When street evangelist Monique Bailey set out to share the gospel in King’s Cross, she didn’t expect a police officer to stand in her way. She explains why the experience reminded her of the need for every Christian to bring light into dark places, no matter the consequences
When I gave my life to Christ in 2022, I was instantly filled with a fire to preach the gospel.
I couldn’t keep quiet about what Jesus had done for me. I joined an evangelism group called The Christian Busking Project, and through it, my love for street ministry and worship deepened. Within a year, my friend Beth and I had started Mad 4 Jesus Ministries.
I carry a daily burden for souls — people I know, this nation, and the world — who are perishing without Christ. Spending consistent time in God’s presence has kept the fire on my altar burning, and my intimacy with him fuels my passion to keep going.
What makes Mad 4 Jesus unique is that we don’t just preach — we worship, rap, and perform gospel reggae on the streets. The Lord has brought together a team of gifted, passionate individuals who love Jesus and have a heart for souls. We intentionally go to places where sin is openly celebrated to shine the light of Christ. One example was our outreach at Notting Hill Carnival in August 2024. We prayed for many, and some gave their lives to Christ. Since then, we’ve continued to go wherever the Lord leads.
Preaching the gospel is not optional — it’s a command
Earlier this month, we planned to go to Brixton, but I clearly felt the Lord redirect us to Kings Cross instead. Only my fiancé Leo and my mum Sandra could join me that day. When we arrived, we saw that a Celtic dance group was occupying our usual preaching spot, so we went around the back near the station.
We asked a security guard if we could set up behind the barriers. He confirmed we could, so we began with prayer, worship, and then I preached. When I handed the microphone to my mother to continue, a police officer approached and told us the area was private property and that we needed a permit. We explained that we had asked security, and they had told us it was fine — but we complied and stopped preaching.
Despite us stopping, the officer continued to criticise our presence, saying it was loud and wrong, and claimed no one was listening. She walked away, but soon became agitated again when she saw us still standing quietly near the barriers, waiting for Leo to finish speaking with a homeless man. She insisted we leave the area altogether.
When Leo returned, he calmly discussed the situation with her, and I asked if it was illegal to speak without a microphone. She said we weren’t allowed to preach there at all — amplified or not. A member of the public came over and challenged the officer, asking why we were being stopped for sharing the gospel. She again mentioned permits.
Later, a second officer arrived — a male officer who was much calmer. He kindly explained the situation and the legal restrictions. I felt prompted by the Holy Spirit to share my testimony with him, explaining how Jesus transformed my life. He genuinely listened and was open. I asked if I could pray for him, and he agreed. That moment was a divine appointment — a beautiful ending to what had started as a frustrating encounter.
This experience reminded me that the issue isn’t always the police — it’s the condition of people’s hearts. Every person has free will, and until people acknowledge their need for the saviour, real change in this nation (and the world) won’t come.
I want to encourage the Church in the UK to rise. The fields are ripe for harvest, but the labourers are few. God hasn’t given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). Preaching the gospel is not optional — it’s a command. We must rise up and be the army God has called us to be.
My prayer is that more believers would develop a deep burden for the lost and be stirred out of complacency.
There are souls waiting to hear the truth, but we must be willing to go. It doesn’t take perfection — just obedience, love, and faith.
We are Mad 4 Jesus — and we’re not ashamed of the gospel.
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