Christ Reformed Fellowship

Taking the Gospel to the Streets

Christ commands His church to disciple the nations — and that command does not stop at the walls of our building. We go out.

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The Great Commission

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you."

Matthew 28:19–20

The Biblical Mandate

The church does not wait for the world to come to her.

The New Testament pattern is not a gathered church waiting passively for seekers to find their way in. It is a sent church — a people deployed into the world with the message of Christ.

From the Apostles preaching in the temple courts and the marketplaces of Athens, to Philip running alongside the chariot of the Ethiopian eunuch, to Paul reasoning daily in the school of Tyrannus — the church goes where the people are.

Christ himself commanded it. His servants in every age have obeyed it. We intend to do the same.

Luke 14:23

"Go out to the highways and hedges and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled."

Acts 17:17

"So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there."

Acts 5:42

"And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and preaching that the Christ is Jesus."

Romans 10:14

"How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching?"

The Pattern of the Apostles

The early church was a preaching church.

The book of Acts is not primarily a record of church programs and building campaigns. It is a record of men going into cities, synagogues, marketplaces, prisons, riverbanks, and opening their mouths. We follow this.

Acts 2:14 — Pentecost

Peter stands and preaches to the crowd

Three thousand souls were saved through a man filled with the Holy Spirit, standing up in public and declaring the resurrection of Jesus Christ to whoever would hear.

Acts 3:11–12 — Solomon's Portico

Peter seizes the crowd after a miracle

When the people ran together to marvel, Peter didn't take people to get coffee. He preached Christ — his death, his resurrection, and the call to repentance. The public gathering was his platform.

Acts 8:4 — Scattered church

Those scattered went everywhere preaching

When persecution drove the church out of Jerusalem, they did not go silent. They went everywhere preaching the Word. What man men for evil, God used for the proclamation of the truth.

Acts 16:13 — Philippi

Paul seeks out the place of prayer by the river

Paul didn't wait for people to come to a meeting. He went to where people gathered — a riverside prayer meeting — and spoke the Word. Lydia heard; her household believed.

Acts 17:16–17 — Athens

Paul reasons in the marketplace daily

Provoked by the idolatry of Athens, Paul went into the Agora — the public marketplace — and reasoned with whoever happened to be there. Paul was not invited, nor scheduled; just faithful and present.

Acts 19:9 — Ephesus

Paul reasons daily in the school of Tyrannus

For two years Paul taught daily in a public hall. The Word went out so thoroughly that all of Asia Minor — Jews and Greeks alike — heard the gospel. Persistent, public, systematic proclamation.

How We Evangelize

We preach in public, without apology.

Street preaching is not an embarrassing relic of a less sophisticated age. It is the method of Isaiah, of John the Baptist, of Peter at Pentecost, of Paul in Athens. It is the method of our Lord himself.

As a church we go out regularly into public spaces to proclaim the Gospel — to preach Christ crucified and risen, to call sinners to repentance, and to make the name of Jesus Christ known in the streets, parks, and public squares of our city.

We go especially to places where sin is being practiced and celebrated. That is where the sick are; the sick are the ones who need the physician. We do not go to condemn. We go because Christ commands compassion for the lost, and compassion has a message.

Where we go:

Public parks & city squares

Open-air preaching in the places where people naturally gather — lunch crowds, weekend foot traffic, community events.

Pride events & public sin celebrations

We go where sin is on public display — not to riot, but to proclaim with clarity and love that Christ saves sinners. The message of repentance belongs precisely there.

Abortion facilities

We stand at the gates of places where children are killed — to pray, to offer the Gospel, and to proclaim that Christ is Lord even over the smallest and most vulnerable.

University campuses

The next generation is being discipled by the academy. We bring a competing proclamation, which is grounded in the wisdom of God, not the wisdom of this age.

High-traffic streets & markets

Wherever people pass through — we pass through too, with tracts, conversations, and the open proclamation of the Gospel of the Kingdom.

Why go where sin is celebrated?

Some ask why we bring the Gospel to events and places where our message will be rejected, mocked, or met with hostility. The answer is simple: that is where the lost are.

Christ did not limit his ministry to the synagogue. He ate with tax collectors. He spoke to the woman at the well. He went through Samaria when Jews walked around it. He touched the leper. He went to the people.

We are not superior to those we preach to. We are sinners who have received grace, bringing the same grace to other sinners. The message is not condemnation, but the good news of salvation.

The healthy do not need a physician

"Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners." (Mark 2:17) — If we only go where people are already comfortable, we are not following our Lord.

The highways and hedges

Christ's parable commands the servant to go to the highways and compel people to come in. The highways are not comfortable, appropriate places.

The earth is the Lord's — and all who dwell in it

Christ's Lordship extends over every public square, every city street, every government, every event and celebration. Our presence in those places is a declaration that no territory stands outside of His jurisdiction.

Getting Involved

Evangelism is a church effort — not a solo one.

We go out as a congregation. You do not need to be a trained theologian, a seasoned street preacher, or a fearless extrovert to participate. There is a role for every member, and the roles differ widely. Some preach, some pray, some pack lunches, some hand out tracts, or simply stand in fellowship with those who are out on the front lines.

Preach

If you are a man called to proclaim — come and open your mouth. We will equip you, stand with you, and pray for you. The fear of man is a snare; the fear of God sets you free to speak.

Converse

One-on-one gospel conversations are often more effective than the sermon. Approach people, ask good questions, listen well, and share the Gospel as the Spirit gives opportunity.

Distribute tracts

Placing the Gospel in someone's hands is an act of faith. Good gospel tracts carry the message further than any one conversation: into homes, workplaces, and hangovers.

Pray

Stand with the team and intercede. Prayer is not the lesser, but the first work. The boldness of the early church came through prayer (Acts 4:29–31), as does ours.

Sing

Psalm-singing in public places is an ancient, powerful, and disarming practice. The Psalms are God's own words — when His people sing them in the streets, the streets hear from God.

Show up

Your presence matters. A body of believers standing together, calm, joyful, and unashamed, with vigor and strength, is its own witness. You do not need to say a word to be part of the work.

Participation in our outings is not required, but encouraged.

We do not require members to join our evangelism efforts. There are seasons of life, family situations, work situations, varying gifts, all of which shape how each person participates in the mission of the church. No one will be shamed for not coming.

However, we do believe the Great Commission is a command to the whole church, not just a mighty few, the pastor, the bold, the gifted. Every Christian is called to witness. Our outreach efforts are one concrete way to obey that call together; we warmly and earnestly encourage every member to participate as they are able.

Ask an Elder About Our Next Outreach

"How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news." Come out with us — and put your feet to work. Romans 10:15

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