More than 100 Christians from across Europe and beyond will hit Cardiff this summer with the message of the gospel and local outreach events across the inner city areas.

Following the huge success of Reach the City Bristol over the last two years, Open Air Campaigners (OAC) is teaming up with OM Lifehope in the hope of reaping the same success with this year's Reach the City Cardiff.

The major outreach is part of the year of interdenominational mission, Hope08, and will start with prayer and praise on Caerphilly Mountain overlooking Cardiff 29 June.

Experienced evangelists will lead daily training sessions before teams of Christians spread out to more than 20 churches across the denominations for outreach in their local communities.

Dave Glover, OAC National Director said, "What excites me most about this venture, apart from the fact that two highly respected organisations like OAC and OM are coming together in this way, is the fact that we are engaging with local churches on their own
patches. We are there to assist local believers in making an impact where they live."

The kind of outreach that the teams will undertake is being left to the churches to decide so that their work will best match the local context.

"It's a different approach because churches are planning their own events. We are here to serve them," continued Mr Glover. "People in Wales are very enthusiastic as this helps them respond to Hope 08, enabling them to do something evangelistic locally.

"Reach the City Cardiff also gives participating Christians the opportunity to work alongside experienced evangelists and learn invaluable communication skills that will serve them well in years to come."

The evangelists will have the opportunity to receive training in sharing personal faith and creative approaches to mission such as sketchboard illustration and children's ministry.

Special events planned for the week of outreach include open air meetings, barbeques, concerts, golf days and coffee mornings for all ages.

The week of evangelism ends 6 July.