All Renewal articles
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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
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InterviewsZach Meerkreebs on preaching the sermon that (maybe) started a revival
The man who had a front row seat to the Asbury Outpouring talks humility, the kindness of God and how the death of his daughter reshaped his relationship with Jesus
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Opinion8 reasons why Alpha is more popular than ever
Alpha has reported its best year since launching in 1977. Jonny Campbell explains why the evangelistic course is being tried by over 2 million people worldwide
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OpinionGen Z is spiritually hungry. Try these 3 questions to move the conversation closer to God
Drawing on years of youth outreach, Darin Stevens shares three simple yet powerful questions that can guide today’s seekers toward an encounter with God
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OpinionBritain’s quiet revival is part of a global move of God
Bible engagement is at an all time high, reports Bobby Gruenewald, CEO of the YouVersion Bible App. The Church is again defying predictions of its decline, he says
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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
