The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast CNLP 745 | Revival Series Pt. 1 | Inside the Asbury Outpouring: Zach Meerkreebs on the Sermon that Sparked Revival, Miracles, and Gen Z's Spiritual Awakening
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Aug 5, 2025 Zach Meerkreebs, a preacher known for igniting the Asbury Outpouring with his sermon in February 2023, discusses the unexpected power of his message. He delves into Gen Z's spiritual awakening, emphasizing humility and confession as key components of revival. Meerkreebs shares insights on fostering genuine community and the importance of authenticity in faith. He reflects on the emotional journey of leadership during the 16-day revival and highlights how young people are stepping up as future church leaders amid their spiritual growth.
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The 19 Students Who Stayed
- After an ordinary chapel sermon, 19 students stayed behind, gradually increasing as word spread by text and word of mouth.
- Their persistence sparked a revival that drew thousands and lasted 16 days.
God’s Loving Confrontation
- God confronts us lovingly in the areas most unlike Christ to shape us.
- Humble confrontation leads to personal transformation and breakthrough, even amid grief and fear.
Expand Vulnerability Beyond Small Groups
- Challenge the assumption that vulnerability only happens in small groups, not preaching or corporate settings.
- Aim to create ecosystems where honesty and authenticity thrive across all ministry contexts.
