Most of a U.S. college football team recently decided to make the decision to follow Jesus as their Lord and Saviour.
Shorter University, based in Rome, GA, is a private Baptist college. Just before the football season started, all 150 players attended the Sunday service at Life Church.
Pastor Jason Stockton shared the gospel message with the athletes and many of them stood up to accept God for the first time in their lives.
"This is more than just football," head coach Zach Morrison said in a statement. "It's about the lives that are being transformed on and off the field. Seeing these young men take such bold steps in their faith is a testament to God's power and presence in this program."
After the service in August, there were 48 players who took the call to action of following Christ seriously.
"God is Good! WOW! I'm just in awe of the glory and power of God," Morrison wrote on Facebook after the service. "I was crying tears of joy trying to hold it together! So proud to lead this team!"
One week after that service, the team held a baptism service right on their football field. Sixteen players decided to be baptized.
"At Life Church, I felt, 'This is it,' and made a decision that changed my life," says one of the players, Brent Brown.
Since the shift in many players on the team, they have made commitments to grow their faith which include getting together for Bible studies.
"That morning I felt chills and knew it was time. God showed up in my and my (football) brothers' lives," says Junior linebacker Kobe Butts.
Morrison also touched on the fact that this college isn't the only one feeling God move, pointing to the recent faith movement at Ohio State University.
"They are still dedicated to football and school," says Morrison, "but they are significantly dedicated to Christ. I see revival."
Butts says the shift in atmosphere has been palpable on and off the field as the football season got underway.
"The team has a different atmosphere, it's a different type of team. We've always had each other's backs, but it didn't always have a family aspect. This year it's about more than just football."