Thousands of churches nationwide have been mobilizing what organizers expect to be the largest evangelistic event in U.S. history. On Sunday, June 10, Pastor Greg Laurie will spearhead the Harvest America live event at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas — home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.
A diverse Dallas-area coalition is building on the success of a similar 2016 event. “Two years ago, when we went to AT&T Stadium, 215,000 people were watching this event live at host sites around the United States,” says Laurie to The Stream. “Add that to the already 82,000 participating live at the stadium, it made Harvest America 2016 the largest one-day live evangelistic event in American history.”
Several popular bands will perform at the event, notably Switchfoot, who have been on hiatus since last December. Worship artists Chris Tomlin and Phil Wickham will lead those gathered in songs of praise, while rapper Trip Lee and songwriter David Crowder will also be featured during the program.
A popular author who pastors a California megachurch, the evangelist has preached to over six million people since Harvest events began in 1990. Notably, Harvest America will mark the first stadium evangelistic event in the U.S. since Billy Graham died on February 21. In an interview, Laurie shares why stadium gatherings still matter and why unity among Christians is essential.
Greg Laurie: Our objective is clear, and that is to reach as many people on one day as we possibly can. The mission statement of Harvest America is one day, one church, one message. On one day, which is June 10, we will gather as one church.
Tell a friend about this event. Mention the music artists we have coming, from award-winning rock band Switchfoot to America’s worship leader Chris Tomlin. Invite them to participate. If you’re within 100 miles of Dallas, bring them to AT&T Stadium. If you’re not, have them come to a host site — perhaps at your church or home. Invite people over and watch the event live as it’s happening.
As the Gospel is going out at the stadium, it will be going out to them as well. Then you get to do the follow-up.