Famous for its music, art and beautiful scenery and with economic prosperity, austrians would appear to have everything the world can offer. Bout 'once you look behind the scenes, you find many of them trapped in problems,' says Stefan, one of our Austrian evangelists.
For the 6th year in 2002 OAC partnered with local churches and other missions to train Christians in effective open air evangelism. Over 100 team members were sent on Reach the City campaigns for 3 weeks this summer in austria, Poland, Slovakia and Romania. In Vienna alone, around 4000 people were reached in the city centre during five days of meetings. Many of the participants are now using their skills in evangelism back home.
In downtown Linz a man called Wolfgang listened to the gospel. He was invited to a Christian programme the nest evening. Again they talked with him, after which he expressed his desire to be involved in a Bible study group. Two days later at this study, Wolfgang put his trust in Christ as Saviour. He continues to grow in faith. This is only one story of many people that God reached in Linz.