Revival and Repentance: Lessons from Global Movements

Sarah Breuel reflects on the profound connection between repentance and revival, drawing lessons from historic awakenings, including the 1907 Korean revival and the recent Asbury revival in Kentucky. Beginning with the story of King Sun-ju’s public confession in 1907, she traces how personal and corporate repentance has sparked spiritual renewal across history—from the Welsh revivals to global missionary movements. Breuel highlights the ongoing need for travailing prayer and a heart posture of repentance, calling the global church to remove obstacles to the Holy Spirit’s work. She challenges both the Global North and South to unite, overcome divisions, and call upon the Holy Spirit for global transformation, emphasizing that revival is available wherever believers seek God earnestly.

Talk Outline

00:00 The Power of Public Confession
00:45 Historical Revivals and Their Impact
02:20 Revival Stories from Around the World
04:48 Understanding Revival: Definitions and Skepticism
05:35 Modern Revival Movements and University Awakenings
08:29 The Role of Prayer and Repentance in Revival
11:55 Global Church: Unity and Repentance
17:54 A Call for Global Repentance

This recording is from the Fourth Lausanne Congress, held in Incheon, South Korea in September 2024. This gathering brought together global church leaders to collaborate on mission strategies for advancing the gospel. Through plenary sessions, table group discussions, and collaborative workshops, the Congress focused on addressing critical gaps in global mission today.