Center for World Revival and Awakening

God's Call

What is Revival?
Revival is a sovereign work of God in the church among His people. Suddenly, without warning, God is present, and the people are brought face to face with God's holiness and their sin. It seems that God is dealing with them alone so that whatever the spiritual state of the person, saved or unsaved, a mighty work of transformation occurs. The unsaved are brought to salvation (awakening), and the saved are brought to further holiness (revival). (Taken from "Revival 101" by Dale Schlafer)

Why Do We Need Revival?
The following statistics and facts, gleaned in 2002, are taken from the findings of research groups, denominational publications, and books, illustrating the church's desperate condition and need for revival. (Taken from "Revival 101" by Dale Schlafer)

	In proportion to the U.S. population, there are less than half as many churches today as there were in 1900. Since 1950, there are 30% fewer churches for today's population.
	Roughly 4,000 churches are begun every year, while 7,000 die and close their doors.
	North America is the only continent in the world where Christianity is not growing.
	In 1991, 21% of all adults were unchurched. In 2002, 34% fit that description.
	The United States is the fourth largest unchurched nation in the world.
	Giving per person in the church is less today than it was during the Great Depression.
	The United States is the number two missionary-receiving country in the world, behind Brazil. This is how our brothers and sisters around the world view our commitment to Jesus Christ and the spiritual health of the American church.
	Researchers have discovered that 3,500 people leave the church every day in the United States.
	According to studies by the Association of Church Missions Committees, 250,000 of the 300,000 U.S. Protestant congregations are either stagnant or dying.
	Born-again believers are more likely to experience a divorce than are non-born-again adults (27% vs. 24%).