Oklahoma Crusade

I'm currently in Cameron, Oklahoma, a small community in the very southeast corner of the state, serving in a city-wide outreach for the next three days. We've partnered with several great churches: Christian Life Cathedral in Bentonville, Arkansas; Life Church right outside of Kansas City, Missouri; and Harvest Time Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The purpose of the crusade is to wrap our arms around the youth of this community and bring a message of hope to those who are suffering from a lifetime of bad decisions.

The youth of Cameron, OK can be characterized by rampant drug use (primarily crystal meth.), unwanted pregnancy (one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in America), a poverty mentality, and a general feeling of hopelessness. The student ministries from the surrounding areas have converged to host a 3-day, carnival-like event with games, free food, bands, give-aways, and the life-changing message of the Gospel (that's what I get to do every night!).

Last night I spoke on the passion of our Savior and the responsibility we have to reflect that to the world around us. Hundreds of students and adults alike, gathered under a giant tent. It was cool--kind of like the old-time, gospel tent-meetings our parents and grandparents would talk about. Dozens of people responded to the call to receive Christ and completely surrender their lives to Him the very first night!

I believe we are beginning to see an uprising--a movement of the Spirit of God in this next generation--mentioned in Ezekiel 37, where a valley of dry bones is coming together to form a mighty army of God!!