What was the
Asbury Outpouring?
Resources to Explore
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The Outpouring Story - This is the Asbury University page with links to dozens of articles, stories, videos, and other resources.
When a Christian Revival Goes Viral - An Atlantic article that discusses the revival in light of historical patterns of American religious awakening and the unique context of contemporary spirituality.
We Are Witnessing a Surprising Work of God - A professor’s perspective on the Outpouring that echoes movements from Asbury’s past. It connects Methodist heritage of repentance, humility, and the Spirit’s presence.
Revival Has Come - An article that describes Asbury’s place within the history of campus revivals, emphasizing its multi-generational impact and the potential to spread to other campuses.
Seedbed library - Seedbed leadership helped to shepherd the Asbury Outpouring and produced a video series.
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.
February 8, 2023: A Chapel Service Transformed
The Asbury Outpouring:
A Spark Ignites
There is continued interest in Outpouring and Revival that was sparked by what happened at Asbury. The prayer of “Do it again, Lord” is whispered in prayer rooms around the country and what started that day as an ordinary chapel service at Asbury University was never meant to stay in that place. Hughes Auditorium was the focal point, but it was never intended to be a museum. People continue to visit with a hunger for more of God and yearn for the Holy Spirit’s presence to spread in unmistakable ways.
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.
