Pastor Mark Francey Envisions the Biggest Baptism Day in U.S. History June 8

Three years ago, Pastor Mark Francey sensed God calling him to launch a mass baptism event in a state many had written off -- California -- in hopes of sparking a major spiritual movement. The pastor of Oceans Church in Orange County obeyed -- first by launching 2023's "Baptize SoCal," where more than 4,000 people were baptized at Pirate's Cove in Corona del Mar, Calif., and then with 2024's "Baptize California," which saw 6,000 baptized along Huntington Beach on a Saturday and another 6,000 in churches across the state on Sunday. This year's Baptize California at Huntington Beach culminated with 7,752 individuals immersed -- possibly marking the largest one-day baptism event in American history.