The Impact and Legacy of the Games for the French Christian Community

The 2024 Games in Paris were much more than a mere sporting event. For the French Christian community, they marked a period of unprecedented collaboration, intense prayer, and diverse actions that will leave a lasting legacy.

Unprecedented Collaboration

One of the most remarkable aspects of these Games was the collaboration between different Christian associations and churches that joined forces to share the Gospel with visitors from around the world. This inter-associative cooperation maximized the impact of evangelistic efforts by organizing events such as worship concerts, street performances, art exhibitions, and itinerant camps.

Worldwide Prayer for France

Alongside on-the-ground actions, prayer played a central role. Christians worldwide prayed for France, asking God to touch hearts and bring lasting spiritual transformation. This wave of international prayers not only supported local efforts but also strengthened the sense of unity and solidarity within the global Christian community.

Diversity of Actions Undertaken

The Games provided an opportunity to deploy a variety of actions to touch hearts and minds:

  • Cultural and Artistic Events: Exhibitions organized by La Baptisse and Agape Hub, Chapelle de Nesle, Majestart, and others showcased inspiring works that deeply touched visitors, demonstrating how faith and creativity can intersect.
  • Street Evangelism : Local churches (Télégraphe, Porteurs d’espoir, Baptiste Avenue du Maine, Elim, Église de Dieu, Avenue de Lille, Jardin de Reuilly, Église Protestante évangéliste de la Défense, Assemblée de Dieu Paris Métropole, and others), church unions like A.E.C.M. France, A.D.D. Ile de France, and groups like Youth with a Mission, Operation Mobilization, Vilodec, Friday Outreach, I.M.B. Awakening Europe, E.P.I, and others roamed the streets of Paris and other cities, organizing dance and theater performances, engaging in spontaneous conversations with passersby, and distributing brochures, bracelets, Gospels, and New Testaments.
  • Concerts and Worship: The Paris Praise Festival was a highlight, gathering over 300 people for an evening of worship and adoration, uniting hearts and voices in a joyful celebration of faith.
  • Sports and Recreational Activities: Initiatives such as volleyball and football tournaments, festivals, and more helped build connections with the local community and visitors, demonstrating God’s love through sports and relationships.

A Lasting Legacy

This momentum of collaboration and prayer will not end with the Games. The legacy of these efforts is a strengthened network of churches and associations ready to continue their mission together. The relationships established and the methods developed during this period will serve as a foundation for future initiatives.

Parasports: An Opportunity for Continued Service

As the Games conclude, there are still the Parasports to serve and impact the community. This is a valuable missionary avenue to serve people with disabilities and demonstrate God’s love through concrete actions. The Parasports offer a new opportunity for collaboration and engagement, showing that the Gospel is for everyone, regardless of physical or mental challenges.

An Invitation to Be Part of This Legacy

We invite everyone to join this spiritual and community legacy. Whether you are a member of a church, an association, or simply an individual desiring to see France transformed by God’s love, there is a place for you. Engage in prayer, participate in local events, and use your gifts to touch hearts around you. Together, we can continue to build on the foundations laid during the Games and see a France renewed by faith and love in Christ.
Join us in this mission and become an integral part of a legacy that will endure well beyond the Games.