Athletes behind a growing spiritual movement on the University of Pittsburgh campus say the "presence of God was tangible" during a recent first-of-its-kind evangelistic event last week.

Nearly 600 people attended "Pitt for Jesus" at Mazeroski Field in Oakland, PA, last Thursday to worship, hear the Gospel, and have their lives transformed by the love of God, "Pitt Purpose" reported. By the end of the night, more than 65 people surrendered their lives to Jesus, 80 were baptized, and "countless others experienced freedom from addictions and strongholds right at the altar."

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Pitt Purpose is led by student-athletes and holds weekly Bible studies and prayer meetings, aiming to transform Gen Z lives.

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