Bridgeport Gospel Crusade (Summer 2026)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crusade? The Bridgeport Gospel Crusade is a three-week effort designed to deliver the gospel to every home in Bridgeport. The crusade culminates in a five-night evangelistic tent meeting (combined with a daily afternoon youth program).
Who is the organizer? Northeast for Christ Ministries, a ministry of Gospel Baptist Church, Manchester, New Hampshire, under the direction of Evangelist John Barnes.
When is the crusade?
Door-to-door gospel outreach effort will be conducted July 27 - August 21, 2026.
A daily youth program and nightly tent meetings will be conducted August 17-21, 2026.
Where is the crusade? The youth program and nightly services will be conducted under a tent at 926 State Street in Bridgeport.
How may our church members participate?
Prior to the crusade, our members may participate by:
Helping to prepare John & Romans booklets (see Pastor Hammond);
Assisting with daily door-to-door canvassing.
Mondays - Saturdays, July 27 - August 21.
Teams will tentatively meet at LHBC at 9:00 AM daily.
During the crusade week, our members will have the opportunity to:
Attend the nightly services at 6:30 PM;
Sing in a choir during nightly services (commitment can be one or more nights):
The choir will be led by Pastor Tom Krampert of Heritage Baptist Church, Norwood, MA.
Plan to attend practice at 6:00 PM on the night(s) that you will participate;
Attire for choir members: See Pastor Hammond.
Transportation for services. See Pastor Hammond if you would like to ride the church van.
Whare are the outstanding needs?
Prepare packets for canvassing. (See pastoir Hammond)
Financial support (mark your giving "Bridgeport Crusade”);
Who are the crusade speakers? Pastor Chris DiGiacomo, Anthony Frazer (Friday night), Pastor Josh Jacquard, Pastor Tom Krampert, Evangelist Denton Bell.
Who should I contact with questions? Contact Pastor Hammond at 203-543-7456 or hammond.robert@gmail.com