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GLOBAL AWAKENING

Our Heart

For all believers everywhere, we present an opportunity to receive power from God. We offer ourselves as evidence that God uses the unqualified when we’re willing to take a risk. We strengthen each other through community & theology, and we call out to all those who feel ill-equipped, isolated, and hungry, saying: you belong.

To the sick, we offer a community of faith that will believe for your healing.
To the skeptic, we offer our stories and our lives as fruit of Jesus’ work.

Come receive from God what you need, come learn how to take risks in your faith, come join us as we each fulfill God’s dream for us. We are a global community of believers empowered to awaken the world.

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A History of Revival

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Global Awakening was birthed by Randy Clark in January 1994 as a result of God using him to bring the fire of revival to the Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship. This ministry was birthed in the greatest revival movement of the last half of the 20th Century, a move of God resulting in the longest protracted meeting in the history of North America.

During the first year, the “Blessing” spread to 55,000 churches around the world. Over three million people visited the church during those first few years; thousands were rededicated and saved and thousands more were empowered and equipped to minister more effectively.

What Makes Us Unique

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This, the first statement in the heart of Global Awakening also represents the first step of the process we all walk through: receiving power from God. In John 15:5 Jesus says, “I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing,” and again in Mark 10:27 he says, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.” (NLT)

Whatever God has called you to do, whoever He has designed you to be, it all starts with waiting on God and receiving from Him. We happily look to our Father for provision in all things, and our vision as a ministry stands upon this foundation. Without Him we can do nothing, but with God all things are possible.

The second statement in our heart is a key component to what makes Global Awakening unique: it’s the “little ol’ me’s” that God chooses to do amazing things. 1 Corinthians 1:27 says, “God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful.” (NLT) Jesus qualifies us for what He calls us to do. It is not our own work, training, or preparedness which enables us to be used by God; rather it is a willingness to take a risk with God. To step out onto the water like Peter did, keeping our eyes on Jesus as we follow Him out onto the deep waters of God’s miraculous power. At Global Awakening, our story is built on the belief that God wants to use you, and we offer up our own experiences as a testimony that taking a risk in faith reaps miraculous results. All it requires is willingness to take a risk with God.

The third line of our vision statement makes it clear why we make room for community and friendship, and why we offer theological training. 3 John 1:2 says, “Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.” (NASB) We prosper as our souls prosper, and our souls need to know who God is. We need each other; to belong; to be loved and to love. Hebrews 10:24 encourages us all to continue to “spur one another on toward love and good deeds” These verses, among many others show us that our unity as believers is a vehicle for us to mature and grow in every way. Truly, we need each other. In this context, we see the gifts of Ephesians 4:11 given to us to train us up and bring us into fullness.

2 Corinthians 5 tells us that through Christ, God has reconciled us to Himself, and that through our faith in Him, God makes us ministers of reconciliation to the world. So like Wisdom in the book of Proverbs, we stand and cry aloud to all who will hear, saying “You belong. You have a family. You can be known & loved. God has made the way for you to be a part of His great family, and you don’t have to work to measure up! The door stands open.” One of the things that is distinct about Global Awakening is that we have an incredibly broad mixture of people in our community. We are not all alike, because we are called to build bridges among the body of Christ. Just as Jesus called theologically untrained fishermen to be His disciples, so we call out to all those who feel ill-equipped and isolated. There’s nothing special about us that qualifies us to be used by God!

God is a wonder working God, and when you take part in Global Awakening, you encounter a community of believers who will believe for your complete wholeness. This is what family should be, and it’s what we strive to be. In every opportunity we offer, we are inspired by Luke 5:18–25: Some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a sleeping mat. They tried to take him inside to Jesus, but they couldn’t reach him…so they went up to the roof and took off some tiles. Then they lowered the sick man on his mat down into the crowd, right in front of Jesus. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the man, “Young man, your sins are forgiven.…Stand up, pick up your mat, and go home!” And immediately, as everyone watched, the man jumped up, picked up his mat, and went home praising God. It was the faith of the man’s friends that moved Jesus to heal him, and this is what we can all be for each other.

Have you ever wondered why we make such a big deal out of testimonies? This is why! We prioritize having times for testimonies in our meetings, on our trips, in our schools, etc because we want you to know that God uses the unqualified to do amazing things. Be inspired as you hear others like you tell how they encountered God’s goodness and power. Everyone goes through times of dryness and doubt, and we all need to be reminded of how good, how near, how ready to save our God is. When you see your peers testify of how God has healed them, empowered them, and challenged them, you are reminded that the same can—and will—happen in and through you. Revelation 19:10 says, “the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” Part of what this means is when you hear a testimony of what Jesus has done, it is a prophetic message that the same can happen in your life.

This is a re-wording of the Global Awakening Process, and is part of what makes us unique. Every opportunity Global Awakening offers follows the same formula and walks you through this process:

Step 1: Receive Power From God.
Step 2: Take Your Risk.
Step 3: Fulfill Your Destiny.

Our opportunities, be it events, international trips, education, resources, or the Network are all opportunities for you to encounter God, to be inspired to take a leap of faith in your own way for your own life, and to pursue God’s unique calling for you. Whether you are a plumber, a stock broker, a teacher, or a traveling minister, there is more for you, and we exist to equip you on the path of God’s dream for you.

This is the distillation of all we are and all we hope for. We are pursuing more than a localized revival and are not content with a small outpouring. We see a coming revival which breaks the bounds of what we have known and can only be described as a global great awakening. When you have dramatic encounters with the Holy Spirit in our meetings, they happen so that you can go back home and change your world. We do not pursue the experiences for their own sake, but rather they gain value in how they empower us to go and awaken those around us to all that God is. You are an agent of awakening. All of creation longs to see God’s people everywhere awakened to who they are and who God is. Let us join together in this pursuit, that we might see the world truly awakened to the greatness, the goodness, the splendor of our God.

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Global Awakening Speakers

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Dr. Randy Clark

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Dr. Tom Jones

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Charity Cook

Charity's Bio

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William Wood

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Dr. Mike Hutchings

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Brian Starley

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Richie Seltzer

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Camden Starley

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Global Awakening Staff

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DR. RANDY CLARK
Founder and President. Contact: clarkassistant@globalawakening.com

DEANNE CLARK
Co-Founder. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866

DR. TOM JONES
Vice President. Contact: charity@globalawakening.com

JOSH CLARK
Chief Operating Officer. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866 ext. 115. josh.clark@globalawakening.com

CHARITY COOK
Executive Assistant to Dr. Jones. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866 ext. 129. charity@globalawakening.com

VICTORIA WEST HENADY
Executive & Travel Assistant to Dr. Clark, Dance Revelation Administrator, and Special Events Coordinator. Contact: +1 (717) 796-6010. vicki@globalawakening.com or dr@dancerevelation.com for Dance Revelation inquiries.

TONYA CLARK
Director of Events. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866 ext. 116. tonya.clark@globalawakening.com

TJ MELLO
Senior Events Coordinator. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866 ext. 120. events@globalawakening.com

BEKAH DUBOSE
Events Coordinator. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866 ext. 113. events@globalawakening.com

PAT BOCK
Director of Trips and Building Manager. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866. pat@globalawakening.com

DANNY GUTSHALL
Trips Administrator. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866 ext. 133. danny.gutshall@globalawakening.com

AMANDA KANAGARATNAM
Trips Administrator. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866 ext. 132. amanda.k@globalawakening.com

DR. MIKE HUTCHINGS
Director of Global Awakening School of Ministry and Global Certification Programs. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866 ext. 131. mike.hutchings@globalawakening.com

TOM HOLLOWAY
Global School Assistant Director. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866 ext. 130. tom.holloway@globalawakening.com

DANIEL MOONEY
First Year Students’ Pastor, Administrator of Global School Online and Summer Intensive. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866 ext. 141. daniel.mooney@globalawakening.com

KATHY DORRELL
Second Year Students’ Pastor, Administrator of Global School On-Site Second Year. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866 ext. 123.

JOE SHERRY
Admissions & Media Coordinator. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866 ext. 143. admissions@globalawakening.com

REMY LEHNER
College of Ministry Administrator. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866. remy.lehner@globalawakening.com

SARA FINKELSTEIN
Global Awakening Theological Seminary, Doctoral Registrar, Administrative Assistant to Dr. Tom Jones and Charity Cook. Contact + (717) 796-9866 ext. 154 sara.finkelstein@globalawakening.com

MIKE VAN’T HUL
Director. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866 ext 158. mike.vanthul@globalawakening.com

KYLER TEMPLE
Assistant Director of Network. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866 ext 137. kyler.temple@globalawakening.com

RYAN WALDROOP
Administrative Assistant. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866 ext 159. ryan.waldroop@globalawakening.com

MARK HENDRICKS
Director of Store. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866 ext 112. bookstore@globalawakening.com

MARK BROWNING
Traveling Bookstore Manager. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866 ext 125. bookstore@globalawakening.com

SONYA STONE
Bookstore Administrator. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866 ext 110. bookstore@globalawakening.com

JOSIAH CLARK
Media Production. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866 ext 155. jclark@globalawakening.com

PAUL SMITH
Video Producer. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9855 ext 155. paul.smith@globalawakening.com

ELIJAH DIONNE
Video Producer. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866 ext 155. elijah.dionne@globalawakening.com

EMILY PRATT
Senior Graphic Designer. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866 ext 118. emily.bean@globalawakening.com

KATHERINE BURNETT
Director. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866 ext 121. katherine.burnett@globalawakening.com

RACHEL MEYERS
Partner Relations Minister. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866 ext 126. rachel.myers@globalawakening.com

RIESA PETRUZZI
Partner Relations Minister. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866 ext 155. riesa.petruzzi@globalawakening.com

PAT BOCK
Director of Trips and Building Manager. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866 ext 138. pat@globalawakening.com

LAUREN PALAZZO
Receptionist. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866 ext 122. goglobal@globalawakening.com

PATRICK HAYE
Custodian. Contact: maintenance@globalawakening.com

VALYSSA BOCK
Global Café Manager. Contact: valyssa.bock@globalawakening.com

JOHANNAH LEACH
Dance Revelation Director. Contact: +1 (717) 796-6010 dr@dancerevelation.com or johannah@globalawakening.com for non-Dance inquiries.

VICTORIA WEST HENADY
Executive & Travel Assistant to Dr. Clark, Josh Clark, and Dance Revelation Administrator. Contact: +1 (717) 796-6010. vicki@globalawakening.com or dr@dancerevelation.com for Dance Revelation inquiries.

For a complete listing of Dance Revelation staff and instructors, visit the Dance Revelation website.

BILL DORRELL
Director of Finance and Human Resources. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866 ext. 134. bill.dorrell@globalawakening.com

JOEL COOK
Staff Accountant. Contact: +1 (717)796-9866 ext. 144. joel.cook@globalawakening.com

ELISHA EWERT
Data Analyst & HR Specialist. Contact: +1 (717) 796-9866 ext. 163. elisha.ewert@globalawakening.com

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FAQs

What religion is Randy Clark? ›

Like many Christians, he suffered persecution, experienced failures, and witnessed disappointments, but Randy let none of these detour his heart's course. He stood steadfast in his beliefs and resolved to see the Lord's blessing in his life, especially in the areas of healing, deliverance, and impartation.

What are the beliefs of the Global Awakening? ›

WE BELIEVE that God's kingdom is everlasting. From His throne, through His Son, His eternal Word, God created, upholds, and governs all that exists: the heavenly places, the angelic hosts, the universe, the earth, every living thing, and mankind.

Who is the founder of Global Awakening? ›

Global Awakening - Healing and Revival Ministry Founded by Randy Clark.

Is Randy Clark divorced? ›

In 1975, Clark married DeAnne Davenport, who is his wife today.

Where did Randy Clark go to school? ›

I completed a Masters of Divinity at 25 in 1977 from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and my Bachelors at 22 from Oakland City University (General Baptist). My major, minor, and all electives were in Religious Studies. I have a Th. D from Primus University (Charismatic orientation).

Is Randy from Alabama married? ›

Randy is married with three children. After graduating from Fort Payne High School, Randy attended Jacksonville State University. Randy's hobbies include watching sports of all kinds, writing short stories, and composing poetry.

What denomination is United Theological Seminary? ›

Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, United Theological Seminary is a Christian graduate school in the Dayton metro area. UTS offers four master's degrees in Divinity, Ministry, Theological Studies, and Christian Ministries as well as a doctorate in Ministry.

What religion is the Awakening Church? ›

They reflect the basic tenets of historical, evangelical Christianity. About God – There is one God the Creator, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit (Matt 28:19; 2 Cor 13:14).

What religion is the Great Awakening? ›

The Great Awakening was a series of religious revivals in American Christian history. Historians and theologians identify three, or sometimes four, waves of increased religious enthusiasm between the early 18th century and the late 20th century.

What is the Apostolic Network of Global Awakening? ›

The mission of Apostolic Network of Global Awakening is to connect pastors and leaders from around the world and different streams of Christianity in order to train, equip, and send out laypeople empowered with the Holy Spirit to affect their city, region, and nation.

Who were the pastors of the Great Awakening? ›

The major figures of the Great Awakening, such as George Whitefield, Jonathan Edwards, Gilbert Tennent, Jonathan Dickinson, and Samuel Davies, were moderate evangelicals who preached a pietistic form of Calvinism heavily influenced by the Puritan tradition, which held that religion was not only an intellectual exercise ...

Who was the father of the Great Awakening? ›

Most historians consider Jonathan Edwards, a Northampton Anglican minister, one of the chief fathers of the Great Awakening. Edwards' message centered on the idea that humans were sinners, God was an angry judge and individuals needed to ask for forgiveness. He also preached justification by faith alone.

What happened at the Toronto blessing? ›

The 'Toronto Blessing' is a form of religious experience characterized by many unusual physical phenomena — such as bodily weakness and falling to the ground; shaking, trembling and convulsive bodily movements; uncontrollable laughter or wailing and inconsolable weeping; apparent drunkenness; animal sounds; and intense ...

Who is Randy Clark country singer? ›

Randy Clark is a singer/songwriter/country recording artist that lives in Grampian, PA.. He has recorded 3 albums to date in Nashville TN at Hilltop Studios. His debut album was called ONE LIFE and featured 10 songs that Randy had been working on for a few years prior to going to Nashville.

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