All Revival articles
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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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OpinionA Band Called LoveSong shows how God can bring revival through the most unlikely people
LoveSong’s documentary is an inspiring look at how God brought renewal through the 1960’s hippie movement, says Derek Walker. It’s slightly self-indulgent, but it’s true value lies in the lessons we can learn for today’s quiet revival
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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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OpinionDanny Kruger’s speech has gone viral. Is this a turning point?
Danny Kruger MP’s impassioned speech to an empty House of Commons chamber on the need to restore the UK’s Christian heritage has been viewed more than 3 millions times. It’s a roadmap for a Christian counter-revolution, says David Campanale
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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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OpinionNo more playing it safe, it’s time the Church reclaimed the role of chaos
While many churches prioritise order, structure, and predictability, Rev Jamie Sewell says true revival isn’t born of control, but of holy disruption
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OpinionThe Church cannot continue to sleep through crisis - it’s time to return to the night vigil
The Church once lit up the night with intercession. If the Church wants to ignite the revival that awaits us, Jonathan Oloyede says it must reclaim the night vigil and reopen the wells of persistent prayer and fasting
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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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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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Opinion‘We’ve never seen spiritual hunger like this before!’ Revival is here. Here are 4 ways you can steward it
Revival isn’t coming, we’re already living in it everyday, says Eric Rafferty. This is your call to wake up to a new spiritual season and learn how to live in the everyday transformational movement of God
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Opinion3 reasons why we’re confident a quiet revival is taking place
Some have doubted the much-discussed Bible Society research which found the number of people regularly attending church is now increasing. But Dr Rhiannon McAleer says the study is sound, and a quiet revival really is taking place
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Magazine FeaturesWhat does the quiet revival look like? Here’s a snapshot from one London church
This is the story of how one “normal” church plant went from lockdown Zoom arguments to packed-out Easter services. Fuelled by Gen Z leaders, radical hospitality, and faithfulness to scripture, their story echoes the findings of “The Quiet Revival” – not flashy, but undeniably real. Church leader Andy Brims shares the tale of the church that discovered renewal is still possible
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Opinion630 kids and teens gave their life to Jesus at Spring Harvest. Britain’s quiet revival just got louder
Amid reports of a quiet revival, Abby Guinness shares a similar story from this year’s Spring Harvest — only theirs was one of vibrant, youthful worship, renewed passion for Jesus, and growing intergenerational faith that was anything but quiet
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OpinionMany churches are reporting record-breaking Easter attendance. Here’s the best stories
From mass baptisms to churches being so full they had to turn people away, the number of good news stories from the Easter weekend have exceeded many people’s expectations. We round up the most encouraging stories following what appears to be an unprecedented weekend for many churches. Add your own stories in the comments section below
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Opinion6 lessons you may have missed from the quiet revival
News of a growing number of young people - and in particular young men - turning back to Christian faith has grabbed the attention of even the secular media in recent months. It’s great news, says Jean Kabasomi. But behind the headlines of this quiet revival, there are lessons the Church needs to learn
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Opinion17,000 people were just baptised in France. God is on the move
s the French Catholic Church reports record numbers of baptisms over the Easter weekend, Tony Wilson wonders whether the ‘quiet revival’ is also happening outside of the UK
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Regular ColumnistsThe UK is experiencing a quiet revival. It’s taken me by surprise
A very British revival has arrived, according to new research from Bible Society. It’s an exciting time to be a Christian in the UK, says Chine McDonald
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OpinionBible sales are surging! It’s more evidence of renewal in the UK
Bible sales have surged in the UK, amid a broader cultural change pointing to an awakening in society. With church attendance seemingly stagnating, Sam Richardson says many are turning straight to scripture to answer life’s deepest questions
