Central Florida Revival Draws 5,000 Students, 1,600 Decisions for Christ at UCF Worship Event

ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 15, 2026) — A powerful Christian revival at the University of Central Florida (UCF) brought more than 5,000 students together to worship Jesus Christ, resulting in approximately 1,600 decisions to follow Him and numerous baptisms, according to multiple authoritative Christian news outlets reporting on the event.

The large-scale gathering, part of the UniteUS campus movement, took place at the Addition Financial Arena and has become afocal point in the ongoing revival in America narrative, drawing students from diverse backgrounds to publicly declare their faith.

Revival in America: A Youth-Led Spiritual Movement

According to reporting by Crosswalk.com, more than 5,000 students gathered at UCF for the UniteUS worship event — a testament to the significant momentum of this campus spiritual movement.

CBN News similarly reports that 1,600 students made decisions to “go all in with Jesus” and that hundreds were baptized during the evening’s worship.

Key Highlights of the UCF Worship Night

• 5,000+  students worshiped Jesus together at the UCF Addition Financial     Arena.
• 1,600  students made decisions for Christ during the event.
• Hundreds of baptisms were reported, including some spontaneous public baptisms.    
• The gathering was part of the UniteUS college revival movement now active across multiple U.S. campuses.

Organizers, including UniteUS founder Tonya Prewett, described the event as a continuation of a sweeping move of God among college students, building on momentum from gatherings at Auburn University, NC State, South Florida, and other campuses.

Voices from the Front Lines of Revival

Participants at UCF described the experience as life-changing.

One ministry source shared with CBN News that the sheer number of students worshiping together “lifted the name of Jesus” in powerful unity.

From Crosswalk reporting:

“God is moving in a powerful way on college campuses, and we know He’s not done yet!” organizers shared on social media.

Crosswalk also reported that student-athletes helped invite peers, with UCF football and baseball players encouraging classmates to join in praise and worship.

The Spiritual Implications for America

In a broader cultural moment where young adults are increasingly seeking meaning, these gatherings reflect a surge of spiritual hunger among Gen Z. Independent sources note similar large-scale responses at campuses nationwide, indicating a trend rather than an isolated event.

Scripture Reflection

From a Christian perspective, events like UCF’s worship night mirror the early Church’s momentum in Acts 2:41:

“Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.” (Acts 2:41, NIV)

While not the same historical event, many believers interpret this campus move of God as a modern echo of the Spirit drawing hearts to Himself.

The Future of This Awakening

UniteUS leadership says the UCF gathering is just one stop in a nationwide outreach. Organizers plan continued engagement with new believers and connecting them to local churches and discipleship groups.

Whether this movement represents a sustained spiritual awakening will unfold, but the response at UCF has already become one of the most significant revival-style campus events reported in recent years.

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