Renewal
The Holy Spirit refreshes prayer, worship, love for Jesus, spiritual gifts, healing expectation, and devotion within the Church.
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Church History & Revival
Follow what Jesus revealed, what the Church lost, and what the Holy Spirit restored across generations and nations.
36mapped movements
2,000+years of history
10research tracks
The Way the Holy Spirit Moves
Types of Holy Spirit Movements
Reform
The Holy Spirit corrects doctrine, leadership, corruption, and practices that moved away from Scripture and holiness.
Awakening
The Holy Spirit convicts, restores the fear of God, and brings repentance, conversion, and social change.
Restoration
The Holy Spirit restores neglected truth, gifts, healing prayer, mission, and discipleship.
Mission
The Holy Spirit sends the Church through evangelism, church planting, mercy, and witness among nations.
World Revival Map
Where Did It Happen?
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Church History & Revival
Chronological Timeline
Follow what was revealed, what was lost, and what the Holy Spirit restored through each period.
33-100
Apostolic Church
Early Church
The risen Christ, repentance, baptism, Spirit-filled witness, and the formation of the Church.
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100-313
Persecuted Church and Martyrs
Early Church
Faithfulness to Christ when confession could cost reputation, property, freedom, or life.
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c. 250-500
Egyptian Desert Fathers and Mothers
Monastic
Repentance, unceasing prayer, Scripture, purity of heart, discernment of thoughts, humility, work, hospitality, and love.
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500-900
Early Medieval Christianity: Continuity and Decline
Medieval
Christian continuity amid political fragmentation, migration, war, uneven education, and the formation of new cultures and churches.
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900-1300
Medieval Reform Movements
Monastic
Return to prayer, poverty, preaching, learning, and reform of clerical corruption.
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1517 onward
Protestant Reformation
Reformation
Scripture, grace, faith, preaching, Bible translation, and reform of church abuses.
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1540-1700
Catholic Reform and Global Missions
Reformation
Inner renewal, disciplined prayer, missionary expansion, and church correction.
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1675-1732
Pietism and Moravian Revival
Evangelical
A living faith of the heart, small groups, unity, prayer, and missions.
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1738-1791
Methodist and Evangelical Revival
Evangelical
New birth, assurance, holiness, preaching to the poor, and disciplined discipleship.
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1730s-1740s
First Great Awakening
Evangelical
Conversion, the majesty of God, the necessity of new birth, and heartfelt faith.
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c. 1790s-1840s
Second Great Awakening
Evangelical
Personal decision, revival meetings, moral reform, and expansion into the frontier.
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1834-1898
George Müller: Prayer, Faith, and Orphan Care
Evangelical
Prayer rooted in Scripture becoming visible mercy, education, mission support, and practical care for vulnerable children.
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c. 1830s-1900
Holiness Movement
Evangelical
Entire devotion to God, sanctification, practical holiness, prayer, testimony, and service to the poor.
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1857-1859
Lay Prayer Revival
Evangelical
Noon prayer, repentance, unity, and evangelism led by ordinary believers.
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c. 1900 roots; formally organized 1918
Coptic Sunday School and Modern Coptic Renewal
Coptic
Catechesis, patristic identity, youth discipleship, liturgical renewal, and educated service.
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1904-1905
Welsh Revival
Global
Confession, obedience to the Holy Spirit, public prayer, and joyful worship.
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1905-1907
Mukti Mission Revival
Global
Prayer, repentance, women’s discipleship, Bible hunger, and mission among the vulnerable.
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1906-1909
Azusa Street Revival
Pentecostal
Baptism in the Holy Spirit, holiness, tongues, healing, interracial worship, and missions.
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1907
Pyongyang Revival
Global
Repentance, public confession, Bible study, prayer, and national church formation.
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1929 onward
East African Revival
Global
Walking in the light, confession, the cleansing blood of Jesus, and reconciled community.
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1947-1958
Healing Revival and God’s Generals Stream
God's Generals
Divine healing, evangelism, mass meetings, media ministry, and renewed expectation for miracles.
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1949-1952
Hebrides Revival
Evangelical
Travailing prayer, holiness, the fear of God, and community conviction.
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1967-1973
Jesus Movement
Global
Jesus-centered conversion, youth evangelism, Bible teaching, worship, public baptism, and simple discipleship.
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1967-2017
Reinhard Bonnke and CfaN African Mass Evangelism
Global
Clear gospel preaching, mass evangelism, prayer for the sick, cooperation with local churches, and mobilizing African evangelism.
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1960s-today
Global Pentecostal and Charismatic Expansion
Pentecostal
Spirit empowerment, worship, healing prayer, lay ministry, and global mission.
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1974-1990s
Vineyard Renewal and Signs-and-Wonders Movement
Pentecostal
The kingdom of God, intimate worship, healing prayer, spiritual gifts, mercy, and church planting.
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1994 onward
Toronto Airport Revival / Toronto Blessing
Pentecostal
The Father's love, refreshing, inner healing, impartation, worship, and renewed hunger for the Holy Spirit.
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1995-2000
Brownsville Revival / Pensacola Outpouring
Pentecostal
Repentance, holiness, altar response, worship, evangelism, and renewed fear of God.
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1996-today
Bethel Redding and Worship-Revival Stream
Pentecostal
God's presence, worship, healing prayer, prophecy, ministry training, creativity, and regional transformation.
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1999-today
24-7 Prayer and Night-and-Day Prayer Movements
Global
Nonstop prayer, mission, justice, spiritual formation, creative prayer rooms, and renewed local church prayer culture.
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Contemporary; founding date not publicly verified
New Life Ministry Egypt
Current
Kingdom communities, worship, preaching, discipleship, healing testimony, mission, and renewal in Egypt and the wider Arabic-speaking world.
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2007-today
Jesus Image
Current
Jesus-centered worship, extended services, evangelism, healing prayer, holiness, and training through Jesus School.
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2008
Lakeland Revival / Florida Outpouring
Pentecostal
Healing expectation, media-broadcast revival, impartation, prophecy, and the need for public accountability.
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1990s-today
Modern Global Renewal Streams
Global
Global charismatic mission, prayer, worship, healing, mercy, church planting, and renewed hunger for God's presence.
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2023
Asbury Outpouring
Evangelical
Student-led worship, humility, confession, prayer, testimony, repentance, and simple hunger for God.
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2016 roots; 2019-today
The Send, UniteUS, and Current Campus Mission Movements
Global
Mobilizing a generation for evangelism, campuses, nations, vulnerable children, local communities, worship, salvation, and baptism.
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