Meet the Pastors, Evangelists, and Voices Reigniting the Revival Across the U.S.
As spiritual hunger surges across the United States, a new generation of revivalists is stepping into the spotlight. Some are seasoned evangelists who’ve labored for decades; others are younger voices leveraging media and music to reach the masses. Together, they are helping stir what many believe will be the 5th Great Awakening in American history.
A new wave of revival is sweeping across America. From mass baptisms to viral worship, meet the leaders — including Sean Feucht, Greg Laurie, Che Ahn, and Bryce Crawford — shaping what many are calling the 5th Great Awakening Here are 10 of the most influential modern-day revivalists:
1. Greg Laurie
Known For: Pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, Harvest Crusades, inspiration behind Jesus Revolution
Impact: Saved during the Jesus Movement and launched into ministry through a Riverside, CA Bible study turned church, Greg’s massive evangelistic events – Harvest Crusades, have led millions to Christ. His 2023 mass baptism at Pirate’s Cove, mirroring the Jesus Movement, marked one of the largest baptisms in modern American history and is an annual staple event in SoCal.
2. Sean Feucht
Known For: Worship leader, founder of Let Us Worship
Impact: What began as open-air worship gatherings during COVID lockdowns has turned into a national movement. Sean has hosted revival events across all 50 states and now into Canada, blending worship, prayer, public declaration of faith, and pushing back against cultural Marxism, anarchy, and the woke mind virus.
3. Lou Engle
Known For: Co-Founder of The Call, The Send, passionate intercessor
Impact: With his unmistakable groan of prayer, Lou has led hundreds of thousands in corporate fasting and repentance, calling the nation back to God with stadium-sized prayer rallies.
4. Che Ahn
Known For: Co-founder of The Call, Senior Pastor of Harvest Rock Church, current CA gubernatorial candidate
Impact: Che has been a pioneering voice in revival and reformation, advocating both spiritual renewal and cultural engagement through political action and apostolic leadership. Founder of the HIM network of ministries and churches, Che leads an apostolic network around the globe.
5. Pastor Mark Francey
Known For: Baptize California, Baptize America, Pastor of Oceans Church
Impact: Francey has become a leading voice for baptisms in Southern California and around the country, hosting large gatherings at Newport and Huntington Beaches, along with a national movement of Baptism through Baptize America events that are drawing in hungry hearts.
6. Mando Matthews
Known For: Founder of Hope California
Impact: Mando leads a growing grassroots revival movement aimed at uniting churches and cities across California. With statewide worship events, Hope California is mobilizing thousands for prayer and evangelism culminating in a stadium event at USC this April – marking the 120th anniversary of the Azusa Street Revival.
7. Forrest Frank
Known For: Musician, viral Christian music
Impact: Forrest’s worship projects has reached millions online, reimagining worship for a new generation and helping spark faith in Gen Z through platforms like TikTok and Spotify. His top songs have landed him amongst the biggest names in music pointing people to the Only Name that saves, Jesus Christ.
8. Brandon Lake
Known For: Worship leader and songwriter with Bethel Music and Maverick City
Impact: Lake’s anthems like “Gratitude” and “Too Good To Not Believe” have become spiritual fuel for revival meetings, youth gatherings, and altar calls across the world. The songs are not only topping the Billboard charts, but also igniting a generation hungry for God.
9. Tommie Zito
Known For: American Awakening
Impact: For over two decades, Zito has led citywide crusades across North America. His ministry emphasizes personal evangelism and city transformation, sparking powerful moves of God and mobilizing believers into the streets with evangelism, wherever he goes.
10. Bryce Crawford
Known For: Revival-focused podcaster and evangelist
Impact: Bryce is capturing and amplifying the stories of awakening across the country. Through interviews, preaching, and digital content, he’s becoming a key voice for the emerging revival generation.
11. Franklin Graham
Known for: Evangelism, God Loves You Tour, Disaster Aid
Impact: As the son of the legendary Billy Graham, Franklin Graham has carved out his own powerful path as a revivalist, leading the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan’s Purse. Graham has remained unwavering in his commitment to proclaiming the gospel in a culture desperate for moral clarity and spiritual hope. His uncompromising stand on issues of faith, morality, and the sanctity of life has made him a prophetic voice in modern America, continuing the legacy of national revival and repentance.
12. Joel Mott
Known For: CA Will Be Saved
Impact: CA Will Be Saved is a powerful revival movement with a vision to see the state of California saturated with the gospel and awakened by the power of the Holy Spirit. What began as prayer and worship gatherings has grown into mass evangelism events, baptisms, and youth revival across cities like San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles.
🔥 Conclusion
From beach baptisms and TikTok testimonies to grassroots prayer gatherings, America is witnessing the rise of a fresh move of God. These modern revivalists are helping fans the flames—pointing the nation back to Jesus at a time when it’s never been more needed.
