Reviving the Remnant:
Recovering God’s Plan for Awakening His Church
Newly Released Book!
The world feels broken. Congregations are struggling. Hope seems scarce. Yet David Woolverton believes this is the perfect environment for God to do what God has always done—raise up a remnant to awaken his church. God never stops working—especially within situations that seem impossible.
Reviving the Remnant recovers this hidden thread of renewal for today, showing how God uses ordinary, committed followers to awaken communities, revive hope, and restore what others have abandoned.
Using biblical stories, historical figures, and modern examples, Woolverton shows how God moves through small, faithful groups of people who refuse to give up—ordinary followers who spark renewal, restore hope, and breathe life into what others have written off. It’s not about programs or platforms. It’s about courage, persistent faith, and moving with the Spirit in messy, real-world places.
Whether you lead a church, a small group, or just your own everyday life, this book will help you recognize God’s hidden work and step into it. You’ll learn how God will use even a few devoted voices—living faithfully, creatively, and boldly—to turn the tide, reignite communities, and leave a lasting impact far beyond what you imagined.
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Praise for Reviving the Remnant:
“Reviving the Remnant is a powerful and timely call to weary pastors and lay leaders who still believe God can ignite revival through the faithful few. With biblical depth, personal vulnerability, and practical hope, David Woolverton reminds us that the Spirit often breathes fire into flickering embers—not celebrity stages. This book is a sacred spark for anyone daring to say ‘yes’ to God again.”
“This book serves as a lifeline for every pastor who has ever felt the weight of isolation or wondered if their efforts are in vain. With wisdom, honesty, and practical application, David Woolverton reassures weary shepherds that God is still at work, that a faithful remnant exists within their congregation, and that God seeks the faithful rather than celebrities to lead them. Each page offers hope, encouraging pastors to lift their eyes and seek out the few—the remnant—who are eager for a leader to ignite their missional hearts. If you need the courage to persevere and to believe that a prayer-filled, Holy Spirit-empowered, multiplying movement of the kingdom can still be sparked through your leadership, this book will renew your confidence and restore your joy in the calling that God has given you.”
“There are few books where I highlight something on nearly every page and actually read and ponder the study questions at the end of each chapter. But this is one of them. The author describes the church I long for, where people aren’t recruited to serve the organization’s needs, but where leaders “look for faithfulness in the shadows,” and “call out purpose in the overlooked.” Woolverton rightly pierces the heart with this admonition: “Churches need to stop simply filling slots and start casting vision. People don’t want to be cogs in a church machine—they want to be vital parts of something eternal.” His description of true revival sharply contrasts with the empty and unnourishing drink we’ve all taken at the well of celebrity churches and religious influencers. “In a culture that prizes charisma,” he writes, “churches can fall into the trap of mistaking stage presence for spiritual authority. But God doesn’t call the spotlighted—he calls the surrendered.” This book will bring a much-needed ecclesiastical sigh of relief. But it will also bring challenge that knocks the wind out of ego and influence.”
“Are you part of the tribe of believers who are still waiting to see the fulfillment of God’s promise for their community and ministry? Do you get weary in the waiting? Good news! Dr. Woolverton expertly chronicles the story of God empowering faithful people just like you throughout biblical and modern history to steward God’s greatest spiritual renewals. Filled with hope, Dr. Woolverton, shares heartfelt illustrations and encouraging principles of God’s paradoxical Kingdom where the least accomplish great things and the languishing are made strong. Dive into Reviving the Remnant for a fresh perspective, vital guidance for daily centering in the presence of God, and practical wisdom for leading others towards the next Awakening!”
“David Woolverton’s book, Reviving the Remnant, addresses an oftentimes misunderstood reality that faces all pastors—indeed, all of us involved in Christian ministry: burning out and/or feeling that we are alone in doing God’s work. Woolverton gently reminds us, in whatever situation we find ourselves, that God is always with us and He can significantly use us in our weakness. Drawing upon biblical examples and church history, as well as from his own personal life experiences, he shows that we are not alone, that there has always been a faithful remnant that God uses to complete his working in this world. I highly recommend this book for everyone in ministry who is feeling overburdened by the good work they are doing and are headed for burnout. Woolverton shows us that as we are revived, we can once again thrive in our ministries.”
“Reviving the Remnant is a salve for the weary souls of those in the church who feel worn out, worried, or discouraged about the future of the Body of Christ. In this book, David Woolverton eloquently establishes the biblical foundation of how low-burning embers often become the spark that ignites the blaze of a revival. This book is for anyone desperate to see a move of God but skeptical and distrustful of the modern Christian mega-church and celebrity culture. Woolverton redirects our focus toward what it means to be part of the unlikely leaders and ordinary saints who surrender to the “holy-hidden” work of God. He reminds us that opposition to our obedience is a confirmation from God, not an act of abandonment. Great remnant leaders persevere even without applause. This book challenges and encourages all who see themselves as “sideline saints” to press deeper into God’s presence and allow the fragrance of holy fire to pervade every situation, circumstance, and relationship they enter. Woolverton not only inspires us to commit ourselves to the secret work of remnant revival but also provides practical wisdom on how to identify and disciple remnant leaders. He teaches us to release them to use their own creative connection to the Holy Spirit to bring fresh expressions of Jesus’s heart to the world. This book is for anyone who has experienced burnout in ministry, felt overlooked by church leaders, or is simply hungry to see a move of God. Reading it, you will feel encouraged, empowered, and compelled to say “yes” to the secret, surrendered life of the remnant. As you apply its practical lessons, you will no doubt see the Lord move in and among your own community of faith.”
“What makes David Woolverton’s writing fantastic is that he is willing to delve deep into scripture and say what we already know but cannot hear due to culture’s grip upon our attention. Reviving the Remnant reframes leadership by ushering readers into a reality where true godly leaders understand pruning, wrestle with loss and lament, recognize how culture elevates personalities while diminishing wisdom, and seeks to initiate transformative action instead of bowing to human survival tendencies. Engage this book and prepare for God’s resurrection power to infuse you spiritually while he reassembles structurally what is broken and disconnected in your life and leadership.”
“David Woolverton makes a clear biblical case that God does not buy into the American idea of ministry success measured by crowds but rather is invested in faith-filled remnants. This book will be of great encouragement especially to pastors of modest sized churches who are committed to the exhortation of 1 Corinthians 4:2 to “be found faithful,” over and above any human measure of being “fruitful.””