In the last 2 months, in 3 different states, there has been 3 stadiums filled with believers from local churches. All coming together to unify and agree to say “yes” to the great commission.
The Circuit Rider’s have partnered with The Send to host a these stadium gatherings to unify around the great commission, and to activate each believer. All together, 15,781 believers came together to ask Jesus how they could take part in bringing the gospel to every sphere of society.
During the event, one of the founder’s of the Send, Andy Byrd spoke about living a lifestyle of missions. While he preached, his message was backed with a loud clicking soundtrack. As he spoke, the soundtrack rung through the stadium curiosity built with each click. Finally, Andy Byrd explained that the clicking represented people dying without hearing the gospel. It is true that every minute 105 people die without hearing the gospel.
The reality of this statistic struck hearts all across the arena, a young boy was so gripped by the need of the unreached nations that whole arena could hear his cry. Andy then asked those who felt called to reach the unreached nations would come to the front to declare their “yes.” This young boy, in response to Andy’s call, crawled to the front of the stadium, with tears still running down his face gripped with the need for the gospel to forth.
When I hear stories like this one, I am reminded of how God captivates hearts. It can be easy to wonder if corporate gatherings actually bring about change that lead to life altering decisions. But then I remember when I was “cultural” christian was unaffected by the lost surrounding me. And then, I remember how one night God revealed his love to me that left me filled with passion to show his love to the lost. From an outside perspective it may have appeared to be another worship gathering, singing the same songs, and preaching the same message, but to me it was so much more than that, it was the moment that God met me and captivated my heart for him.
I am convinced that this is the story of many who attended “The Send” in these three cities.
Standing in Grand Rapids just one month ago in arena that I have driven by countless times without a second thought, I marveled with wonder of what was taking place in the hearts of the 5,000+ surrounding me. As many found themselves, I found myself on my knees out of reverence for Jesus and how persistent his love is. It has no ends, and it is the very solution to every longing heart.
And as I was there in Van Andel Arena, looking around at my generation and the generations above & below me, I was filled with expectant hope and faith for how God is going to reveal himself in this hour!
God is MOVING, but that seemingly is the best way to describe what we are seeing in these stadiums. We can see that God is transforming hearts and forming a willingness to surrender personal ambitions for the sake of the gospel, Here is the recap videos of each stadium gathering that happened in the last three months in Reading, PA & Grand Rapids, MI & Boston, MA. Testimonies & Recap videos below!!
Between the 3 stadium gatherings in the last two months that totals to:
2,201 committed to reaching the Nations
2,325 committed to engaging the Foster Care Crisis and caring for Vulnerable Children
2,980 committed to reaching their high school & universities
3,468 committed to reaching their local communities & neighborhoods
Here a few personal testimonies from The Send Grand Rapids!
ADRIANA AGE 30
I was rescued from trafficking a year ago, I didn’t know who Jesus was or how he could love me and heal me from my shame and my past. Tonight I came with so much desperation to feel the love of the lord and for healing, when Kari Jobes prayed over the woman God told me I was worthy that my past doesn’t define me, that I am his Daughter. I felt so much love from him, real love that I never felt anywhere else, God transformed me And if he can do that, He can save and heal anyone.
ALEX AGE 15
I’m currently in a season where I’m figuring out my calling and what God wants me to do. This expe- rience had led me to officially start a Bible study and Prayer group at my high school, and I am going to be evangelizing to those at my school and recruiting disciples for Jesus and His Great Commission!
DANIEL AGE 21
I have been a believer for about 13 yrs and have been to a few Christian music concerts and events but this was very different. I have not felt the peace of the spirit like that in I don’t know how long. I could have stayed there all night. His love is after us and that night it was poured out like an everlasting fountain. 4 days later and Im still in awe of what took place in grand rapids that night.
JANESSA AGE 38
For a few weeks before The Send event I was going to the chiropractor multiple times a week because of back pain between my shoulders especially my right side. While we prayed for healing at the end I put my hand on the right side of my chest on the side that was hurting and I felt my rib move under my hand! I know it was back in place and I could take a deep breath without feeling pain! My chiropractor was pumped about my healing and I’ve gone back to lifting weights at the gym with no problems!!!!
MADISON AGE 20
when we prayed for healing of depression and anxiety I had a bunch of people lay hands on me and after they were done praying I found myself with a sound mind for the first time in 2 years after my parents separated. For once i could think straight and hear clearly and not feel over- whelmed by the weight of everything
DANI AGE 22
We actually had met a 14 years old orphan from Colombia a month ago and learned that he was about to age out of foster care soon. We had been praying for God to speak boldly to us re- garding whether we were the ones who should adopt him, because we were struggling making a decision based on fears. Last night at The Send, God con- firmed that we were the ones who would be His family!
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All these stories made possible through your generosity, and not only their lives but those that will be impacted by their “yes” to the great commission and the gospel going forth!