Rock the River

WHAT IS ROCK THE RIVER?

Rock the River Tour (RTR), an eight-month training and evangelism ministry, is part of bold mission to reach youth across Canada. Today's young people are searching for hope in everything but Jesus Christ.

This ministry invests in a community by working through partner churches to help Christians strengthen their faith and share it with friends and family. Then, community action projects reach out to the surrounding community through practical service opportunities.

All of this is focused toward a series of high-energy outdoor evangelistic concerts featuring some of today's hottest Christian bands and multiple presentations of the Gospel by Franklin Graham. Young Christians can invite their friends, neighbors, and family to hear the message of Jesus Christ in a way that appeals to them.

After the tour has left, the ministry leaves a legacy of churches working together in unity, and fresh strength, hope, and encouragement to those churches. New believers are discipled by the local churches and the spiritual temperature of the city has changed for the better.

Testimonies

RHYS

"I was a teeter-totter that tipped over today. I like knowing that Jesus can watch over you."

Rhys was invited by a Christian friend to Rock the River in Fraser Valley, BC. They knew each other through a high school jazz band. Eventually, Rhys joined his friend's church youth band. Then, at Rock the River, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior after hearing Franklin Graham's message of hope.

BECKY

"This what we're supposed to be doing, telling others about Jesus."

In 2006, at Franklin Graham's Central Canada Festival in Winnipeg, Becky accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior. Five years later, she volunteered as a Rock the River Winnipeg counselor to help bring others to faith in Christ.

MELISSA

"I've known for a long time that I needed to change my life."

After a string of failed relationships, Melissa found herself a single mother on welfare. Then she attended Rock the River in Calgary. Franklin Graham's message about the Prodigal Son hit home and she went forward, crying, and committed her life to Jesus Christ.

Locations

With our blessing and support, Ottawa church leaders are organizing Rock the River Ottawa "phase two", an outreach for youth and families. This all-day ministry, which will present the forgiveness found through the cross of Jesus Christ, will take place:

September 28 at Britannia Park (the same locale as last year's Rock the River event, which was organized by BGEAC and Ottawa-Gatineau churches)

A family concert will take place in the morning, with a volleyball tournament in the afternoon, and a youth concert in the evening. For more information, including how to serve as a volunteer or counselor, please email info@RockTheRiverOttawa.com, phone 613.292.5207 or visit www.RockTheRiverOttawa.com

Past Locations

2010: Fraser Valley, BC

2010: Calgary, AB

2010: Edmonton, AB

2011: Winnipeg, MB

2012: Ottawa, ON