Something extraordinary is stirring in the heart of Southwest Missouri. Over 300 people packed the Cornell Complex in downtown Joplin for Revival Night—a testament to the deep spiritual hunger permeating our communities today.
What made this gathering remarkable wasn't fancy production or celebrity speakers, but the authentic presence of God moving through ordinary people. As one attendee described it: "renewing, refreshing, with such freedom to worship." The open altars throughout the evening created space for people to respond to the Holy Spirit without pressure or manipulation, resulting in visible transformations as chains of addiction, shame, and fear were broken.
Perhaps most striking was the beautiful diversity represented—from 13-year-old youth to 86-year-old seniors, from business leaders to ministry workers, spanning denominational lines and backgrounds. Two young elementary girls opened the evening by reading Scripture, immediately softening hearts and creating an atmosphere of childlike faith and expectancy.
Behind this powerful evening stood three essential elements: prayer as the foundation, God's supernatural provision (including someone volunteering to cover the entire venue cost without being asked), and dedicated volunteers serving without compensation. As one organizer confessed, "It's the most humbling experience...we really don't know what we're doing, but God shows up and helps."
This Revival Night represents just the beginning of a larger vision for spiritual awakening throughout the region. The team is "believing God for a great awakening in our area" where prodigals return home, churches experience growth, and the spirit of salvation falls powerfully in every gathering.
Join us for our upcoming conference August 1-2 at the Keeter Center in Branson to continue this journey of revival. Register at itstimetoriseup.org and use promo code podcast15 for $15 off your ticket. Whether you worship quietly or exuberantly, come as you are—the water's fine, and God is moving!
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