Fifty Years of Open-Air Preaching: Everything I've Learned

by Ray Comfort

In the midst of a godless culture, Paul did what was necessary to reach the masses with the message of everlasting he reasoned about Jesus “in the marketplace daily with those who happened to be there” (Acts 17:17) and he found a hill to preach on.

We too are living in the midst of a godless society, and those in the streets desperately need to hear God’s Word. If we are serious about reaching this dying world, let us emulate Jesus and the apostles and preach where sinners gather. In thirty minutes, a good open-air preacher can reach more unsaved people than the average church does in a year.

If you’re ready for something more exhilarating than skydiving, arguably more scary, and infinitely more productive, try peaching the gospel in public.

For more than fifty years Ray Comfort has preached the gospel in the open air and witnessed one-to-one to thousands. During those years he has learned certain biblical principles that make reaching the lost so much easier.

176 pages, Paperback

Published September 1, 2024

About the author

Ray is the Founder and CEO of Living Waters and the best–selling author of more than 80 books, including, Hell's Best Kept Secret, Scientific Facts in the Bible, and The Evidence Bible. He co–hosts (with actor Kirk Cameron) the award–winning television program "The Way of the Master," seen in 200 countries. He is also the Executive Producer on the movies "Audacity," "180," "Evolution vs. God," and others, which have been seen by millions. He and his wife, Sue, live in Bellflower, California, where they have three grown children.

Reviews

[Robert Luff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful and motivating. Fill of tips for preaching the Gospel in public places to people who don't want to hear it.

Biggest takeaway: Hecklers are your best means to draw a crowd. Don't fear them; engage them lovingly.

I especially liked the chapters on how to engage the different types of hecklers and followers of other religions.