Ohio State football players lead on-campus baptism service

COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than 60 students were baptized during a special on-campus service at Ohio State University in Columbus on Sunday evening, Aug. 25. A group of Buckeye football players were among those who helped lead the event, which reportedly attracted a crowd of around 800 people.

“Witnessed the ‘Invitation to Jesus’ in person last night led by several players from @OhioStateFB team,” said Jeremy Westbrook, executive director-treasurer of the State Convention of Baptists in Ohio, on the social media platform X. “Over 60 students stood to profess Christ & follow in baptism!! Had the joy of passing out hundreds of Bibles to those who desired to read who Jesus really is!! Let’s go!!”

The campus newspaper (TheLantern.com) reported, “Four tub-sized buckets of water sat near a stage, on which football players stood to deliver testimonies. Over the next nearly two hours, the crowd grew to over 800 people.”

Ohio State football players who were among those leading the baptism service were TreVeyon Henderson, Emeka Egbuka and J.T. Tuimoloau, according to WSYX ABC 6.

A university spokesman told ABC 6 the service was “not an official football team event” and that Revive Student Organization reserved space for the event.

One parent posted on social media: “The most incredible night I have experienced in a longggg time! God is moving on The Ohio State campus! So many came and were touched by God! So many were baptized! Watching over 2000 students worshipping…an Unbelievable experience! Our boys are changing lives! #ProudMama.”

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This story was compiled by Shawn Hendricks, The Baptist Paper.