What was the
Asbury Outpouring?
February 8, 2023: A Chapel Service Transformed
The Asbury Outpouring:
A Spark Ignites
What started as an ordinary chapel service at Asbury University turned into something extraordinary. Students lingered at the altar after the service ended, unaware that their hunger for more of God would ignite a movement. The Holy Spirit’s presence became unmistakable, and what began with a few grew into 16 days of uninterrupted worship and prayer.
God's Spirit Moves Beyond Campus
A Global Awakening:
The World Listens
As word of the Outpouring spread through social media and online platforms, people from around the globe took notice. What began as a quiet response among Asbury students rapidly became a global event. Millions watched, shared, and prayed as the Holy Spirit began stirring hearts worldwide. Students from hundreds of universities and visitors from countless countries arrived at Asbury, all drawn by a simple but profound desire: to experience more of God’s presence.
More Love, More Presence, More Change
A Hungry Generation Responds
In the hearts of all who came, there was a deep desire for something more. More love. More of God’s presence. More change. For many, the Outpouring was an invitation to set aside distractions and enter into a life-transforming moment. As students, pastors, and families gathered, lives were being changed—stories of salvation, miracles, reconciliation, and deep personal healing began to pour in.
Helping to Shape a Holy Moment
Bud Simon’s Role in the Outpouring
As a friend of Asbury University and a leader experienced in prayer ministry, Bud Simon arrived in the early days of the Outpouring. With years of experience training churches and communities in Spirit-led prayer, Bud was invited to help guide this sacred time. Hughes Auditorium became a place where prayer, worship, and spiritual hunger flowed together seamlessly. Bud was there to help organize, oversee, and teach those wanting to participate in the life-giving work of prayer ministry.
A Meeting Place Between Humanity and God
The Sacred Space of Prayer Ministry
Prayer ministry was at the heart of the Asbury Outpouring, and Bud Simon’s role was to ensure it remained anchored in humility, expectation, and deep connection with God. At the altar, people encountered the Spirit of God in profound ways.
Bud’s teaching helped others learn to listen, intercede, and join God in His work, treating the space as holy ground where healing and freedom occurred. This work was not just for the moment—it was a model for how prayer ministry can invite God's presence into any community.
Stewarding the Gift of Prayer Ministry
Carrying the Lessons Forward
The Asbury Outpouring offered rich lessons on the power of prayer and the role of prayer ministry in sparking spiritual renewal. These lessons are not just for those who were there - they are a stewardship for the Church today. Bud continues to share these insights in churches, conferences, and academic settings, helping others understand how prayer ministry, when done with the character of Christ, can lead to genuine healing and transformation.
Join Bud Simon in Creating Expectant Communities
An Invitation to Deeper Prayer
The Asbury Outpouring may have ended, but its impact continues. Prayer remains a powerful tool for bringing God’s love and presence into communities around the world. Bud Simon invites churches and faith communities to experience this by hosting transformative prayer ministry training sessions. Together, we can create expectant communities where God moves, people are healed, and lives are transformed.
Invite Bud to speak and train your community, and be part of what God is doing today.
