Twenty Indicators of Spiritual Awakening

In the Church:

1. Increasing testimony of the manifest presence of God

2. Increased conversions and baptisms

3. Amplified participation in corporate as well as individual prayer, fasting, and other spiritual disciplines leading to more effective discipleship

4. A decrease in divorces and renewed commitment to marriage between a man and a woman in covenant relationship as God intends

5. Imparting faith to children and youth as parents are equipped by the church to become primary disciplers of their children

6. Among churches, a passionate pursuit for the well-being of their cities through the planting of new congregations, benevolent ministries, practical service and focused evangelism

7. Commitment to radical generosity as evidenced by compassion ministries and global missions

8. Improved health among ministers as evidenced by their joy, decreased resignations, healthy loving relationships within their families, and an increased response among young people called to the ministry

9. Christians involved in bold witness accompanied by miracles, dramatic conversions and Holy Spirit empowered victories over evil

10. Heightened expressions of love and unity among all believers, as demonstrated by the unity of pastors and leaders

In the Culture:

11. Breakdowns of racial, social and status barriers as Christ's church celebrates together - Jesus!

12. A restoration of morality, ethical foundations and accountability among leaders of church and government, business and politics

13. A transformation of society through the restoration of Christ's influence in the arts, media, and communications

14. Increased care for the hungry and homeless, the most vulnerable and needy

15. Young adults, students and children embracing the claims and lifestyle of Christ through the witness of peers who live and love as Jesus

16. Community and national leaders seeking out the church as an answer to society's problems

17. Increased care for children as "gifts from the Lord" as the gospel addresses abortion, adoption, foster care and child well-being

18. Righteous relations between men and women: decrease in divorce rates, co-habitation, same-sex relations, sexual abuse, sexual trafficking, out of wedlock children and STD's

19. An awakening to the "fear of the Lord" rather than the approval of people, thus restoring integrity and credibility

20. Neighborhood transformation and an accompanying decrease of social ills through increased expressions of "loving your neighbor" in service, compassion and unity