Discover powerful stories of how God is moving on college campuses across the U.S.—from prayer and worship gatherings to transformed lives. Be inspired by what He’s doing in this generation.
Explore how God is moving in and around the U.S. Capitol—through prayer, worship, and bold faith in places of government. See how faith is shaping leaders and impacting the heart of the nation.
Read how God is stirring fresh hunger and transformation in churches across the nation—through renewed worship, prayer, and the power of the Holy Spirit at work in local communities.
See how God is moving powerfully in cities across America—through prayer, worship, outreach, and unity among believers. Be encouraged by stories of transformation as communities encounter the love and presence of Jesus in everyday life.
See how God is moving in businesses and workplaces—changing lives through prayer, purpose, and bold faith in the marketplace. Be encouraged by stories of spiritual awakening in everyday work settings.
Explore how revival ignites cultural transformation. Our articles dive into how spiritual awakening reshapes society, shifting values, redefining norms, and bringing lasting change through the power of faith.
Browse all revival stories in chronological order—from Campuses to the Capitol and Churches. Follow how God is moving across the nation, one story at a time.
Churches nationwide are experiencing a surge in attendance as more people seek purpose and turn to Jesus for hope. Pastor Jack Hibbs says the true sign of revival will be seen when it begins transforming the culture.
At Freedom Night in America, John Paul DeJoria and Pastor Lucas Miles inspired over 100 pastors and attendees with messages of kindness, action, and spiritual growth, encouraging practical steps for living out faith and impacting others. The evening celebrated community, hope, and the power of Christ-centered leadership.
Thousands gathered at Prestonwood Baptist Church for a movement equipping a new generation to boldly live out and defend their faith in Christ. Led by Dr. Jeremiah Johnston, the Biblical Worldview Conference called believers to stand firm in biblical truth and equipped them to share the Gospel clearly and confidently in today’s culture.
More than 8,000 students gathered at the University of Tennessee for a UniteUS event, where 500 committed to Christ and many were baptized outside the arena. The movement, which began at Auburn University in 2023, continues to spread across campuses with powerful testimonies of repentance, worship, and life transformation.
Over 1,100 people committed or recommitted their lives to Christ during Life Surge’s one-day event in Colorado Springs on Sept. 27, 2025. Featuring speakers like Craig Groeschel, Nick Vujicic, Tim Tebow, and the Robertsons, the gathering inspired more than 4,000 attendees to live out their faith, use their gifts for God’s purposes, and impact the world for His kingdom.
Over 6,000 students gathered at the University of South Florida for a UniteUS event, where more than 1,000 accepted Christ and over 300 were baptized, including a student who turned from darkness to follow Jesus. The campus revival emphasized worship, salvation, and public baptism, showcasing a growing nationwide youth movement.
Nearly 600 people attended the University of Pittsburgh’s “Pitt for Jesus” outreach, where student-athletes led worship, shared testimonies, and preached the Gospel. Over 65 people committed their lives to Christ, 80 were baptized, and many experienced healing and freedom from addictions. The event highlighted a growing spiritual movement on campus aiming to impact students and the wider community.
533 people committed their lives to Christ at V1 Church in New York, a number Pastor Mike Signorelli described as almost overwhelming. He noted that Charlie Kirk’s death has coincided with greater openness to the Gospel, particularly among young people. At his church, many chose to turn from cultural ideologies and follow Jesus, with their decisions resulting in visibly transformed lives.
Revival is stirring among young people in America, with Gen Z and Millennials returning to church in greater numbers and seeking a deeper faith in Christ. At UNC’s Dean Dome, thousands are expected to join worship services as students pray and cry out to God for revival and awakening. Greear sees this hunger as a response to the emptiness of secular culture and a desire for true gospel transformation.
After Charlie Kirk’s assassination, churches across the U.S. are experiencing record-breaking attendance as people seek faith and answers. Pastors report overflowing services, first-time Bible purchases, and a spiritual hunger unlike anything seen before. What began as tragedy has sparked a nationwide revival, drawing countless hearts back to Christ.
Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Catholic ministries across U.S. colleges report a surge in Mass attendance, with many students seeking faith guidance for the first time. Some campuses note up to a 15% increase, while social media is filled with testimonies of people inspired to return to church. Matt Zerrusen, a Catholic ministry leader, described the surge as part of a broader spiritual revival that Kirk’s death has intensified.
Charlie Kirk’s outspoken Christian faith resonated with young people worldwide, inspiring a renewed interest in spirituality and values-driven living among Gen Z. His influence sparked both admiration and controversy, highlighting a growing hunger for meaning amid cultural uncertainty.
A youth group from First Baptist Church of Metropolis and other Illinois churches traveled to Chicago for a week of missions, partnering with local church planters to serve communities and share the gospel. Students engaged in outreach, service projects, and personal encounters that deepened their faith and passion for ministry. The trip not only impacted Chicago neighborhoods but also inspired the youth to bring the same mission mindset back to their hometown.
This blog, written by Pastor Rich Bitterman, reflects on the moment Charlie Kirk was shot during a campus event. While the tragedy brought sorrow and questions, the author highlights Charlie’s courage in standing boldly for the gospel. He encourages readers to hold fast to their faith, remembering that even in hardship, the hope and victory found in Christ remain unshakable.
Thousands of college students in Oklahoma and Ohio recently gathered for major ministry events, turning to Jesus through worship, prayer, and baptism. Around 9,000 students attended UniteUS at the University of Oklahoma, while Ohio State football players led over a thousand students to faith during their Fall Kickoff. These events highlight a growing movement of spiritual awakening on campuses, with more UniteUS gatherings planned across the country this fall.
President Donald Trump launched the “America Prays” initiative, inviting Americans to dedicate one hour each week to pray for the nation and its people in preparation for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The initiative encourages forming prayer groups, participating online, and focusing on topics like leadership, freedom, and community renewal, with support from numerous Christian organizations. Faith leaders emphasized the power of collective prayer to guide, protect, and revitalize the country.
Michael and Devon Cooper planted ValleyLight Church in West Valley City, Utah, to awaken spiritual interest in a largely unreached area. Their ministry has sparked renewed faith through baptisms, diverse community outreach, and worship, drawing people hungry for the true Gospel. The church’s engagement with local events, small groups, and theological training is helping ignite a spiritual revival across the city.
GenSend sent over 200 college students to 13 cities this summer, where they partnered with church plants, built relationships, and shared the Gospel. Many students witnessed life change, including salvations and baptisms, and returned inspired to continue living “on mission.” The program aims to spark lasting impact both in the cities served and in the students’ future callings.
Tigerville Baptist Church, a 100-year-old congregation on North Greenville University’s campus, is experiencing renewal under new pastor Joshua Gilmore. After recent baptisms and new families joining, the church will host a revival September 21–25 featuring guest speakers and support from Rocky Creek Baptist. Gilmore believes the church’s future depends on focusing on Jesus, reaching local families, and giving students a spiritual home during their college years.
The 3rd Annual Jesus Revolution Baptism at Pirate’s Cove in Newport Beach saw 2,100 people baptized in a single day, with over 8,600 baptisms recorded in the past three years. Led by Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship, the event is part of a larger movement of revival in the U.S., where thousands are publicly declaring their faith and turning to Christ. Reports of spiritual awakening at large crusades, local church services, and college campuses highlight what Laurie describes as clear signs of revival and evidence that God is moving in this generation.
Southern Baptist churches are growing in Maine, one of the least religious regions in the U.S., as pastors focus on persistence, relationships, and clear Gospel preaching. Despite cultural challenges, the Gospel’s distinct message is drawing people to faith and strengthening churches.
Nearly 500 North Carolina Baptist churches joined together for ServeNC Week, serving communities through back-to-school events, school improvements, food distribution, and other acts of kindness. Volunteers shared the Gospel, met practical needs, and partnered with local ministries, resulting in new faith decisions and strengthened church relationships. The statewide effort showcased unity among congregations and demonstrated Christ’s love in action.
Canvas Church in Salisbury, Maryland, began intentionally serving the homeless during summer months, offering meals, friendship, and spiritual care. This outreach grew into The King’s Table Pantry, meeting both physical and emotional needs while restoring dignity and leading many to faith in Christ. The ministry has transformed lives, strengthened the church’s mission, and impacted the local homeless community in lasting ways.
Over 35,000 people attended the PDX Crusade in Portland on August 2–3, 2025, where more than 3,200 chose to follow Jesus Christ. The two-day event at the Moda Center combined worship by top Christian artists, preaching, and a spiritually charged atmosphere, inspiring people of all ages to respond to Christ. The large turnout and enthusiastic response from attendees highlighted the city’s growing spiritual hunger.
Over the past year, more than 12,700 college students participated in Baptist Collegiate Ministries mission efforts in the United States and overseas, showing a clear increase from the previous year. In places like Oklahoma and Texas, many returned this summer prepared to share their faith and take on leadership roles in their churches and on their campuses.
North River Church in Parrish, Florida, is experiencing rapid growth and sees it as a God-given opportunity to reach its expanding community. Originally launched with just 10 people, the church now draws over 2,000 each weekend and is building a larger facility to better serve unchurched families in the area. Through its “Above and Beyond” campaign, the church aims not just to expand its space but to equip people for gospel ministry and spiritual growth.
Over 45,000 people gathered at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on July 19, 2025, for Greg Laurie’s annual Harvest Crusade, with 200,000 more watching online. The event featured worship by artists like Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe, and Chris Tomlin, and more than 6,500 attendees made professions of faith in Jesus Christ. Laurie described the gathering as a historic and powerful moment of worship and evangelism, highlighting it as one of the largest responses in the event’s 35-year history.
A boy’s wish to be baptized in a creek like Jesus sparked a powerful day of faith at Keith Springs Baptist Church in Belvidere, Tennessee. Twenty-two people, children and adults, were baptized in Boiling Fork Creek during a special church picnic, an event many described as a small revival. Church members and leaders saw it as a reminder that God’s Spirit is still working in churches of all sizes and that sharing the Gospel continues to bear fruit.
The three-year National Eucharistic Revival in the U.S., launched in 2022, formally concludes on Corpus Christi Sunday 2025 with a major celebration in Los Angeles. Throughout the Revival, Catholics have seen a rise in Mass attendance, Eucharistic adoration, and public processions, especially among youth. Though the official initiative ends, the call to deeper faith in Jesus’ Real Presence continues, as the Church seeks lasting renewal through worship, evangelization, and daily encounter with Christ.
Catholicism is experiencing a strong revival among Gen Z, especially young men, as many seek faith to address loneliness and find deeper purpose. A Harvard study found that the number of Gen Z Catholics rose from 15% to 21% in just one year.
LifePoint Church partnered with Lifeway to host VBS across four campuses, where 1,600 kids explored God’s Word and packed 2,000 backpacks with essentials and CSB Bibles marked with key Scriptures from the week. The week blended worship, discipleship, and missions, equipping kids to live out and share Christ’s love.
More young Americans are experiencing greater well-being through regular Bible reading, according to the American Bible Society’s 2025 report. Gen Z and millennials who read the Bible regularly report stronger mental, emotional, and relational health. For the first time in four years, Bible engagement is rising nationwide—especially among younger adults and in less traditionally religious regions.
On Pentecost Sunday, over 26,000 people were baptized across all 50 U.S. states in a historic, one-day event called Baptize America. Organized by Pastor Mark Francey and involving 650 churches, the event aimed to spark revival and connect people to local churches. With plans to make it an annual tradition, leaders see it as the beginning of widespread spiritual renewal in the nation.
A powerful move of God took place in Spartanburg, South Carolina, as churches united for a three-day Gospel crusade led by evangelist Jacob Ebersole. Held June 6–8, 2025, the event featured worship, evangelism, and outreach, including feeding thousands nightly. Marked by racial and denominational unity, the revival sparked plans to expand across South Carolina.
Let Us Worship hosted a powerful revival event called Revive in 25 on June 1, 2025, at Boston Common, a historic site of past Awakenings. Evangelists shared the Gospel across Boston, leading up to an evening of worship where lives were changed through healing, freedom, and hope in Jesus.
The New York Revival Conference brought together pastors, evangelists, and leaders to pray for unity, healing, and spiritual awakening across the state. Calling the Church to step outside its walls and reach the lost, the event emphasized cooperation among ministries, the fire of the Holy Spirit, and a shared vision to see revival spread through every town and generation in New York.
Stephen Nichols explores the First Great Awakening, a time when passionate preaching and a call to return to true Christian faith swept across early America. Highlighting powerful preaching by leaders like Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield, the message centers on Edwards’ powerful sermon Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, which urged people to recognize their spiritual condition and turn back to God.
Eric Metaxas challenged today’s Church to rise with boldness, confronting cultural silence and compromise by standing firmly for truth. Calling believers to reject fear, live with courageous faith, and take real action, warning that inaction in the face of evil is disobedience to God. Sharing historical lessons and powerful stories, he urged Christians to embrace their God-given role as influencers who shape culture, not conform to it.
A wave of faith swept across Florida’s coast as nearly 2,000 people were baptized by The Church of Eleven22. Supporters gathered on the sand to pray and worship while watching loved ones take the plunge. The event has grown each year, inspiring many across the region.
A powerful revival event in Tyler, Texas, brought together worship, prophetic teaching, and life-changing healings, urging believers to embrace the gifts of the Spirit and unite as God prepares the Church for unprecedented spiritual challenges in America. This gathering called the Church to wake up, stand firm, and be ready for a fresh outpouring of God’s power and presence.
More young people are discovering Jesus as they search for hope, meaning, and connection. Recent studies show that Bible reading is increasing, Bible sales are rising, and interest in faith is growing among both believers and skeptics. Shows like The Chosen are helping people explore the life of Jesus, sparking curiosity and inspiring a renewed spiritual journey in a time filled with anxiety and loneliness.
Young people, especially Gen Z, are driving a surprising rise in Christianity across the U.S., with young men attending church more often than previous generations. Studies show that the long-term decline in Christianity may be slowing, as interest in revival events, Bible sales, and faith-based media grows. Many are turning to faith for meaning and peace amid anxiety and uncertainty in today’s world.
Over 7,750 people were baptized at Huntington Beach in what organizers say is the largest single-day baptism in U.S. history. Hosted by Oceans Church and Pastor Mark Francey, the Baptize California event united over 300 churches and drew 30,000 attendees. The movement aims to spark nationwide revival.
Pastors and Christian leaders gathered at the South Carolina State House with Faith Wins to stand for Biblical values and pray for their communities. This event emphasized the importance of the Church’s public presence, not in politics, but in promoting truth, righteousness, and moral clarity. Through prayer, conversations with lawmakers, and a press conference, they addressed key issues and encouraged ongoing Christian engagement in public life.
Jennie Allen shares how she keeps finding herself in places where revival is breaking out, describing it as standing in the middle of a powerful move of God. She urges the church to wake up, repent, and return to true worship.
At the University of Central Florida, Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM), led by Brad Crawford, actively helps students grow in faith and share the gospel. Despite challenges, BCM has seen diverse student engagement, spiritual growth, and strong church partnerships. Crawford believes God is transforming lives on campus and raising up a new generation of servant leaders.
Wildfires in Los Angeles have caused widespread destruction, but they’ve also sparked a surprising spiritual revival. As people face loss and fear, churches are seeing a surge in attendance, with many turning to faith for hope and healing. In the midst of devastation, communities are coming together, and faith is bringing strength and renewal.
Spurgeon College hosted the 2025 Ready Conference on Jan. 24–25, drawing over 1,000 youth and ministry leaders to grow in their Christian faith. The event featured sermons, practical workshops, and worship. President Jason Allen emphasized the importance of investing in the next generation and believes the conference will have lasting impact.
Winterfest Way Out West, held in Flagstaff, Arizona, marked the youth conference’s first expansion beyond the Bible Belt. Designed to serve Western churches too far from its larger Texas and Tennessee gatherings, the event brought together 250 teens and leaders for worship, comedy, teaching, and fellowship. Despite its smaller scale, participants praised its spiritual impact and sense of connection, with organizers already planning for future growth.
Bible sales in the U.S. have jumped 22% this year, driven by first-time buyers and renewed interest in faith, especially among young people. Hallow CEO Alex Jones calls it a spiritual “Revival,” noting a rise in both church attendance and prayer. Despite a decline in overall religiosity, he sees a growing hunger for a deeper purpose and connection with God.
Nick Vujicic urged the Western Church to repent, warning it has become more focused on comfort and entertainment than spiritual growth and accountability. He stressed the harmful effects of this shift on young people, including a lack of discipleship, rising immorality, and emotional struggles. Calling for a return to repentance, unity, and truth, he emphasized the Church must act now or risk losing its influence and God’s protection.
The Passion 2024 Conference witnessed a massive gathering of young adults that became a profound encounter with God. During the event, the song “Worthy Is The Lamb” captivated more than 50,000 worshippers, fostering a deep spiritual connection. This moment continues to resonate in the hearts of attendees, highlighting the lasting impact of worship and its ability to inspire transformation.
