Miraculous Revival Through Prayer and Fasting

Story by LaTasha Hewitt 

The Germantown church in Philadelphia recently united in prayer, fasting and worship with an initiative called “Ignite: 31 Days of Revival.” More than 115 participants joined the 6 a.m. daily prayer call, more than 80 first-time guests attended in-person and 14 individuals were baptized.

Germantown hosted three services each week, featuring a variety of guest speakers and musical artists. To create a welcoming atmosphere at each service, Corey Johnson, Germantown pastor, partnered with Germantown’s Connect Team, including greeters, ushers and security as well as the hospitality, special events, media, praise and worship, and prayer teams. Online hosts Tenita Green and John Duke Hall Jr., hosted the broadcasts, expanding Germantown’s reach and engaging a broad virtual audience. The media team, directed by Andre Benson, provided a streaming experience that allowed online viewers to connect with the revival’s powerful messages. “Seeing the church come alive in prayer and worship was inspiring,” Benson shares. “Every service felt like a reminder of God’s transformative power.”

The Ignite series was comprised of several elements to foster connection and discipleship. A downloadable 31-day devotional and a comprehensive fasting guide supported participants in their personal spiritual journeys, fostering a sense of unity and purpose. Merchandise, such as T-shirts bearing the revival’s theme scripture, Jeremiah 20:9, symbolized the movement’s lasting impact. The revival also included a “Miracle Night,” with highlighting testimonies of answered prayers, personal breakthroughs and baptisms.

Johnson remarks, “This revival was an extraordinary time for our church family. It was a reminder of the fire God places in our hearts to serve and transform our world.”