Tens of Thousands Pack MLB Stadium as 6,500 Surrender to Christ at California Revival Event

ANAHEIM, Calif., July 19, 2025 — The annual outreach event—led by Pastor Greg Laurie and his team—quickly exceeded expectations. At one point, the response to the invitation was so overwhelming that the fire marshal intervened, halting the flow of people onto the field. According to organizers, it was the first time such a measure was needed at the venue. “It doesn’t matter if you’re young or old, or if you’re rich or you’re poor… Your life feels like one long scroll… What you’re looking for isn’t found on a screen or an AI voice. It’s found in a living God who has a plan and a purpose for your life tonight,” Laurie told the crowd

Highlights at a Glance

• In-Person Attendance: ~45,000 at Angel Stadium
• Online Viewers: ~200,000 across livestream and radio
• Professions of Faith: Over 6,500
• First-Time Fire Marshal Intervention: Field access halted due to crowd
• Worship Artists Featured: Chris Tomlin, Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes, Brooke Ligertwood, We The Kingdom

Worship That Stopped the Stadium

Throughout the evening, voices joined together in songs of praise. When artists Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes led “The Blessing,” joined by Brooke Ligertwood and Chris Tomlin, the atmosphere was described by many as “a taste of Heaven.” For longtime attendees, the worship itself felt as significant as the message, anchoring the night in God’s presence.

A Historic Milestone

For over 35 years, Harvest Crusades have drawn people from across California and beyond. This year’s event marked one of the most significant responses yet, confirming what many Christians describe as a spiritual hunger rising across the nation.

“It was truly a holy moment,” one organizer reflected, calling the altar response unlike anything they had ever seen.

Kingdom Perspective

For believers, the thousands stepping forward recall the promise of Romans 10:17: “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” This event is more than a statistic—it is a reminder that God still moves powerfully when the Gospel is proclaimed boldly. The Angel Stadium gathering stands as a vivid picture of God’s work in America today—thousands drawn together, hearts awakened, and lives forever changed.

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