Abilene, TX — On February 8, 2023, the Holy Spirit moved powerfully among the students of Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. This event ignited a spontaneous revival that lasted sixteen days. What began as a small gathering of students and staff lingering after chapel grew quickly into a global movement. The event attracted over fifty thousand individuals from around the world to experience God’s transformative presence in the Hughes Auditorium. During this time of vibrant, 24-hour worship, many individuals sought after counsel, confessed their sins, and reoriented their lives toward God.
While revivals have occurred throughout history, this event gained unprecedented attention due to the widespread use of social media and press coverage by both national and international news outlets. Cooperating with the Holy Spirit: Theological and Practical Reflections on the Asbury Outpouring by Rev. Dr. Suzanne Nicholson recounts the events of the Asbury Outpouring. It provides first hand insights into the spiritual movement; offers biblical, historical, and theological reflections on revivals and God’s redemptive work; and concludes with practical guidance for church leaders.
“For years, we’ll be discovering the thousands upon thousands of ways God moved through this outpouring. Having this journal of how it unfolded at ‘ground zero,’ told by voices who were there serving the cause, is such a gift to the Church. Their stories will help all of us connect and process our own experiences even as we continue to carry this fire out into the world.”
—Carolyn Moore, Bishop, Global Methodist Church, and author of Supernatural: Experiencing the Power of God’s Kingdom
Rev. Dr. Suzanne Nicholson is a distinguished scholar and educator in the field of New Testament studies. Currently, she serves as a professor at Asbury University. She has previously taught at Malone University in Canton, Ohio. Dr. Nicholson holds a Ph.D. in New Testament Studies from the University of Durham in England, an M.Div. from Asbury Theological Seminary, and a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Minnesota. In addition to her academic work, Dr. Nicholson is an elder in the Global Methodist Church, where she contributes to the life and leadership of the denomination. She is also the assistant lead editor of Firebrand magazine, a platform for theological reflection and ministry insights. Her work bridges the worlds of scholarship, pastoral ministry, and Christian Leadership. Dr. Nicholson and her husband have two adult children, and she is deeply committed to both the academic and spiritual formation of students, seeking to equip them for lives of faith and service in the world.
Cooperating with the Holy Spirit
By Rev. Dr. Suzanne Nicholson
February 2025, Softcover
272 Pages, $24.99
ISBN: 9781684262328
Media Contact: Kaylin Graves, publicity@leafwoodpublishers.com
