What is happening:

Taste of Chicago Food Festival takes place in Grant Park, Chicago, and throughout the city and is estimated to take place from Wednesday, July 8 to Sunday, July 12.

Lord willing, SFOI will be there and is looking for 10-15 evangelists to join the team to preach the Gospel to the festival attendees and local citizens; minister to them in the moment and potentially refer them to a Bible teaching church or ministry for disciples.

The goal is to evangelize and minister to the festival attendees and local citizens at the Taste of Chicago Festival as they spend time in the area.

If you can't attend "Sponsor An Evangelist" (donate the fee) for someone to go in your stead: SAE.

Would you consider sponsoring the printing of tracts used at SFOI outreaches? Goto: Sponsor Tracts

Accommodation, Meals & Airport Pick-up:

Accommodations: Covenant Orthodox Presbyterian Church

Check In: Evening of Thursday, July 9

Check Out:  Sunday, July 12

Address: 9340 w147th St, Orland Park, IL 60462

Sleeping arrangements:

• Bring your own bedding. Bed sheets and towels will be provided.
• Bring your own air mattress or indicate if you would need a sleeping cot at $60 for the weekend - send an email to info@sfoi.org

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner, other meals on your own.

Airport Pickup: 

• Fly into Chicago Midway International Airport.
• Airport pick up might be available, and need to be arranged,
•  - send an email to info@sfoi.org to find out what the possibilities are.

Travel: Book Your Travel 

• New feature: book your flights; car rental, etc. via SFOI's partnership with Hotel Planner.
• You can also call: 888-973-5987 to check for unpublished airfare rates.
• Visit Hotel Planner on this link: https://sfoi.hotelplanner.com

Registration info:

Cost: $50 for the outreach + add $60 if you order a sleeping cot. Order when you pay for the outreach.

• Note: The full amount is payable regardless if you stay for a shorter period, as the property is booked and paid for in advance with the intention of full occupancy for the period it was booked.

Payment Deadline:  June 26, '26 (2 weeks before event)

Payment Link:  Taste of Chicago

Next steps - First time Registration: 

• If this is your first outreach event with SFOI, please read through the registration steps - click on the registration button below.
• Once you register and are approved you will receive further information including but not limited to an event waiver and payment information. You will also be asked to submit a bio and picture to be posted on the event pages.
  

Next steps - Returning Evangelists: 

• If you are a returning evangelist, click on the button below to register.
• Once you register and are approved you will receive further information including but not limited to an event waiver and payment information. You will also be asked to submit a bio and picture to be posted on the event pages.

Prayer:

Please pray daily for the Chicago Civil Magistrate based on 1 Timothy 2:1-7.

• Prayer is the foundation of the SFOI and praying for the Civil Magistrate has allowed the outreaches to operate smoothly over the years. So this is a must.
• Prayer time: SFOI has a weekly prayer time which is held Monday evenings at 7:00 PM EST. Click on the link to get details about the weekly prayer meeting:
• Prayer Call

Exhibitors:

Living Waters, Gospel of God Ministry, REF, George Whitefield Program, Banner of Truth, BardinMarsee Publishing (Waterproof Bible), To The End of the Earth, Until All Hear, Testimonies of God, GlobeWorks, -- purchase your Waterproof Bible through the SFOI store here.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):

If you have not previously participated in an SFOI outreach, and you have questions about how SFOI works, then visit these pages to help you understand the work of the ministry: 

• About SFOI
• SFOI Vision and Mission statements
• What to expect
• SFOI Distinctions
• The Gospel, the Goal and Expectations of SFOI 
• Why SFOI emphasizes open air preaching
• Other Frequently Asked Questions

Ministry Team