11/08/2026
It was great to have Rachel with us at GLO Europe Mission Mini Bible School this year so delighted to see she has contributed to the latest editions of Perspectives periodical- available NOW from The GLO Bookshop, only £5 :-)
Our most recent Perspectives Periodical (Summer 2026) was titled 'Signs of Awakening? - Grasping the Opportunity'. Various writers explore the current revival of interest in Christianity and practical ways local churches can respond. One of our articles was written by Rachel Jordan-Wolf and here is an excerpt from her article. What do you think?
..We see a shift. Faith has moved from the fringes to be part of a generation’s normal conversation. Faith having a high profile is coupled with a more negative influence driving people to something transcendent. The rise of pressure, anxiety and isolation from social media, secularism and individualism. Gen Z’s life is mediated by hyper-connectivity and a relentless flood of information. Many feel deeply unsettled by the promises of secular culture, material success, social media status, and endless self-optimisation, that has failed them. They’re searching with unusual earnestness for something that is meaningful. That search is increasingly drawing them to ancient forms of faith and the compelling figure of Jesus....
Dr Rachel Jordan-Wolf: Rachel is the Executive Director of HOPE Together. She has always been passionate that others meet and come to know Jesus Christ. She has worked with YWAM amongst prostitutes in the red-light district of Amsterdam and has done a PhD at Kings College London. In her current role she travels round the UK speaking on mission today, oversees research, creates resources, and catalyses initiatives that inspire local churches to reach out to others with the good news of Jesus. She is the author of the Talking Jesus research report widely used across the UK to shape Evangelism practice. She is married to Darren, who is a church planter in East London where she is also very much involved
This excerpt is from GLO Publishing Perspectives Periodical 81 Summer 2026. To order the full periodical in either print or digital versions, please either contact [email protected] or you can order via this Google Forms link -
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