Christians from multiple denominations to unite and pray at 'The Gathering' in Texas

Jardine Malado Saturday, September 17, 2016

Christian leaders from different denominations across the U.S. will be coming together at "The Gathering" next week to ask for God's forgiveness and seek spiritual guidance.

Thousands of believers are expected to attend the free event on Sept. 21 at Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas. The event will also be available for livestream viewing for those who register.

Pastor Tony Evans is the main organizer of The Gathering. | Screen capture/Youtube/Tony Evans

Pastor Tony Evans of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas will be speaking at the event together with Pastors Greg Laurie, Ronnie Floyd, James Robison, Bishop Harry Jackson, Anne Graham Lots, Dr. Tony Evans, Rev. Samuel Rodriguez and more.

In an interview with The Christian Post, Rodriguez explained why he is attending the event.

"We stand at the precipice of losing our religious liberties via the conduit of judicial activism and legislative initiatives that view our Judeo-Christian values system as a threat to advancing a morally relativistic worldview," he said. "Complacency is captivity, we must pray, preach and vote," he added.

The speakers will be leading the people in praying for issues concerning the nation, communities, family and personal life.

Rt. Rev. Ray R. Sutton, dean of the Province and Ecumenical Affairs of the Anglican Church in North America, will also be among the present leaders. He mentioned that he and Evans were longtime friends and they both have a desire to make disciples out of Christians.

"We have shared common concerns that the Great Commission needs not only to make converts, but disciples by 'teaching them all that Jesus commanded.' This means reaching families, and not just individuals," Sutton told The Christian Post.

"I hope the Christians who watch and participate will be called to the fullness of the disciple-making commitment of the Great Commission," he added.

The FAQ for the website states that the event will be free of political agenda. Additional speakers include the Benham Brothers, Max Lucado, Dr. Richard Land, Kay Arthur and Jonathan Falwell.