The Denham Springs High School football stadium became a house of God during the Livingston Parish GO TELL AMERICA Crusade earlier this month.
By the end of the four-day crusade, including all related outside events, 1,316 people made decisions for Christ, with 602 stepping forward to accept Christ.
Evangelist Rick Gage, founder of GO TELL Ministries in Duluth, Ga., said more than a year ago his team met with pastors and other leaders to plan a crusade that would help reach a parish that Eastern Louisiana Baptist Association leaders knew needed the Gospel.
He said, “It’s just been a great move of God, and it’s an area that was ripe for a harvest. We’re seeing pockets of revival across the nation and a great move of God among the younger generation. “
Nearly 50 people were trained to serve as crusade ushers, decision and follow-up counselors, and 500 people were recruited as prayer warriors.
The crusade featured several well-known sports starts and the Christian band Rush of Fools.
Organizers also held several events to pray, plan and reach the youth. Among those was a youth rally Feb. 19 at First Baptist Church, Denham Springs, attended by almost 700 students. By the end of the rally, 60 students came forward and professed their faith in Christ.