An outpouring of faith has been witnessed during a significant spiritual gathering in Southern California, where thousands of people have been baptized.

Heartfelt testimonies, motivational speeches, and a feeling of camaraderie characterized the event, which attracted attendees from all across the region. Days of prayer, worship, and introspection culminated in the baptism ritual.

By openly expressing their beliefs, participants demonstrated their dedication to their spiritual path.

Men and women, young and old, lined up to publicly announce their faith in portable baptistries and the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean during the all-day celebration, which lasted until the evening. Among the featured vocalists were Cody Carnes and Kari Jobe, a husband-wife duo, and Bethel Music.

“You were part of the largest water baptism in American history,” the crowd was informed by Pastor Mark Francey of Oceans Church, the campaign’s host. “Who thinks that God could do it in the other states of America.”

“We now baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit,” Francey remarked as the woman stepped into the sea. “We pray that you would rise up out of these waters with a new nature and a new life.”