Britain’s quiet revival is part of a global move of God

Bible Society’s report on Britain’s ‘quiet revival’ has had such an impact that it’s causing waves across Christian circles. Even in the midst of this historic moment of transition from one Pope to another, the report continues to be a topic of conversation across the UK. 

Interestingly, this research isn’t the only evidence of revival sparking excitement across denominations and generations. Reports of record-breaking UK church attendance at Easter, mass baptisms, and churches so full they’re scrambling to make room are adding to the momentum around the report’s findings. 

But what’s not yet being talked about is the fact that Britain isn’t the only country experiencing this global move of God. Quiet revivals in other Western countries are happening right now. In France, over 17,000 people were baptised at the first mass of Easter, four times the annual average, which is also rising year-on-year. And in the US, print Bible sales are up 22% year-on-year. 

At YouVersion, we saw record-breaking daily use on Easter across our family of Apps, which includes the Bible App, Bible App for Kids, and Bible App Lite, with 18.8 million people worldwide engaging with the Bible that Sunday, a 12 per cent increase compared to last year. During Holy Week, there was a 9 per cent rise in Bible engagement in Europe with the impact extending to other parts of the world as seen in a 27 per cent rise in the North Africa, Middle East and Central Asia regions.  

Rarely has the hunger for God and his word been so globally palpable and observable

These were not one-off occurrences either, as we’ve seen 16 record-breaking days across our apps in the first four months of 2025 alone. Bible engagement through our family of Apps is at an all-time high. Collectively, they’ve been installed 930 million times globally, and the Bible App is opened approximately one billion times every 40 days.  

While the full extent of this movement is difficult to quantify, we can confidently say Britain’s Quiet Revival reflects a worldwide phenomenon. Rarely has the hunger for God and his word been so globally palpable and observable. These aren’t just data trends, they’re real people encountering the transformative power of God’s word and experiencing the love and hope of Jesus, often for the very first time. 

Unprecedented potential 

While Christian revivals have happened throughout history, the data suggests that this revival could have an even further reaching impact. While previous revivals were localised to a particular town, region, or country, this Quiet Revival is clearly global. And where some previous momentum may have plateaued after a period of time, today’s revival shows no signs of slowing down.  

What we’re seeing today challenges previous projections about Christianity’s future. In 2015, the Pew Research Center predicted that Christianity would maintain, but not increase its percentage of the world population through 2050, resulting in the largest net population losses of any religion. Instead of declines, we’re actually seeing Christianity growing not just in absolute numbers but in its share of the global population. 

While some experts find these trends surprising, they actually align with the enduring pattern we see throughout history - the Church has always defied predictions of its decline. Time and again, despite significant cultural headwinds, the message of the Gospel continues to resonate and spread. 

This moment seems particularly designed for the Bible’s unique contribution. In an era where people increasingly struggle to discern truth, the Bible offers a trusted foundation. As we’re flooded with artificial intelligence and digital content, people are turning to the Bible - a text carefully preserved and handed down through generations, remaining consistent and relevant for thousands of years. 

The Bible speaks to what we’re all searching for - purpose, meaning, and connection with our creator. Its wisdom isn’t bound by time or culture, giving people hope as they look for something real and enduring.  

What we’re witnessing in Britain is not isolated or temporary but part of a global spiritual awakening that transcends denominational boundaries and cultural differences. This revival may seem quiet in its methods, but its impact is profound, changing lives across generations and geographies. 

Britain’s Quiet Revival isn’t just a fascinating cultural development - it’s a glimpse into a worldwide movement where people are discovering the transformative power of God’s Word. And from what we can see, it’s just getting started.