All Renewal articles
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OpinionThe withdrawal of the quiet revival report is a reminder not to measure the wrong thing
The Church was too keen to welcome a report that soothed it’s own anxieties, rather than looking to serve a generation drowning in their own, says Michael Tang. But Gen Z are still spiritually hungry, reading scripture in their rooms while trying to decide whether the institution that holds it can be trusted
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OpinionBaptisms in France are set to break records again this Easter - here’s why
Last year, a record 17,000 adults were received into the French Catholic Church on Holy Saturday. This record is set to be broken again in 2026, with 21,386 set to be baptised. Tony Wilson takes a look at the reasons behind the highest number seen in decades - and what the Church needs to do next
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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 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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OpinionWhy I doubt surveys suggesting a quiet revival among young adults in Britain
We may be seeing anecdotal evidence of some growing, lively churches, says Dr Conrad Hackett. But that doesn’t mean the data shows an increase in church attendance or people identifying as Christian. As a demographer, he explains why the survey methodology is as important as its findings
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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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OpinionWhat Christians can learn from 2025
Chris Goswami looks back at the biggest news stories from 2025, explores how they have impacted the Church and takes a look at the year ahead
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OpinionMartin Smith: My letter to Gen Z
Have any generation had so much expectation placed on their shoulders, asks Martin Smith, or carried so much anxiety? The worship leader and musician offers some words of wisdom to his own children - and all those of their generation - from his own hard-won experience
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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
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Opinion2025’s Bible verse of the year is the perfect encouragement to see revival in our generation
The YouVersion Bible app have announced their most popular verse of the year. Ruby Smith says it’s a timely encouragement to be bolder in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ
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Real Life‘Students are hungry for God - I just needed to swap church for the coffee shop to find them’
When university chaplain, Father Rich Miserendo, swapped his office for a coffee shop on campus - and a sign inviting conversation - it opened doors to evangelism that he never expected. If we want to reach young people, we need to follow where God leads and look outside of our usual church settings, he says
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OpinionThe way people are finding Jesus is changing. Discipleship needs to as well
Gen Z are finding Jesus, but are they finding a Church ready to help them grow in faith? Emma Fowle explores the clash of culture no one is talking about
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InterviewsArchbishop Ric Thorpe: ‘The Lord is preparing his church for revival’
The new Archbishop of Melbourne might be leaving the UK for warmer climes – but he is adamant that long-term decline in the Church of England is giving way to renewal
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OpinionCofE attendance is up - but it’s no quiet revival
The new CofE attendance figures prove that the claims made by Bible Society’s Quiet Revival report just don’t hold up, says Tim Wyatt
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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
