Arrested for Preaching, He Led a Person to Christ: “Any Chain Is Worth It”

 

Three street preachers — John Thomas, Ollie Sabatelli, and Jesse Samuel Ngoma — were arrested by police in Brighton, England, accused of disturbing public order while proclaiming the Gospel.

During the operation, officers confiscated sound equipment and banned Ollie from preaching for 48 hours, while the others received a notice prohibiting them from returning to the area for one day.

John recounted that he was handcuffed while preaching and that police mocked him, claiming that “no one was going to listen” to his message. Jesse was chased and banned from returning, despite not causing any disruption, according to testimony shared on social media.

Ironically, on the same street there were bars playing loud music without any police intervention. Jesse took the opportunity to share with the officers: “Jesus died for you. On earth you can judge us, but there is a higher judge, His name is Jesus.”

The three preachers were released shortly after, and John thanked God for His protection and for what happened after the incident: “Persecution revealed the purpose,” he declared.

The man who filmed the police action witnessed everything and, moved by the testimony and perseverance of the evangelists, decided to give his life to Christ and requested baptism the very next day.

John testified: “The enemy tried to silence the Gospel, but God turned that situation into a testimony. Persecution became the seed for baptism in water. One soul is worth any chain.”

The incident has sparked support on social media from British Christians and believers from other nations, who highlight the courage and faith of the evangelists in the face of adversity and legal injustices aimed at restricting the public proclamation of faith.

The preachers emphasize that they are not seeking confrontation but rather to share hope and salvation in public spaces, and they vow to continue preaching, trusting that God opens hearts even in times of opposition.

This testimony reflects the reality of many believers in Europe who face restrictions, yet see God working powerfully in the midst of difficulties, drawing people to Jesus through courage and faithfulness.

Persecution confirms that the Word never returns void, and that every act of evangelism, even under pressure, can transform lives and glorify God.