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Regular ColumnistsWomen are joining the quiet revival too
There’s been plenty of talk about Gen Z men finding faith. But the Quiet Revival research suggests women are becoming Christians too, says Chine McDonald
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OpinionCome on Church, let’s prepare for harvest. Revival is coming
We’ve only seen the start of what God is planning to do, says Anne Calver. Now is the time to breathe through the birth pains, and give all it we’ve got
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OpinionYoung men are returning to church in record numbers. But what about young women?
In our post-Christian culture, many young women assume Church is a patriarchal institution opposed to their freedoms. But they are still spiritually hungry - and many are turning to witchcraft and black magic instead. We need to do a better job of introducing them to Jesus, says Abigail King
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OpinionGod doesn’t need polished programmes to reach Gen Z. He’s doing his own PR
At one church in Nottingham, raw, authentic encounters with God are transforming student lives more powerfully than any human strategy. Young people are hungry for a place where they can truly find God’s presence, says Faith Lowe.
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Real Life‘We’ve given out 1,600 Bibles on TikTok - and counting!’
Rev David Sims – otherwise known as @tiktok_vicar – posted a short video on social media asking if anyone wanted a Bible. He never imagined he’d have to start a crowdfunding campaign to meet the demand
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Magazine FeaturesThe seeds of 'quiet revival' were planted decades ago. Thank God we're now seeing the fruit
As Premier Christianity turns 60, past editor Dave Roberts takes a trip down memory lane to discover how and where the seeds of renewal were first planted
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Opinion5 ways you can respond to the Quiet Revival
Bible Society research has claimed there’s a new openness toward Christian faith. With many turning up at church services uninvited, James Lawrence explores how we can make the most of this new opportunity
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OpinionGen Z are hungry for full-fat faith. Let’s give it to them
Headlines heralding a return to Christian faith continued apace this weekend, with The Times reporting on the young converts coming back to church. Luke Hancorn says he’s seen it in his own congregation - and is convinced that something new is afoot. This is what we’ve prayed for, he says. Let’s not back down now but boldly proclaim the gospel of good news
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OpinionFor the quiet revival to grow louder, it needs theologians at its heart
Every revival in history has been accompanied by a simultaneous renewal of theology. Yet, as the recent closure of Spurgeon’s College shows, the Church today is in urgent need of fresh investment in the next generation of theologians, says Graham Tomlin
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OpinionThe Sunday Express is right – Gen Z are coming to faith. I’ve seen it with my own eyes
On the day that a national newspaper ran a front-page story hailing a “spiritual U-turn” among 16-24-year-olds, evangelist Greg Downes was preaching in a church in Cornwall. When five people responded to the gospel, he saw the headline play out in real time. And it’s not an isolated incident, he says
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Real Life‘We surveyed our community asking one simple question and our congregation doubled as a result!’
Rev Vinny Whitworth shares how a midweek ministry, born from a simple community survey, transformed the life and future of his small Bolton church
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Opinion92 baptisms in Bournemouth? You’d better believe it!
More than 1,000 people from five different churches gathered on Bournemouth beach last weekend. As 92 people came forward to be baptised, local church leader Chris Sinkinson says that it’s another example of the changing spiritual atmosphere in Britain
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OpinionNearly half of young people believe in God. It’s a huge opportunity for the Church
New research shows more young people are praying, attending church and open to faith. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, says Youth for Christ’s Neil O’Boyle. But the Church must engage with Gen Z and Gen Alpha on their terms
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OpinionReports of revival are spreading. Don’t miss this monumental moment
A quiet spiritual awakening is gaining momentum, says Billy Hallowell. But with it comes a challenge for the Church. Are you prepared to disciple new believers?
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Real Life‘More men are finding Jesus - my church is full of them!’
A small chapel in the Welsh Valleys has experienced significant growth in recent years, with much of it driven by young men coming to faith. Pastor John Funnell of Noddfa Church shares the story
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Real Life‘We saw whole youth groups give their lives to God!'
Gen Zeal’s Josh Green is witnessing a mindblowing response to the gospel among young people in the UK. It’s time for the Church to pray and believe for more, he says
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OpinionChristianity is back! Here’s the data
Both in Britain and around the world, research is revealing a positive shift in attitude towards God and the Bible. Michael Pfundner unpacks the surveys which make for encouraging reading
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Magazine FeaturesAre revival fires spreading again? We asked 18 Christian leaders
With reports of renewal gathering pace, Christian leaders from a variety of churches and locations across the UK report on what they’re witnessing
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Magazine FeaturesIs revival coming to Scotland? These leaders think so
Is holy rain beginning to fall in Scotland? This is no dreich day in the Highlands, reports Sharmila Meadows, rather, it’s the sound of renewal. Churches are seeing congregations grow as more and more people turn to Christ
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Magazine FeaturesWe do weird
It’s time to stop apologising for mystical experiences and brushing miracles under the carpet in the name of ‘seeker sensitivity’, says Pete Greig. It’s the supernatural claims of Christianity that make it stand apart – and people are hungry for it
