-day festival. The medical outreach blessed people in need with personal hygiene supplies, clothing, food, haircuts, and barber services. On top of that, people received care from doctors with specific specialties, all free of charge. FESTIVAL PALAU URUGUAY Montevideo, Uruguay | Nov. 13-18, 2023 We brought the light of Christ to the most secular nation in Latin America-Uruguay. Amidst the cultural darkness and the highest rates of suicide on the continent, we shared a message of hope. Hand in hand with thousands of local believers from nearly every denomination, we hosted a festival in the capital city of nearly 1.4 million people. Our Latin team emphasized just how unreached the crowd was; the right people turned up to hear the Gospel! Through live music, children's activities, and Andrew's message, 27,500 people were reached in person with the Good News and 4,565 people indicated decisions for Jesus Christ. All week long, gatherings throughout the region reached every sector of society. The Gospel was joyfully proclaimed at prison outreaches, dinner events, through media and TV interviews, and more. Local pastors remarked that the unprecedented representation of diverse denominations and political leaders in attendance was like nothing they had seen before. On top of the events that took place on the ground, our team also spearheaded an innovative digital evangelism strategy, sharing the Good News of Jesus through targeted social media ads. More than 149,865 people were reached with the Gospel ads throughout Uruguay, with 4,183 indicating a decision for Jesus Christ. CARRY THE LOVE KING'S CORONATION London, England | April 28-May 6, 2023 Carry the Love: London helped saturate this global city with the Good News of Jesus Christ during the lead-up to the historic King's Coronation events. The Palau team was overjoyed to play a critical role in this partnered effort with the Circuit Riders (a ministry of Youth with a Mission). Renting out a hall in the center of the city, dozens of churches, and hundreds of volunteers, hosted two days of evangelistic gatherings-drawing a young and vibrant crowd. Award-winning artists Guvna B and Elle Limebear headlined the evenings, with Andrew and Wendy Palau, as well as several others, joining them on stage to share clear evangelistic messages and powerful testimonies. In total, more than 1,000 people came out for the two-day outreach, and more than 100 individuals made a decision for Christ. As the weekend events concluded, hundreds of young evangelists were commissioned to take to the streets, sharing the Good News with everyone they met. God orchestrated conversations and holy moments, with people praying right there, on the spot, to receive Christ. We are rejoicing in the work God is doing in the U.K. It is tough soil. Difficult work. But God is breaking through. CHINA OUTREACH Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, and Huai'an December 3-10, 2023 For more than 26 years, Palau has built relationships and planted seeds for ministry in China. Luis first visited Hong Kong in 1997, and since then God has opened new doors of opportunity to share the Gospel. From the city of Harbin in the north to Hangzhou in the south, we've been given the clear blessing and authorization to share the Good News in many ways. Since COVID-19 hit in 2020, we have not been able to visit, but the local leaders made it clear they were eager for us to come back this year: "So many have forgotten about us. They have given up on China. You are the first to reach out and share your love and concern. We would love to have you return as soon as possible." With that, Andrew and the team traveled to China in December to share the Good News in four major cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, and Huai'an). Throughout the 10-day tour, Andrew preached the Gospel in three large churches and to the entire student body at the national seminary. In all, more than 7,500 people heard the Good News. Our Gospel-sharing was further extended by distributing 5,000 evangelistic Christmas books. The favor shown us during this mission was astounding. Strategic meetings were held with the State Administration for Religious Affairs (SARA) and Reverend Wu (leader of the Chinese Christian Council in Shanghai). In each meeting, genuine relational connections were built and Andrew's authenticity and focus on the Gospel were deeply felt. Chinese leaders reflected that Palau's visit came at just the "right time." This year's events strengthened our unique bridges to the people of China and set the stage for even greater ministry in the future. PALAU FESTIVAL EGYPT Cairo, Egypt | Sept. 29-Oct. 8, 2023 Over the decades, Palau has built a rich friendship with ministry partners in Egypt and the Lord continues to open doors for ministry. Working with dozens of Egyptian churches-including the largest Protestant church in the Arab world, Kasr El Dobara-and thousands of local believers, we held several days of outreach and dozens of evangelistic events, reaching tens of thousands of people with the Good News. It all culminated in an evangelistic festival just outside of Cairo, Egypt. Through all of the outreaches, over 30,000 people heard the Gospel with over 4,250 people accepting Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Before heading to Egypt, Andrew and Wendy were invited to visit Iraq to connect with local leaders to listen and discern where the Lord might be opening doors for our team to share the Gospel in this very hard-to-reach nation. And God was already opening doors! Andrew shared the Gospel at the largest church in Baghdad and many responded to the Good News. As Wendy shared her testimony with a gathering of women in Erbil, many were deeply moved and Wendy prayed individually with a number of them. The Holy Spirit is stirring hearts in the Middle East! We are excited to see how God continues to break down walls and bring people to Himself in this part of the world. LOVE NAIROBI FESTIVAL Nairobi, Kenya | Sept. 11-17, 2023 More than 150 events took place over two weeks throughout the capital city of Nairobi. Home to more than 9 million people, it was the only way to truly saturate the region. From medical clinics to prison outreaches, school assemblies to gatherings with business and civic professionals-the team worked with local church leaders to orchestrate the mass effort to reach as many people as possible. And with more than 2,000 local partnering churches, thousands of local believers, as well as the help of volunteers from around the world, the results were truly God-honoring. Celebrating the culmination of the months-long nationwide campaign, thousands of people gathered in the capital city of Nairobi for the capstone event. Led by Andrew Palau, the festival weekend included a kid's area and children's stage performance led by evangelist Duggie Dug Dug from the United Kingdom, an action sports show with professional BMX and FMX athletes from the United States and South Africa, and performances from local favorites Evelyn Wanjiru, Christafari, Jabidii, King Kaka, and more. The high moment of both evenings was a message of biblical hope given by Andrew, followed by music from internationally acclaimed worship leader Don Moen. Future International FestivalsGeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$5.5MU.S. Festivals Evangelism
U.S. FESTIVALS SUNDAY SERVICE at SXSW Austin, TX | March 12, 2023 For the first time in the history of SXSW, a group of Austin-area churches hosted an officially sanctioned evangelistic gathering at the world-renowned annual conference. Excited by the opportunity, they asked the Palau Association to help lead the charge. Together, we saw God move in this mecca of secular culture. For years, SXSW has been a major driver of global art and technology. Attendees from around the world descend upon Austin to learn, launch, network, and dream. They are the best and the brightest in their fields. They influence culture-for better or worse. This year, they also had the opportunity to encounter the living God. Taking over the iconic Stubb's Bar-B-Q, we gave SXSW attendees an opportunity to experience powerful music, enjoy free BBQ, and learn from panel discussions with Christian leaders in the tech industry. The lineup was stacked with inspiring voices including Grammy award-winning artist Lecrae, virtual reality expert Renji Bijoy, and former Meta executive Nona Jones. Throughout the day, Andrew and others shared the Good News and gave opportunities for attendees to commit their lives to Jesus Christ. Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Intel, generated a lot of excitement in the program. He and the other speakers clearly shared how their faith in Christ impacts their work and leadership. GREATER KLAMATH CITYFEST Klamath Falls, OR | May 23-27, 2023 Over 50 churches partnered together to serve the region and proclaim a powerful message of hope in Jesus through evangelistic gatherings, training events, and community service initiatives. Throughout the week leading up to the festival, Andrew and Wendy Palau led multiple outreaches, including a gathering for young athletes (in partnership with FCA), a dinner for men from the community, two gatherings for women, and outreaches at local schools and prisons. In total, Greater Klamath CityFest delivered the Gospel to more than 13,300 men, women, and children-that's more than 50% of the total population of Klamath Falls! The culminating one-day festival, held at the Klamath County Fairgrounds, featured award-winning artists Newsboys, Ryan Stevenson, and Marisol Park. It also included an interactive outreach for kids, in partnership with Kids Blitz, action sports demonstrations in partnership with The Stunt Dudes, and a Family Fun Zone featuring 41 different volunteer-hosted activities for kids, including a mechanical bull, carnival games, a petting zoo, a gaming tent, pony rides, and more. As a capstone to the evening, Andrew shared a clear Gospel message and invitation with thousands in the crowd. More than 700 people raised their hands to accept Christ and pray with a trained festival friend. Decision-makers received our Made New discipleship book, and each person's information was matched with a trained, caring local church to help them grow in Christ. Future U.S. FestivalsGeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$2.2MDigital Ministry Initiatives
DIGITAL MINISTRY: Inviting the World to Know Jesus We are harnessing the power of digital technology to exponentially increase our Gospel reach. From the very beginning, Palau has utilized media to blanket the earth with the Gospel. From worldwide radio broadcasts to a massive social media community, we're carrying Jesus' message of hope farther and faster than ever before. HOPE WITH GOD and SI HAY ESPERANZA Imagine with us . . . what if every person on earth had immediate access to the Gospel and Christian community? In 2023, we sent the Gospel to nearly every nation on earth! Every day, our Gospel invitations are sent to over two million people on social media, in English and Spanish. This is unprecedented access to broadcast the Gospel on major advertising platforms. No one knows how long it will last. Through partners like you, we are taking full advantage of this tremendous open door. Heartfelt Gospel messages from Andrew and Wendy Palau creatively engage spiritual seekers, connecting with the lost in their moment of need. They can say, "Yes!" to Jesus from right where they are. CREATIVE DIGITAL EVANGELISM CAMPAIGNS My Darkest Moment: In the dark and desperate seasons of life, billions of people search for answers online. And we know...Jesus is the only one who offers true and lasting help. We created the My Darkest Moment campaign to connect people with Jesus in their darkest hour. Featuring stories from people in the U.K. along with Andrew and Wendy Palau, five beautiful videos were sent to nearly 25 million people in the darkest months of the year. Go to darkestmoments.com for more information. U.S. Local Church Texting: We believe one of the most valuable things we can offer a new believer is connection with a local church. Thanks to our partnership with Gloo, digital decision-makers in the U.S. can now text with a caring believer from a church near their home-moments after choosing to follow Jesus! These church representatives are trained to pray and mentor new believers and spiritually curious seekers, helping them move toward knowing God, and maybe even coming to church for the first time. Since the launch of this campaign, we've helped nearly 10,000 people in the U.S. initiate a local church connection over text message. Hard to Reach Places: The most powerful aspect of our digital ministry is our ability to send the Gospel to millions in the hardest to reach countries. This year, we invested in reaching the 50 nations that are most closed to the Gospel. Nations like Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Somalia, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and many more. This year alone, over one million people have indicated decisions for Christ in the hardest-to-reach countries! Fully Alive: Andrew's Fully Alive Gospel campaign speaks to the struggles of men worldwide, honestly addressing the many paths that look right to a man . . . but in the end lead to death. So many men have looked to success, independence, or pleasure to find fulfillment in life, only to be wounded by the world's false promises. Andrew's six video messages inspire men with the powerful truth that it's never too late to get on the path that leads to abundant life-the path to Jesus Christ. alive.hopewithgod.com Digital Discipleship: When someone indicates a decision to follow Jesus, they are not left to wonder, "What next?" Rather, they're immediately welcomed onto a comprehensive discipleship pathway. All digital decision-makers receive access to the Made New discipleship program, which lays a solid, Biblical foundation for the first 50 days of their new life in Christ. Daily audio devotionals, YouVersion reading plans, and the Gospel of John in their Made New e-book, help them grow with Jesus. New believers are invited into our nearly 20 million-strong global social media community, where they can support one another while accessing daily biblical encouragement and video teaching from Andrew and Wendy Palau. This year we're even filling their TikTok feeds with spiritual support.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.7M
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