Eleven 22 Church’s record-breaking beach baptisms saw over 1,600 individuals publicly declare their faith.
Jacksonville, Florida, May 5th – Eleven 22 Church witnessed an extraordinary demonstration of faith today at Hanna Park Beach in Jacksonville, Florida as an astonishing 1,614 people publicly declared their faith by being baptized. Thousands more church members, family and friends joined in the celebration. This was nearly 500 more people than last year’s event, where 1,126 people were baptized, making it one of the largest beach baptisms in American history. Participants came from all over the United States, including many from local communities in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
“We are a movement for all people to discover and deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ,” said Pastor Joby Martin, founder and senior pastor of Eleven 22 Church. Celebrating over 1,600 people who have proclaimed him the Savior.” It couldn’t be any better. The Church is alive and well, the Spirit of God continues to move, and the gospel of Jesus Christ continues to transform lives as it has for thousands of years. ”
This gathering marked one of the most important days in the church’s 10-year history. A testament to the transforming power of Jesus Christ, these baptisms are evidence of a thriving culture of disciple-making at Eleven 22 Church. Please visit our website to learn more about baptisms on this historic beach. coe22.com or official Instagram page (below) instagram.com/coe22. Here you can see inspiring photos and videos of today’s christening celebration on the beach.
Church of 1122 remains steadfast in our commitment to glorify God by surrendering to Jesus, making disciples, and transforming our communities. Today’s events are a powerful reminder of the joy that comes from a community united by a common faith and a joy that only comes from God.
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joby martin He is the founder and lead pastor of Eleven 22 Church in Jacksonville, Florida. Since starting his church in 2012, he has led a movement for all people to discover and deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ. In addition to providing vision and leadership to Eleven 22 Church, Pastor Joby is an author and a national and international preacher and teacher.
