More Than 2,500 Baptized at Florida Beach, Publicly Declare Faith in Christ

More Than 2,500 Baptized at Florida Beach, Publicly Declare Faith in Christ

A Florida church held a historic baptism event after thousands gathered along the Atlantic coast to witness 2,552 people publicly profess their faith through baptism. The Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville reported that more than 14,000 attendees filled Hanna Park during the weekend event.
  • Franklin Graham Draws More Than 30,000 Over Two Nights at Historic Belarus Outreach
    Evangelist Franklin Graham delivered Gospel messages to more than 30,000 people during a historic worship gathering in Belarus over the weekend, urging attendees to experience “a spiritual rebirth through Jesus Christ.” The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association announced that more than 15,000 people attended each night of the Festival of Hope held Saturday and Sunday at Chizhovka Arena in Minsk, the capital city of Belarus.
  • Fewer Members, More Engagement: SBC Reports Gains in Attendance and Small Groups Despite Decline
    Membership in the Southern Baptist Convention declined in 2025, even as key indicators such as worship attendance and baptisms showed continued growth, according to newly released data. A report published Tuesday by Lifeway Research analyzing Annual Church Profile statistics found that total SBC membership fell by more than 3% over the past year.

Iranian Christians See “Turning Point” as War Opens New Doors for Gospel Outreach

As conflict continues to unfold in Iran, a Christian leader says the crisis is not only bringing hardship but also creating unexpected opportunities for mission within the country’s underground Church. According to Todd Nettleton, vice president of Voice of the Martyrs USA, the difficult conditions have unexpectedly opened doors for ministry among believers who are navigating life amid instability.
  • Global Baptism Movement Expands Worldwide as Churches Prepare for ‘Baptize the World’ Event
    A large-scale baptism initiative is gaining global momentum after a California-based ministry that previously baptized thousands announced plans for an international gathering. The organization Baptize California, led by Pastor Mark Francey of the multi-campus Oceans Church in Orange County, revealed it will host a worldwide event titled “Baptize the World” on May 24.
  • Attorneys Allege Washington School Reprimanded Student for Sharing Gospel Tracts
    Attorneys representing a middle school student in Washington state say school officials improperly disciplined the girl for distributing Gospel tracts to classmates. According to the American Center for Law and Justice, which is representing the student, the incident took place on or about Feb. 18 at a public middle school in an unnamed district.
  • Jennie Allen Says Gen Z Revival Emerging as Students Confess Sin, Seek God on Campus
    Author and speaker Jennie Allen said she is witnessing signs of a spiritual awakening among Gen Z students, pointing to recent events at Southeastern University in Florida that she believes resemble the early stages of the 2023 Asbury revival. Allen said she had been visiting college campuses with the Unite ministry when she was invited to speak at Southeastern, where she did not anticipate the extended worship, repentance and spiritual response that followed.
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  • ‘Costco Pastor’ Says Gen Z Increasingly Seeking Meaning in Church, Not Culture

    A Florida pastor known for blending his Christian message with humorous references to Costco says the growing spiritual curiosity among young people reflects a deeper search for purpose, insisting that “there are no good answers outside the church.” Lucas Gomes recently appeared on “Fox & Friends” to discuss the surge in young adult participation.

  • 1,000 Attend UMHB Tent Revival as 80 Students Commit to Christ

    Around 1,000 students gathered for a multi-night revival at a Texas Christian university last week, with dozens responding by committing their lives to Christ, renewing their faith or sensing a call to ministry. The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, hosted its 27th annual three-night tent revival, a student-led event that combined worship music with preaching.

  • Franklin Graham Shares Gospel With More Than 89,500 at Esperanza Lima Evangelistic Festival

    Evangelist Franklin Graham proclaimed the Gospel to more than 89,500 people during the two-night Esperanza Lima evangelistic gathering in Peru over the weekend. Graham, the son of renowned evangelist Billy Graham, highlighted key moments from the outreach through several posts on social media following the event. The festival was expanded to two nights because of the overwhelmingly positive response from thousands of pastors.

  • Lima to Host ‘Esperanza’ Evangelistic Festival With Franklin Graham on March 7–8

    Lima, the Peruvian capital known as “the City of Kings,” is preparing to host an evangelistic message about the “true King” in a social and spiritual context marked by challenges and a need for hope. The event, organized by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and led by its president, Franklin Graham, is called Esperanza Lima and will take place March 7 and 8.

  • Christians Most Widely Distributed Faith Globally, U.S. Leads Largest Nations in Religious Diversity

    A new analysis from the Pew Research Center finds that Christianity remains the most geographically widespread faith in the world, while the United States stands out for its level of religious diversity among the globe’s most populous countries. Although the U.S. ranks 32nd worldwide on Pew’s Religious Diversity Index, it holds the top spot among the 10 most populous nations, each with at least 120 million residents.

  • Kentucky Baptist Youth Evangelism Summit Draws Record 1,337 Attendees

    A statewide youth outreach event hosted by the Kentucky Baptist Convention reached its highest attendance to date, drawing more than 1,300 participants — most of them teenagers — to a two-day gathering focused on evangelism and discipleship. The Youth Evangelism Summit, commonly known as YES!, took place Feb. 6–7 at Hillvue Heights Church in Bowling Green. Organizers reported 1,337 registered attendees.

  • “You Can’t Save Yourself”: Graham Preaches as Hundreds Commit to Christ in Argentina

    An evangelistic rally led by Franklin Graham drew large crowds to Ushuaia, Argentina — widely recognized as the world’s southernmost city — where hundreds made professions of faith during a two-day arena event organized in partnership with local congregations. The outreach, called Esperanza Ushuaia, was hosted by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and featured preaching, worship and a public invitation to follow Christ.

  • Episcopal Relief & Development Awarded $8M Grant to Combat Violence Against Women in Africa

    An Episcopal-affiliated humanitarian organization has secured an $8 million grant to expand its work combating violence against women and girls in remote African communities, aiming to reach 500,000 people through “proven approaches and interventions.” Episcopal Relief & Development announced that the four-year funding award comes from The Laura Ellen and Robert Muglia Family Foundation.
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