On Saturday, December 21, Denzel Washington made a major move in his spiritual journey by getting baptized at Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ (COGIC) in NYC and officially snagging his ministry license. For Denzel, this wasn’t just another day—it was what he called his “greatest accomplishment.”
According to Eur Web, faith has always been woven into the fabric of Washington’s life. With his father being a Pentecostal minister, church played a huge role in his upbringing. However, Denzel has often shared that as he matured, his personal connection with God deepened profoundly.
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Addressing the crowd with genuine emotion, he said, “It took a while, but I’m finally here… If [God] can do this for me, there’s nothing He can’t do for you. The sky literally is the limit.”
The news of his baptism hit the internet fast, with a lot of folks celebrating his choice to put such a personal moment out there for everyone to see.
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Meanwhile, Denzel is still making big moves in Hollywood. He just dropped the news that he’ll be in Black Panther 3, and his role in Gladiator II is still making serious noise at the box office.
Despite having a career packed with awards and legendary roles, he’s proving that a real legacy is about humility, service, and dedicating yourself to something bigger than just you.
