Street evangelism works in East Asian megacity

By Myriah Snyder - Posted at Baptist Press:

Published December 20, 2023

Street evangelism just doesn’t work here.

That’s what Markus Feirer was told by members of the church he was training in evangelism. The International Mission Board missionary didn’t believe the church members were right.

Walking up and down the streets of the East Asian megacity, people were everywhere, yet they were so disconnected. Looking down at their phones while they boarded buses and metros. AirPods in ear as they crossed the street. No one stopping — all laser focused on reaching their next destination.

But there is a special space where the hustle and bustle of city life ceases – the parks.

Ponds, playgrounds and walking paths welcome people to slow down. Turtles and ducks coexist in their natural habitats. Trees shield the serenity of the park from tall buildings lining the background.

It’s an oasis, and there, away from the stresses of life for just a moment, sometimes people are more open for a stranger, with a welcoming smile and a Gospel tract, to start a conversation about what they believe and why.

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