Contrary to popular knowledge that GenZers are leaving churches, many youths in Texas high schools are sparking a revival. And as they preached the Gospel to schools, supernatural things were happening, mirroring the book of Acts.
Texas Students On Fire For God
It’s been known to many that most young people today would prefer to follow the world than the ways of Christ, according to “studies, surveys, and polls.” That’s why youth leaving churches is no longer surprising news to most believers. However, contrary to this saddening news, many young people in Texas are still truly on fire for God.
Carrete, Mario. (2023). Student-led services in Texas school grounds, February 22, 2023, from: https://www.charismanews.com/culture/91526-genzers-preach-prophesy-to-spark-revival-in-texas-high-schools
In a report by Charisma News, a revival is also stirring amongst students in Corpus Christi, Texas. It’s like what has recently unfolded at Asbury University in Kentucky, Lee University in Tennessee, and other college campuses.
Revival In Texas High Schools
Apparently, the students of New Life Church are doing campus missions to “20 different high schools in the Corpus Christi Bay area.” And they’ve been doing it “for a year now.” With prayers and faith, despite experiencing a “little pushback from school administration,” they have established these Bible clubs on the campuses.
At Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, the students initiated a “massive community outreach.” They spread the Gospel to fellow students in the University. The New Life Senior Pastor Mike Fehlauer and Youth Pastor Mario Carrete attested to the revival among the youth. They testified that many kids are turning their hearts to Christ in Texas high schools because of the several young believers’ passion for reaching the lost.
“We’re seeing a mighty move of God outside of our four walls, it’s amazing,” pastor Mike remarked. “We’ve been watching what’s been happening at Asbury and other places. And we’re seeing true revival at those places. It’s incredible, and we pray that it continues.
Then he shared, “As for us, we’ve got young people preaching and praying for the sick, ministering the sick. We’ve got student-led preaching and altar calls in numerous schools. They’re not just doing Bible study, and the schools are allowing this to happen.”
“There has to be a spirit of repentance,” the pastor added. “And we’re seeing that a lot among our youth and the youth that are being touched by this ministry. But it’s not about us. This is only happening because the Holy Spirit has opened the hearts of these kids and you’re seeing true brokenness.”
Supernatural Things Happening
According to Mike, the student-led campus outreaches are held on school grounds. They conduct it during no classes, break times, lunchtime, and after school.
Also, Youth Pastor Mario Carrete shared testimonies from their campus outreaches. He shared that “supernatural things are happening” as the kids preached the Word of God. And many accepted Christ as a result.
“We’ve been seeing Joel 2 fulfilled,” he said. “We are seeing special impartation for the youth to preach and prophesy. Teens, both boys and girls, together are making this work. Scripture says that the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives inside each one of us, and these kids are no exception. Through the Holy Spirit they lay hands on the sick. During the services, they walk up to people who have pain and pray for them. I haven’t preached one word in these club outings, but I’ve never experienced anything like it. These kids are amazing.”
Reference | Charisma News
Header Image: Carrete, Mario. (2023). Student-led services in Texas school grounds, February 22, 2023, from: https://www.charismanews.com/culture/91526-genzers-preach-prophesy-to-spark-revival-in-texas-high-schools