Jesus FestivalMovementAbout Jesus Festival Movement
Jesus Festival Movement exists to help local churches, ministries, and believers gather their city around Jesus—then keep walking together when the gathering is over.
The heart
From Hamilton, Ontario to Niagara and beyond, the movement is rooted in a simple conviction: Jesus is worthy of being lifted up in the heart of every city.
A Jesus Festival is more than a one-day moment. Worship, clear Gospel proclamation, prayer, baptisms, practical outreach, and church unity are designed to open a door. The ongoing work is local relationship, discipleship, and love that remains after the stage comes down.
Every city has its own story. That is why the approach begins with prayer, listening, humble local leadership, and partnership with churches already serving their neighbours.
Who is behind it
Jesus Festival Movement grew out of the ministry of Daniel and Katie Ziedins in Hamilton, Ontario. In 2014 they began Love on Hamilton — weekly street evangelism and practical care for the city's homeless community. That outreach grew into Love on The World, the Overflow gatherings, and the Jesus Festival in Hamilton. Today they serve with e3 Canada and I Am Second, equipping believers to share Jesus and helping establish multiplying churches.
Kingdom builder & evangelist
A husband, dad and evangelist from Hamilton who has been building things since he was twelve. Alongside the Jesus Festival he started Love on The World, Thy Kingdom Network and Seek First — all aimed at helping people encounter Jesus and live a life that counts.
danielziedins.comPhotographer, evangelist & mama
A wife, mama and photographer who runs Katie Nicolle Photography and is as at home praying with someone on the street as behind a camera. Her heart is evangelism, prayer, and helping others walk boldly in who God made them to be.
kd-ziedins.comTheir own story, updates and the full history of the ministry live at KD-Ziedins.com. If the Lord is stirring you to stand with them, read the invitation to partner.
Quick answers
Jesus Festival Movement is a Christ-centred movement that helps local churches, ministries, and believers gather their city around worship, clear Gospel proclamation, prayer, baptisms, outreach, and lasting discipleship.
Jesus Festival Movement began in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and the vision expanded into Niagara with a heart to serve cities and nations.
Each local expression is rooted in worship, the Gospel, prayer, baptisms, practical outreach, church unity, and clear next steps into local community and discipleship.
Jesus Festival Movement grew out of the ministry of Daniel and Katie Ziedins in Hamilton, Ontario, who began weekly street evangelism there in 2014 through Love on Hamilton. They serve with e3 Canada and I Am Second.
Start with prayer, gather a few humble and trusted local leaders, listen to your city, and contact the Jesus Festival Movement team for a conversation about the next faithful step.
Your city can begin small
A practical, prayerful starter guide for people carrying a burden for their city—before the first big meeting or public announcement.