November 18, 2025
What Should We Make of All the Revival Talk Among the Youth?
Many indicators suggest that there is an encouraging surge of curiosity in the supernatural, spiritual hunger, commitment to Jesus, and church attendance.
Articles for tag: Revival
November 6, 2025
This Generation is Now
We’re hearing stories from across the country about college ministries where thousands are giving their lives to Christ and being baptized in obedience to him. There’s something real happening in This Generation.
November 5, 2025
The Missing Piece of the Great Commission
As those who have been charged with carrying out the Great Commission to go to all the world making disciples, let's remember that baptizing and teaching is not complete if obedience is not also taught and modeled by those who claim to follow Jesus.
June 26, 2025
“How Will Revival Come?,” A Christian Standard Article from May 25, 1957
It is our sincere conviction that a genuine Christian revival in our generation must begin with and be channeled through the local church.
September 1, 2023
Gen Z Is Giving Us Hope!
By Jacob Stewart We have seen the data. We have heard the news. We get it. Gen Z is the worst. At least that is what I am accustomed to hearing. Generation Z (comprised of people born from 1997 to 2012) may go down in history as the most analyzed, picked on, studied, and bashed generation in the world . . . right next to Millennials (those born 1981–96). Have you seen the memes? It’s brutal out there. As a youth pastor for 10 years, I have worked closely with Gen Z. I agree with my current high school ministry
March 25, 2023
Let’s Talk About . . . ‘Jesus Revolution’
"Jesus Revolution" tells the powerful true story of a national revival in the early 1970s sparked by a group of teenage hippies in Southern California. After viewing, the Christian should ask, "Where do I see myself in this movie? . . ."
February 26, 2023
Asbury Student Talks of Gen Z’s Desperation for God in Fox News Interview
Hayley Anderson, who grew up at Northeast Christian Church in Louisville and is now a student at Asbury University, was interviewed by Fox News last week and spoke of Generation Z's desperation for God. “I think what’s so special about this [revival],” Hayley said in the interview, “is that it’s a story about how God has met students where they’re at . . ."
February 17, 2023
Showing Up at Asbury University: What to Expect
What is happening at Asbury University? Is it revival? An awakening? An outpouring of the Spirit? I wanted to see for myself what others have been describing, but, more than that, to experience what God was doing, and, more than that, to be in a place where God’s presence and power and purposes were being displayed. . . .
How God Plans to Make America (and All Nations) Great Again
Many American churchgoers are asking: “When will God bring revival to this nation and restore our Christian foundations?” The desire for a country based on Christian morality and for revival is not unlike the concern in Jesus’ day for the restoration of Israel, its freedom, and economic prosperity. . . .
June 10, 2022
‘A Focus of Prayer’: Compass Celebrates Baptism Rebound in a Visual Way
A wall at Compass Christian Church in Chandler, Ariz., tells the story of the rebound in baptisms the megachurch has experienced thus far in 2022.
March 8, 2018
Our Heavenly Father’s Favorite Thing
The True Story of a Defeated Pastor, a Dying Church, and God’s Redemption of Both By Ken Idleman Both the Old and New Testaments reveal something about God that we tend to either quietly doubt or glibly take for granted. We can find it buried in the historical narrative of the book of Jeremiah, who speaks for God, revealing both his heart for and goodwill toward his people: This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says . . . “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and
February 21, 2011
Interview with Dudley Rutherford
By Brad Dupray Dudley Rutherford is a third-generation minister who has attended the North American Christian Convention for more than 40 years. He is in a family that produces ministers: both brothers, both brothers-in-law, both uncles, and his cousins are also ministers. His ministry of 24 years at Shepherd of the Hills Church in suburban Los Angeles has challenged him to think creatively and diversely. The church has benefited, having grown from 300 to more than 8,000 during his tenure with an ethnic mix that goes beyond just reflecting his community. Dudley earned his undergraduate degree at Ozark Christian College,
September 14, 2008
Honoring God in Weekly Worship
Shockley Flick offers a practical framework for worship planning that honors God, edifies the church, and helps leaders use resources, sermon themes, and congregational “language” wisely.
April 25, 2007
In Case You”ve Missed Our Blogs
Three excerpts from Christian Standard bloggers challenge leaders to confront reality, call the church to pray for revival, and reflect on the growing urgency to lead in ways that matter now and for eternity.
July 23, 2006
We Would Like to See Jesus
By Dave Butts “Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. “˜Sir,” they said, “˜we would like to see Jesus”” (John 12:20, 21). This is an amazing story in Scripture. At the same time the religious leaders of the day were trying to silence Jesus, these Gentiles were trying to find him. There is something about Jesus that attracts people; especially those who are free from traditional expectations. The Jews of that day were expecting a political Messiah who would
June 4, 2006
Gloriously Out of Control
After decades in ministry, Rick Lowry asks whether church “success” can be measured by numbers—or by revival. He reflects on awakenings he’s witnessed and challenges leaders to pray for renewal that begins with themselves.
May 7, 2006
Coming Back to the Heart of Worship
Worship renewal isn’t mainly about better music. Jack Reese traces early Christian worship from Scripture to prayer, peace, and the table—arguing revival begins with hearts quiet enough to hear God’s Word.
November 30, 2005
Urgency
A personal crisis illustrates how urgency reshapes priorities. Drawing from Scripture, Dave Butts calls the church to make the most of time through passionate prayer for revival and the completion of world evangelization.
