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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Feb. 18, 2026)—A Florida university campus became the site of extended worship and spontaneous baptisms this week after what began as a scheduled gathering continued for hours — a development many observers say mirrors patterns seen during the 2023 Asbury University revival.
According to CBN News, hundreds of students remained after the event concluded, responding to altar calls and requesting baptism. Participants described a profound spiritual atmosphere that kept students from leaving.
What Happened on the Florida Campus
CBN News reported that the worship service extended well beyond its planned timeframe as students voluntarily continued in prayer, singing, repentance, and public testimony.
Students reportedly came forward for baptism during the gathering. CBN described the scene as a “Holy Spirit outpouring,” with many expressing renewed commitment to Christ.
One participant told CBN News:
“It was just the presence of God in the room. Nobody wanted to leave.” — Student participant, via CBN News
Key Reported Details (CBN News)
- Hundreds attended the scheduled campus worship service
- Worship extended for hours beyond its official end time
- Spontaneous baptisms occurred
- Students shared public testimonies of repentance and faith
Precise total attendance numbers beyond “hundreds” were not confirmed in initial reporting.
Parallels to the Asbury Revival
The Florida gathering invites comparison to the Asbury University revival that began in February 2023 in Wilmore, Kentucky. That movement started during a routine chapel service and continued for more than two weeks, drawing tens of thousands of visitors from across the nation and internationally.
Like Asbury, the Florida campus event reportedly featured:
- Student-led continuation of worship
- Extended hours beyond scheduled programming
- Emphasis on repentance and humility
- Public professions of faith and baptisms
According to reporting from national Christian outlets during Asbury’s 2023 revival, students at Asbury similarly described a tangible sense of God’s presence and a reluctance to leave the chapel.
While the scale differs — Asbury drew national and global attention — the structural pattern is comparable: ordinary campus programming unexpectedly transitions into sustained worship driven by student response.
Revival in America: A Campus Pattern?
Recent years have seen increased reports of revival in America emerging from college campuses. Following Asbury, several universities experienced extended prayer gatherings, mass baptisms, and public testimony events.
The Florida event fits within that broader trend of Christian revival news, particularly among Generation Z.
Secondary reporting from outlets such as Faithwire and the Christian Post has highlighted the student-driven nature of these gatherings nationwide. Notably, in many cases administrators did not orchestrate the continuation — students simply remained.
This bottom-up dynamic is one of the strongest parallels to Asbury.
However, differences remain:
- Asbury lasted over two weeks
- National media attention amplified attendance
- Formal theological oversight was publicly documented
At the Florida campus, the long-term trajectory remains unknown.
Testing and Praying for Fruit
Scripture provides both encouragement and caution in moments described as revival.
The prophet Habakkuk prayed, “Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds… renew them in our day” (Habakkuk 3:2). From a Christian perspective, events marked by repentance and baptism may reflect the Spirit’s convicting work.
Yet Scripture also commands discernment. True revival produces enduring fruit — obedience, holiness, and transformed lives (John 15:8).
The Asbury revival ultimately led to strengthened discipleship initiatives and national prayer movements. Whether the Florida campus gathering follows a similar trajectory will depend on pastoral care, doctrinal fidelity, and sustained hunger for God’s Word.
Revival moments are powerful. Revival movements are proven over time.
The Eternal Implications
College campuses shape cultural and spiritual trajectories for generations. If even a fraction of participants mature into lifelong disciples, the ripple effects could extend far beyond one university.
This Florida gathering, like Asbury before it, signals that spiritual hunger among young adults remains real — even in secular academic environments.
Whether this moment becomes a multi-day awakening or remains a singular gathering, believers are called not merely to observe but to intercede.
🔥 Pray for Campus Revival and Intercede for the Next Generation
The Asbury revival reminded America that God can move unexpectedly. Now reports from Florida call us again to prayer.
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Let us ask the Lord for lasting revival in America — marked by repentance, Truth, and obedience.
Faith Evans Pearson
Faith Evans Pearson is the AWAKE America Community Manager, progressing the ministry’s mission through creative strategy, social media, digital campaigns, and content—to boldly share the Truth of the Gospel, equip the saints, and encourage believers in the US and abroad.
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