WHAT:
Somebody Loves You Crusades are contemporary, public evangelistic events that seek to present the Gospel of Christ to all walks of life. Driven by popular, cutting-edge music, the crusades feature a simplistic, yet relevant, message by Evangelist/Pastor Raul Ries. Crossing denominational and ethnic lines, and garnering support from area churches, the Crusades have attracted more than 340,000 people since their inception in 1993.

WHO:
Raul Ries is the featured speaker of the Crusades. He is Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs, a non-denominational church that draws more than 14,000 in attendance weekly, in Diamond Bar, California. Raul Ries’ half-hour radio broadcast, Somebody Loves You Radio, is heard daily nationwide. His riveting and dramatic life story is the subject of the feature film, Fury to Freedom (taken from the book of the same name).


WHY:
Gang violence, teen suicide, unwed pregnancy, racial tension, hate crimes and more are the components that make up the headlines in the nations top newspapers. In light of our nation’s present economic and moral conditions, it is important to remember that God is still in control and His message of hope is vital in averting national disaster.