Baptisms at Bournemouth: Another glimpse of revival?
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More than 1,000 people from five different churches gathered on Bournemouth beach last weekend, as 92 people came forward to be baptised. Mike Smailes, Associate Minister at Lansdowne Church, and Lauren Miller, who led worship at the event, spoke with Esther Higham about the special Sunday.
Released on 18 Jul 2025
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