On May 3, more than 7,700 people made a bold public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ along the shores of Huntington Beach. The massive baptism event, organized by Baptize California—soon to become Baptize America—brought together around 30,000 people and over 500 churches to worship and witness God’s transforming power.
This wasn’t just a gathering. It was a preview of what’s to come.
On June 8, Pentecost Sunday, Baptize America is planning what they believe could be “the largest day of water baptism in world history.” Hundreds of churches across the nation will take part in fulfilling the Great Commission.
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For Pastor Mark Francey of Oceans Church in Orange County, the vision is clear: “God is not done with America, and we are convinced if we can unite the church and turn fully back to Jesus, He will heal our land.”
That healing is happening, one soul at a time.
Francey recalled what he witnessed on May 3: “I saw homeless people…people in wheelchairs that [got] pushed to the sand…old, young, all different ethnicities, all different political persuasions. It was a beautiful thing to see what Jesus did at the beach the other day.”
It’s no coincidence that this national moment of revival is planned for Pentecost Sunday—a day that marks the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, a time of God’s goodness, grace, love and mercy. Pentecost isn’t just a historical moment; it’s a living promise that God still moves, heals and saves.
Since launching two years ago, Baptize SoCal has already baptized nearly 24,000 people. “The main reason why we did this event in California a month early,” said Francey, “is so that all of the momentum from people getting excited about what God’s doing in California would actually transfer into local churches…all over America.”
That momentum isn’t just staying on the West Coast. Baptize America’s website boldly declares: “If God can do it in California, He can do it in any state. And if He can do it in America, He can do it in any other nation in the world.”
The spark of revival is also lighting up college campuses.
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Unite US, which began as Unite Auburn in 2023, has seen gospel-sharing events and mass baptisms sweep across schools like Tennessee and Texas A&M.
“I believe that America is set for the greatest revival our nation has ever seen,” said Unite US founder Tonya Prewett. “I believe it’s starting with college students, and the hunger and the fire that we’re seeing…is just taking off. It’s a movement.”
This Pentecost, churches from more than 100 denominations will join hands, hearts and waters in unity. As Baptize America puts it, the time is now—because God is still pouring out His Spirit, and America is choosing Him.
James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.
