The Power of Surrender Breaking Through to Revival

Michael Catt, senior pastor of Sherwood Baptist Church and executive producer of hit filmsFacing the GiantsandFireproof, believes the word "revival" has been used in so many ways as to lose its meaning altogether. The Power of Surrender, his third book in the ReFRESH series (afterThe Power of DesperationandThe Power of Persistence) reminds the church that "revival" really means (1) focusing on confession and cleansing, (2) making repentence and restoration a priority, and (3) walking in the fullness of the Holy Spirit and abiding in Christ. Surrender is the key to revival which is the key to spreading the gospel. Catt has witnessed the fruits of these disciplines at his congregation firsthand: "We are now seeing people walk through the baptismal waters. People are being saved. Members are inviting their lost friends and unchurched neighbors. Attendance shot up. Why? Revival produces evangelism."

Michael Catt has served as senior pastor of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia, since 1989 and is executive producer of the popular Facing the Giants and Fireproof films that originated from the congregation. He also authored Prepare for Rain and Fireproof Your Life and is founder of the ReFRESH revival conference. Michael and his wife, Terri, have two childre