In this episode, David M. Gustafson discusses with Matt Kearney his work with Street Chaplains and Courtside Ministries in Lake County, Illinois, north of Chicago. Matt ministry of evangelism is holistic, focusing on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of people.  Street Chaplains are trained to attend to human needs that includes the need of forgiveness and freedom found in the gospel of Jesus Christ. His ministry has responded to several crises such as the Highland Park shooting on July 4, 2022.

Matt Kearney is a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University with a B.A. in Communication and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School with an M.A. in Intercultural Studies. He has been sharing the Gospel in the Chicago area and around the world for about 16 years. He serves as the lead evangelist for Street Chaplains, a ministry of On The Go Ministries. Matt loves collaboration with other churches and non-profits, and has especially enjoyed a fruitful partnership with Courtside Ministries for 9 years.