Jose Briones – Denver, Colorado … The Denver Central Hispanic Seventh-day Adventist Church witnessed a powerful week of spiritual revival, October 4-10, culminating in the baptism of eight individuals who publicly committed their lives to Jesus. The evangelistic campaign opened with a single baptism on Sabbath and concluded with seven more by the following Friday, each one representing a story of transformation and months of intentional discipleship.
Guest speaker Juan Blanco Suero, a pastor with the Southeastern Association of the Dominican Union of Seventh-day Adventists, led the weeklong series with clarity, conviction, and compassion. His messages resonated deeply with attendees, many of whom had been studying the Bible and participating in small groups since the spring.
“This wasn’t just a week of baptisms—it was a week of breakthroughs,” said Leonardo Jiménez, pastor of the Greeley Hispanic District, who organized the campaign. “Every soul that stepped into the water reminded us that the gospel still transforms lives, one heart at a time.”
Among the most moving moments was the baptism of a father and daughter, part of a family Jiménez had been ministering to personally. Their decision to be baptized together underscored the campaign’s theme: that evangelism is not only public proclamation, but also deeply relational. “Every visit, every study, every prayer shared in their home was part of the process God used to reach their hearts,” Jiménez reflected.
The campaign is part of the broader Pentecost 2025 initiative, a mission-focused program from the North American Division. More than a numerical goal, Pentecost 2025 is a call to intentional living, disciple-making, and community transformation through the power of the Holy Spirit.
As the church looks ahead, the momentum from this week continues to inspire. “Every baptism is a victory,” said Jiménez. “Every family reached is a blessing. And every step forward is part of greater work. We move forward with gratitude for what God has done—and with faith in what He will continue to do.”
—Jose Briones is the RMC Stewardship Promotion and Content creator. Photos supplied.
