RIVERSIDE, CA (ANS) -- More than 1,000 churches and individuals across the U.S. have signed up to host Greg Laurie's Harvest America, live from Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Sunday, Aug. 26.

Greg Laurie

According to a news release, with the help of online streaming and satellite broadcast, Greg Laurie's Harvest Crusades ministry will bring this one night event to America's hometowns, free of charge and open to all people.

“Host sites from California to the Carolinas are gearing up for the event by enlisting and preparing volunteers, securing venues including auditoriums, parks and theaters, and planning corresponding community outreach events such as carnivals and family fun days,” said the release.

Several well-known participating churches include:

* Prestonwood Baptist Church - one of the largest churches in the U.S., located in Plano, Texas
* James McDonald's Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago
* Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale in Florida, led by Senior Pastor Bob Coy

Part of the crowd worshipping at a Harvest Crusade

Harvest America is a model for mass evangelism in the 21st century, in which an event is produced in one location, replicated and broadcast live to host sites across the U.S. Since crusades are held at local churches and venues, participants who accept Christ are already connected with a community for growth and encouragement, making this "crusade in a box" effective at nurturing and growing believers.

It's not too late to get involved. For more information or to register to become a host site visit www.HarvestAmerica.com.

About Harvest Crusades:

A ministry of California pastor Greg Laurie, Harvest Crusades holds annual stadium events designed to share the gospel in an environment that is contemporary and entertaining. Over the last 22 years, more than 4.4 million people have attended Harvest Crusades. This year, Harvest Crusades will be held in Anaheim Aug. 25-26 and in Los Angeles Sept. 8-9. Harvest America is Aug. 26 - the last night of the annual Anaheim event.

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