More than 1,150 Baptists from Venezuela and the United States shared the gospel roughly 10,000 times during a recent evangelism effort called Caracas Crusade 2008.
Jacobo García, director of missions and evangelism of the National Baptist Convention of Venezuela, said he felt "indescribable joy" in working at the event.
"God, in His grace, considered us a group that loves the faith [enough] to work in evangelism in the five zones that compose the capital region and to see several thousands of people coming to the feet of Christ," García said. "To Him we give the glory."
During the crusade, participants worked alongside Baptist churches within the five geographical zones of Caracas, with congregations hosting nightly services and teams of four doing door-to-door and other evangelism during the day. A team from Tennessee, for instance, held baseball clinics for children, while church members shared the gospel with their parents.
Steve Seaberry, director of Texas Partnerships with the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT), said the Caracas Crusade was the perfect way to start a long-term partnership between the BGCT and the Venezuela convention. Both groups are excited about the joint venture because Venezuelans are ready to receive the gospel, he said.
"The people are very open right now," Seaberry said. "Times are difficult economically, which makes people open spiritually. We are very excited about what the future holds."
García also said he realizes the importance of both conventions taking advantage of this opportunity.
"I believe with all my soul that God is giving us the honor of living in the best historic moment for presenting the gospel," García said. "We do not know for how long this great door will be open."
The Venezuelan convention is planning another evangelism event for April 24–27. It will work to start new Bible study groups and disciple those who accept Christ during the event. (ABP)
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