Charismatic/Pentecostal Christians,Spirituality, and Treatment: The Revival Phenomenon

ABSTRACT

This article examines the practice of revival as a means of “treating” people with addictions. Revival is practiced widely in Charismatic/Pentecostal circles and many people believe that that their recovery from addictions would not have been possible without it. The practice is reviewed and suggestions are made as to how to provide evidence-based practice while recognizing the contributions of revival practice.