When Houstonist hears about an upcoming festival we typically think of sweaty strolls to downtown, meat on a stick and sword fights by knights in homemade armor. CityFest Houston, adds a new wrinkle to the mix when it brings "festival envangelism" to Eleanor Tinsley Park on Saturday & Sunday.
Festival evangelism aims to spread the Gospel to the non-church crowd by attracting them with a mash up of music, extreme sports and bible study. Festival Organizer, Luis Palau, a Portland, Oregon-based minister, credits his sons with the innovative approach to preaching. Looks like the kids were on to something; Palau claims 4.5 million festival attendees since switching to the new approach in 1999.
Houston's line-up features Wynonna Judd & Michelle Williams (from Destiny's Child) headlining the event alongside hometown sports figures like David Carr and Luke Scott.
Ready to get your church on? Sweet. Here's the detes:
CityFest Houston
Eleanor Tinsley Park
Saturday, October 7th, & Sunday, October 8th
Gates Open at Noon
Free Admission
http://www.cityfesthouston.org
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Photo: flickr user laanba
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