In 2007, RSA spearheaded its first major US festival, Salem RiverFest with Reid Saunders, which attracted an estimated 70,000 people to hear the Good News in Oregon’s capital city. Over one hundred local churches, businesses, and organizations joined with RSA in a united prayer and organizational effort to produce one of Salem’s largest events on record – and all for the glory of God!

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RSA Festivals

As a member of Luis Palau’s Next Generation Alliance (NGA), RSA has followed Luis Palau’s festival model. The festival model is a powerful, relevant means of communicating the Good News to an entire city in one weekend.

Festival Elements Include:

Great Music

Nationally known guest artists such as Jars of Clay, Salvador, Avalon, Big Daddy Weave, and more.

Good News

A concise message by Reid Saunders – a clear presentation of the Gospel and a call to commitment to Jesus Christ. Trained counselors on site to answer questions and lead people in their commitment of faith.

Area churches ready to follow up on decision-makers.

Expreme Sports

Professional skateboard, BMX, and/or freestyle motocross demonstrations draw large crowds to the extreme sports stage where athletes share testimonies and the Good News.

Children's Area

A “kid friendly” area featuring face-painting, balloons, games, and much more! A children’s program with special guests like Veggie Tales’ Bob and Larry would draws a crowd and a child evangelist presents the Gospel message multiple times each day.

Sports Zone

Sports zone stage features professional or well-known local athletes giving demonstrations and sharing testimonies. Booths for interactive games give kids and families a great way to interact.

Food Court

Great food adds to the fun & family-oriented environment and facilitates a longer stay for festival attendees who will hear the Good News at multiples venues.

Corporate Sponsors

Makes the event feel “normal” and safe and raises as much as 20 percent of the budget.

Major Advertising Campaign

Saturating the whole city / region with TV, radio, yard signs, billboards, etc., with a goal to open the secular media to the Gospel and make it easier for Christians to bring their non-churched friends to the event.

Free to the Public!

No offering or admission charge is taken at the event!