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Andrew Palau

global evangelist

For decades, Andrew Palau has proclaimed the Good News of Jesus Christ to millions around the world through festivals, digital media, and the written word.

He has been instrumental in developing the organization’s model for citywide evangelistic outreach, engaging every sector of society. Andrew has led hundreds of citywide campaigns across six continents, with notable festivals in Washington, DC; New York City, New York; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Manado, Indonesia; Cairo, Egypt; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Bogotá, Colombia; San José, Costa Rica; Kingston, Jamaica; Lilongwe, Malawi; Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire; and Manchester, England.

Passionate about raising up the next generation of evangelists, Andrew mentors and equips emerging evangelistic voices through a global network of thousands of evangelists. His weekly radio broadcasts and digital Gospel campaigns reach millions of people in nearly every country, extending the message of hope and salvation far beyond physical events.

Andrew is the author of multiple books, including The Secret Life of a Fool, the compelling retelling of his journey to faith in Christ, and What is Christmas?, a groundbreaking evangelistic book published in China in 2012. He is also a regular contributor to national publications, addressing issues of faith, and is a sought-after speaker at conferences and gatherings worldwide.

Andrew and his wife, Wendy, live in Portland, Oregon, near Palau’s world headquarters. They have three children, Christopher, Jonathan, and Sadie.