As I write these words there are over 40,000 college students worshiping Jesus Christ with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength in Atlanta, Georgia. As I write these words there are over 40,000 churches in America that are about to miss what could be our last chance for a Revival and true Awakening. As I write these words there are Pastors that will quench the flames of revival because they won't give up the platform this Sunday.
The Passion Movement has been around for years, and through God's working has been a tool to shape thousands of lives. Many leaders of our churches today met Jesus at Passion or were called into ministry there. God has used Passion greatly over the years but in my opinion, the church that these students come back to, has failed every time. The winds are blowing, it's time for the church at home to finally set the sail.
In all honesty I can't hold back the tears right now as I make a bold and prayerful plea. I can't help but think of members of my own family who still do not know Christ. I'm broken over those who I sat next to at Passion years ago who are now so far from God. I'm so in awe of God as I think about the lives that have been saved from torture, abuse, starvation, and traficking through the generosity of those at Passion. WE NEED REVIVAL!!! CHURCH WAKE UP!!!!
As we look through our history, revivals and awakenings came from God working through a movement of young people. This is our chance, here are 3 things the church at home MUST do when these 40,000 return.
1. Let them share their story!!! - If your church has students at Passion this week, some of them better be on your platform this Sunday morning sharing what God has done in their life. I don't care how big your church is. In 1970 a revival broke out at Asbury College. Churches embraced it and begged for some of the students that experienced it to come speak in their churches. Dying churches were instantly revived. Some churches spoke of jumping from 200 people to 2,000 in a matter of weeks. It spread through numberous states, why? Because the church at home let them share the story.
2. Leaders must fan the flames!!! - Thousands of Pastors and Leaders of churches will pat these students on the back when they return and say "Glad you had a good trip" and will move on to the same ole usual. Leaders you must show humility and listen, leaders you must encourage, leaders you must disciple, leaders you must love. If you're a leader and you in anyway discourage this passion for God that these students will be coming home with, it's time for you to get a new job. Embrace this and fan the flames so that this fire will spread.
3. Get on board and Pray!!! Beg God to move like never before and beg God for one last Great Awakening before His return. You can watch the Passion experience now at
www.268generation.com/passion2012 They still have a couple of days left. The best way to get fired up about what is taking place there is to go along for the journey with them. Watch now, get involved now and definitely pray now.
I have never seen a true revival or awakening in my lifetime. Most churches in America today are old, dry, and dying. I grew up a portion of my life in Namibia in a desert area. We wouldn't see a drop of rain for 8 months at a time some years. When a spark hit that old, dry, and dying grass, it lit fast and in minutes you would have an unstoppable Fire that would burn up miles of land. Most of our churches are old, dry, and dying...the sparks are on their way, make sure the fire spreads.
I'm Very Excited today to announce that Laura Stephens will be joining our Student Ministry Staff as our new Girls' Ministry Associate. 
