Revival is in the Air! How Communities are Responding A Month After the Martyr of Charlie Kirk

The last month has been the most gut-wrenching yet incredible in recent years. What we are witnessing as we continue to grieve the loss of Charlie Kirk is nothing short of miraculous. We are watching TRUE revival burn across our country and it is only gaining speed, and the angry leftist liberals have no answer for it.

Many evangelical leaders have embraced the language of martyrdom in describing Charlie Kirk's death. Pastor Gregory Johnson emphasized that "in our Christian tradition, the role of a martyr, the role of somebody who is killed for his faith, is a thing of admiration," noting that Kirk's message was fundamentally "a real call to faith and an invitation to live for Jesus Christ."

Christianity Today's Seth Troutt noted that for many Christians, Charlie Kirk "was a bold witness—unashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ and willing to champion countercultural truths, whether by advocating for the unborn or upholding a Christian vision of marriage and sexuality." Church leaders have praised his courage in openly defending Christian beliefs on college campuses and in public forums where such views are often unwelcome and unpopular.

Rabbi Sam Spector of Congregation Kol Ami observed that Kirk's method of engagement "was not hurting anybody," noting that he gave others the chance to share their perspectives through respectful dialogue.

Over the last month, pastors across the country prepared special messages for their congregations, with Pastor Gregory Johnson predicting "an influx of visitors similar to the Sundays following the 9/11 terrorist attacks" as people sought clarity and comfort. It is safe to say that almost every church has seen record numbers of visitors as people have come hungry, looking for answers.

The reality is that the way Charlie lived out his faith showed that Jesus is real and was alive in his life. People are tired of fake and the reality is that what the left has peddled for years has lost its luster. People can sense when truth is being shared.

As Christians, how do we fan the flame? Christianity Today outlined five key pastoral questions for church leaders: Who gets to narrate the world? Whom shall I send? Is Jesus Lord of all? Will I love my enemies? And what should I do next? These questions reflect the complexity of helping people through a moment that carries both theological and political weight.

It reminds me of the story in Luke 5 where four guys bring their paralyzed friend to Jesus, but the house is full. They cannot get in. Instead, they head to the roof, tear the tiles off, and lower him down to Jesus to be healed.

Now is the time for each of us to be one of those four friends. People we know and even those we don’t are trying to figure out how to handle this moment. It is our place to step in and lead them to Jesus.

Rather than retreating in fear, many Christian leaders are urging believers to honor Charlie Kirk's legacy by continuing to "walk unashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ, to say what we believe, to speak plainly, and to do so even in environments hostile to the authority of God."

I have seen more news people, pundits, and podcasters in the last month, stop what they are doing and claim Jesus as Lord. They have talked about their faith and the role Jesus plays in the their life.

If you watched Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, you saw it firsthand. We had many of our leaders claim Jesus as their personal Savior and then shared the gospel. Have you ever seen anything like this before?! I haven’t!

Founders Ministries declared that "our only hope is God" and that "there is no political solution to the crisis our nation faces." This perspective reflects a broader call among evangelical leaders to place ultimate trust in God rather than political solutions.

Pastor Chuck Beickel emphasized that it's "not too late" for America to recover from polarization, stressing that more people need to speak up without fear as Charlie Kirk did.

Charlie Kirk’s own words have taken on new meaning for many: "When things are moving very fast and people are losing their minds, it's important to stay grounded. Turn off your phone, read scripture, spend time with friends."

Pastor Johnson expressed hope that the tragedy could inspire young people to "step into faith from being on the periphery and become an army of devoted followers who meet hate with love." It is the youth of our country that are now carrying us to Jesus and it is incredible.

Here is the question that I keep asking myself, what are YOU doing to reach people? How are YOU acting in bold faith and taking people to Jesus like the friends in Luke 5? What will YOU do to make a difference in such a time as this? May we not waste this opportunity but instead help to change the trajectory of just one.

Sources

https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/15/us/conservative-evangelical-leaders-charlie-kirk

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/09/how-should-pastors-respond-to-charlie-kirks-assassination/

https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/15/us/conservative-evangelical-leaders-charlie-kirk

https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/charlie-kirk-shooting-investigation-09-16-25