During the OPC General Assembly, a number of men witnessed at a pride parade. After the event, I received several inquiries for more information on how to go about this type of evangelism. Rather than write to each separately, hopefully the following is a helpful resource.
The Issue
When I wrote about the sin of Pride in 2023, I referenced a 2021 Gallup poll showing more than 18 million Americans identified with LGBTQ+ lifestyle sins. In just four years the promotion, popularity, and pursuit of these sins (especially among Generation Z) has soared. A 2025 Gallup poll found that 31 million people, representing nearly 10% of the population of the United States, now identify themselves as LGBTQ+. The 72% increase in just four years paints a grim picture of souls in the United States.
The Need
While these numbers are shocking they present another call to action. God’s people must go to the world with the gospel and call sinners to repentance. “And the Lord said unto the servant, ‘go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. For I say unto you, that none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper” (Luke 14:23-24).
Ministers, elders, and laymen from Bible believing churches are going out to the streets to meet those lost in darkness with the gospel of God concerning Jesus Christ His Son. You can read more of what that evangelism is like here. An approach for witnessing follows.
The Method
The Message: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief” (1 Timothy 1:15). The message we proclaim is the gospel. Know the gospel and many verses that present the gospel in a summary form. Deliverance from sin and the judgment is promised through the gospel, therefore warn of the judgment. The gospel is a person, therefore preach Christ. The gospel calls all to repentance of sin and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, therefore proclaim Christ to all. This may be the only time the people you meet will hear the gospel. Tell the gospel to them simply, truthfully, and without apology.
The Manner: Proclaim Christ boldly. Proclaim Christ truthfully. Proclaim the power of God in Christ. Pursue the heart of the hearer. Apply Scripture to what you see.
When you see churches marching for pride they will not have a Bible or the gospel. Point people’s attention to that. Galatians 6:14 may be appropriate to proclaim at that time.
You will be accused of hatred, politics, and all other kinds of folly. Make it clear that the love for God and your neighbor compels you to make Christ known to them. Provide tracts to as many as will receive them. You can find pamphlet tracts here.
The Means: The Word and the Spirit. Bring a printed Bible. Proclaim Christ from the Bible. Pray for the Spirit to apply the Word to those that hear. The Word and Prayer are the means God gives you in places like this. Go with both. Use both while you witness.
DO NOT BRING: Physical weapons of any kind. No knives, firearms, or anything of the sort. If this is an issue for you or anyone in your group, do not go. We wrestle not against flesh and blood but against spiritual wickedness in high places (Ephesians 6:12). Bible, bottled water, phone, tracts, and signs are sufficient.
Pray with people. You may be surprised how many people at a pride parade will let you pray with them. After a conversation ask if you can pray for the person. At that point you may even get their name and you can pray for them by name. Ask God to save the individual from hell and judgment and lead them to repentance, faith, and salvation in Jesus Christ.
The Men: Generally the men witnessing should not be novices in the faith nor should they be without accountability. Men should be members of Bible believing churches and accountable through their churches for their actions. Novices in the faith may struggle to give answers to the various questions that people raise. They may also struggle to resist the temptations the devil hurls.
Go in groups. The more men the better. Not only can you cover more ground but high numbers of men will aid the Psalm and hymn singing.
The Singing
Do not underestimate the impact of singing Psalms and hymns. You can sing before, during, and/or after the parade. 20 men can be heard at a great distance. 120 men can be heard at an even greater distance. Apps like the Trinity Psalter Hymnal app can provide men with easy access to the same music and stanzas without needing paper printouts.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions: [email protected]
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