There has been much talk of a “Quiet Revival” this year. But what about those who feel like this “revival” has passed them by? Here’s some thoughts and encouragement
Tag: The Quiet Revival
Is there a relationship between a possible (“Quiet) Revival and a far right revival?
This is in sum the question that someone asked me recently. As it happens, I’ve seen quite a few people arguing that there is a link, although they balk at the term far right. I’ve seen a number of articles and read a number of blog posts suggesting that some Christians do see a link… Continue reading Is there a relationship between a possible (“Quiet) Revival and a far right revival?
Who knew Charlie Kirk?
Pretty much every UK based comment from my generation and above have started along the lines of “I hadn’t heard of Charlie Kirk until this week .” Personally I’d heard a little. I knew about Turning Point and had an awareness of some of the politics. However, I also realised that I had seen a… Continue reading Who knew Charlie Kirk?
True Revival?
This month ‘s Evangelicals Now carries an article by Bill James with more comment on the so called Quiet Revival. He asks if the reports reflect “True Revival”. I don’t want to really debate that question because I’m unconvinced it is helpful. There seems to be an obsession at the moment from both sides of… Continue reading True Revival?
The Quiet Revival and moral & social reformation
David Robertson, in his article about the so called “Quiet Revival”, includes as a marker of true revival, moral and social reformation. This is one reason for his insistence that what we are currently seeing is not a revival. Now it is worth noting three things. Firsy, that David also argues that this particular phenomenon… Continue reading The Quiet Revival and moral & social reformation
Summer and winter, springtime and harvest
Reflecting not just on the Quiet Revival report but on anecdotal responses, one of the leaders in our group of churches commented recently that it feels as though something is happening, that summer is here.[1] He was talking about knowing the times and seasons. If we are in the summer time, then the kinds of… Continue reading Summer and winter, springtime and harvest
Talk of a Quiet Revival – how is it affecting Bible reading?
Most of the focus on the Quiet Revival report has been on the figures concerning Church attendance. However, the report also asked people about perceptions of the Bible and their own Bible reading habits. According to the report, 44% of adults own a Bible at home, however, 79% either hardly ever or never read it. … Continue reading Talk of a Quiet Revival – how is it affecting Bible reading?
Will a Quiet Revival result in more than monthly attendance?
I indicated that I intended to engage further with the recent report from the Bible Society on their recent survey indicating an increase in church attendance. Before I dig into other aspects of the report, I want to reflect further on how much we should make of people starting to attend church at least monthly.… Continue reading Will a Quiet Revival result in more than monthly attendance?
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