A Social Post Became an Ocean Baptism as More Than 170 Declared Faith in Jesus
A pastor-supported invitation drew people from across the United Kingdom to Bigbury-on-Sea for a public step of faith
The short answer
More than 170 people were reportedly baptized at Bigbury-on-Sea after Merlin Kraft's social-media baptism video prompted requests from viewers and led to pastor-supported gatherings on England's southwest coast.
A short baptism video became a question: “Can I be baptised like this?” What followed was not simply a viral moment, but a public gathering on the coast of England.
CBN News reports that Merlin Kraft, who publishes as Bible Lad UK, spoke with his pastor at Calvary Chapel Plymouth and organized a series of baptism events. People travelled from across the United Kingdom to Bigbury-on-Sea, where more than 170 were baptized in the ocean.
The Headline Is a Beginning
Baptism is worth celebrating because Jesus is worth confessing publicly. Yet Christian reporting serves new believers best when it refuses to treat a large number as the end of the story. Baptism belongs with repentance, teaching, local fellowship, communion, service and a lifelong apprenticeship to Jesus.
The account also shows a healthy sequence: a public invitation was brought into conversation with local pastoral leadership. Digital reach opened a door; embodied church community helped people walk through it.
The prayer now is not only for more moments like this. It is for every baptized person to be known, grounded in Scripture, connected to a faithful local church and formed into someone who helps others follow Jesus.
A public baptism is a beautiful beginning; the lasting fruit is a believer rooted in Jesus, Scripture and a faithful local church.
Biblical Perspective
In Acts 2, people received the message, were baptized and then devoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, shared meals and prayer. Scripture never separates the public sign from the shared life that follows.
"Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day."
— Acts 2:41 (NIV)
Pray With Us
Jesus, thank You for every person who confessed faith publicly in the sea. Root them in Your Word, surround them with mature believers and establish them in local churches. Give pastors wisdom and make digital invitations lead to durable discipleship. Amen.
Declarations to Speak
- ›New believers will be rooted and established in Christ.
- ›Public confession will grow into faithful daily obedience.
- ›Local churches will receive and disciple people with patience.
Take Action
- 1Pray for the baptized believers by location, even if you do not know their names.
- 2Ask your church how it walks with people before and after baptism.
- 3Share testimony online in a way that points people toward local Christian community.
- 4If you are considering baptism, speak with a trusted local pastor rather than treating it as a private internet moment.
"More than 170 people reportedly declared faith in Jesus through baptism at Bigbury-on-Sea. Celebrate the moment—and pray for lifelong discipleship."
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Questions people are asking
Where did the UK ocean baptisms happen?
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The reported gathering took place at Bigbury-on-Sea on England's southwest coast.
How many people were baptized?
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CBN News reports that more than 170 people were baptized during the gathering.
What should happen after baptism?
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The New Testament pattern joins baptism with teaching, fellowship, prayer, communion and life in a local church.
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About the Author
Daniel Ziedins
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Daniel Ziedins is the founder and editor-in-chief of Thy Kingdom News. A passionate believer with a heart for revival, missions, and seeing God's Kingdom advance across the earth, Daniel created this platform to report on what God is doing in the nations — the stories the mainstream media won't tell. He is also the creator of LoveOnTheWorldMap.com, a global initiative to map acts of God's love worldwide. Daniel believes that every testimony, every revival report, and every prayer answered is evidence that the Kingdom of God is here and advancing.
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"Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day."
Acts 2:41 (NIV)
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