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News AnalysisWas the Quiet Revival fake news?
Bible Society’s groundbreaking Quiet Revival report has been withdrawn after YouGov admitted data collection errors. Emma Fowle explores what happened and the implications for those who were encouraged by its findings
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OpinionStudents attending 8am chapel services? At this Oxford college, it’s not strange
In a recent column for The Spectator, author Bijan Omrani recalled his days at the University of Oxford in the 1990s when college chapels were deserted. Today it’s a different story, says Rev Dr Robert Wainwright. Students are seeking something substantial - and finding it in early morning, traditional church
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OpinionEven if it isn’t a quiet revival, our church is still growing
In just a few years, Victor Oladele’s small local church has grown from around 30 adults to two Sunday services - with a significant number of young people coming through his doors. It’s not revival, but it is definitely something, he says, and that must not be denied
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OpinionAmong the people I meet seeking faith, the problem isn’t Christianity — it’s what people think Christianity is
In her conversations with those exploring Christianity, Rio Summers has found that the greatest barriers to faith aren’t hostility or disbelief, but misguided assumptions. Here, she explores the questions she encounters most often — and what they reveal about how Christianity is being misunderstood today
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OpinionBible Society say their Quiet Revival report was wrong. Now what?
YouGov has admitted the data that suggested a massive increase in church attendance among young people was flawed. It’s bad news. But we shouldn’t lose hope, says Sam Hailes. It might not be a Quiet Revival, but many other stories and statistics from across the UK suggest we are living in an exciting new era
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OpinionMake Christianity weird again
In striving to be ‘normal’, the Church has committed a grave missional error, says Tim Alford. If we want to reach a spiritually open generation, it’s time to make space for people to encounter God – even if it looks weird
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Real Life‘We’ve seen more than 1,000 people become Christians in the last 12 months’
God is calling us to equip the next generation, says Josh Green, co-founder of Gen Zeal. If only we’re brave enough to take Him at his word and believe He can do more than we can imagine
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Real Life‘Our university just experienced a 10-day outpouring of the Holy Spirit’
What began as a normal Wednesday morning chapel service quickly became a 10-day spiritual awakening at Southeastern University. Here, the university’s chief of staff shares the story of the transformative move of God they witnessed
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OpinionThe Bible comeback: How a restless generation is rediscovering the good book
The evidence is in, says Rev Pat Allerton. Young people are turning back to scripture in their search for truth
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OpinionThe Quiet Revival is happening. We have the stats – and the stories too
Responding to Pew’s criticism of Bible Society’s Quiet Revival report, Mark Woods points to data that reinforces YouGov’s findings of a Christian resurgence in the UK, including recent research from Pew themselves
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OpinionThe era of aggressive atheism is over. Can someone please tell the apologists?
Common objections to Christianity are undergoing a dramatic transformation. Today’s seekers are less bothered by science or suffering and far more interested in whether faith can be trusted with their lives. A new approach is needed, says Rio Summers. The old apologetic playbook is starting to feel out of date
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Real Life‘We saw 903 people saved at our church last year. I believe it’s only the beginning’
Just because it’s quiet, doesn’t mean it’s not revival. Now is the time for churches to disciple well, pray harder and believe God for more. Because he’s only just getting started, says Luke Hancorn
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OpinionHow the good news about Jesus is making headlines in mainstream media
The mainstream media coverage of growing Bible sales and Gen Zers returning to church has continued apace in 2026, says Lani Charlwood of Christians in Media. It’s right we celebrate what God has done – and continue to tell the story of his goodness that more might be won for him
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OpinionThe quiet revival is making Christians more confident than ever in sharing Jesus
New research shows that young Christians in particular are increasing in confidence when it comes to sharing their faith. It’s a challenge to older Christians not to let cyncism, criticism or indifference dull their passion for the gospel, says Gareth Russell
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OpinionBible sales have hit record highs in Britain – and I’ve got 3 theories on what’s driving the increase
For Gen Z, the daily discipline of scripture reading is not a chore to be avoided, but a challenge to be embraced, says SPCK’s publishing director Lauren Windle
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OpinionStudents are hungry for Jesus. Let’s stop debating the quiet revival and get on with the work
In universities across the UK, students are engaging with the gospel in ways that haven’t been seen for years, says UCCF’s Matt Lillicrap. He reflects on a moment ripe for mission and how Christians can throw the nets wide and join Jesus in bringing people to faith
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OpinionDecline or revival: What’s really happening to UK Christianity?
Bible Society’s Quiet Revival survey sparked hope, but its findings clash with the new British Social Attitudes survey. Can these seemingly contradictory findings all be true? Understanding the answer may reveal which churches are likely to thrive and which will close, says Tony Wilson
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Opinion5 signs of revival to watch for in 2026
Commenters will continue to debate whether it is a quiet or a fullblown revival, but God is definitely on the move, says Phil Knox. Here are the missional trends you can expect to see this year
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OpinionThe quiet revival has a gender problem
Young men are returning to church in surprising numbers, while young women are increasingly seeking spirituality elsewhere. Nay Dawson argues it’s time for the Church to rethink how it engages both hearts and minds
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OpinionYour friends want to go to church - you just need to ask them
Christmas churchgoing is on the rise, according to Tearfund, with nearly half of UK adults planning to attend church over the festive season. Andy Frost says it’s time for Christians to let go of their hang-ups - people are just waiting for an invitation
