The Church of Christ Crusade is built on the vision of one man who shared it with 12 men & they changed the world. The Church of Christ Crusade for Christ started in Chicago when a group of ministers convened to discuss various techniques that could consolidate and strengthen the efforts of the local congregations. Dr. Daniel Harrison was chosen to orchestrate and lead this movement. Thus, the Cru
sade for Christ was born. As Dr. Harrison embarked upon this endeavor, he soon realized that this effort would dominate his total being. To meet the impending challenges, he had to draw upon his professional training in organizational development and communication. These skills, along with the support and prayers of the Chicago ministers and their congregations, became his greatest assets. The Crusade’s basic philosophy is centered around holistic evangelism. The founders believed that if Christians, in the faith, nationwide, came together, many amazing things would materialize. They all worked tirelessly, as a spiritual army, to actualize this reality. In 1979, the onset of the dream came to fruition as 3,000+ Christians convened at the McCormick Place Convention Center on the scenic lakefront of Chicago, IL. The dynamic preaching of evangelist G.P. Holt caused many to reevaluate themselves and their institutionalized religion. Above all, 150 souls were added to the body of Christ. From coast to coast, the Crusade for Christ has produced some extraordinary results, evidenced by the success of past crusades in: Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; Orlando, FL; San Francisco, CA; New Orleans, LA; Detroit, MI; Los Angeles, CA; Atlanta, GA; Indianapolis, IN; Houston, TX, Chicago, IL, Birmingham, AL, Dallas, TX, Tampa, FL, Kansas City, MO, Washington, D.C., Montgomery, AL, and now in August 2015 in San Antonio, TX. In Los Angeles, the Crusade spearheaded a massive food drive, which resulted in them passing out spiritual and physical food to those in need. In addition, Dr. Jack Evans' impactful and life changing lessons were televised nationwide, generating hundreds of religious questions from viewers. The Crusade for Christ serves under the visionary and astute Eldership of the South Union Church of Christ in Houston, TX: Brothers Leonard Davis, Wilfred Dogan, John Ellis and Freddy Holland. The Crusade has been a phenomenal success. It epitomizes Ephesians 4:12 “…for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.” Through the electronic and print media, we possess the ability to “…go out into all the world and teach all nations…”
