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[[File:Tent Revival tent (Pennsylvania 2008).jpg|thumb|A marquee tent set up for a tent revival in rural Pennsylvania, 2008]]
[[File:Tent Revival tent (Pennsylvania 2008).jpg|thumb|A marquee tent set up for a tent revival in rural Pennsylvania, 2008]]
A '''tent revival''' is a gathering of [[Christian worship]]ers in a [[tent]] erected specifically for [[revival meeting]]s, [[healing crusade]]s, and church rallies. Tent revivals have had both local and national ministries.
'''Tent revivals''', also known as '''tent meetings''', are a gathering of [[Christian worship]]ers in a [[tent]] erected specifically for [[revival meeting]]s, [[evangelism]], and [[healing crusade]]s. Tent revivals have had both local and national ministries.


The tent revival is a development of the old [[camp meeting]]s in which religious people gathered to hear a preacher. In the continental United States, tent revivals have ranged from small, locally based tents holding perhaps a hundred to large organizations with a fleet of trucks and tents able to hold thousands.
The tent revival is generally a large tent or tents erected for a community gathering in which people gather to hear a preacher in hopes of healing, peace, forgiveness, etc. In the continental United States, from an administrative perspective tent revivals have ranged from small, locally based tents holding as few as a hundred people to large organizations with a fleet of trucks and tents able to hold thousands.


Most tent revivals in the U.S. have been held by [[Pentecostal]] or [[Holiness movement|Holiness Christians]] who not only adhered to [[evangelicalism]] but believed in speaking in tongues ([[glossolalia]]), healing the chronically ill, and in some cases resurrecting the dead. As radio and television began to play an increasingly important part in American culture, some preachers such as [[Oral Roberts]], a very successful tent revivalist, made the transition to these media. Such pioneers were the early [[televangelist]]s. Other evangelists who have been noted for their continued use of tents in crusades include David Terrell,<ref>[http://davidterrell.org/revivalschedule.html] {{dead link|date=May 2017}}</ref> [[R.W. Schambach]], [[Reinhard Bonnke]] and [[Jorge Armando Pérez|J. A. Pérez]].<ref>[http://www.japerez.us/photos/all-photos/109-history-archives] {{dead link|date=May 2017}}</ref>
Most tent revivals in the U.S. have been held by [[Methodism|Methodist]] Christians (inclusive of the [[holiness movement]]),<ref name="Durham2003">{{cite web |last1=Durham |first1=Erika E. |title=Methodist revival to be held in tent |url=https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/article/Methodist-revival-to-be-held-in-tent-9820520.php|publisher=[[Houston Chronicle]] |access-date=29 April 2024 |language=English |date=16 October 2003}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wilsontimes.com/stories/winstead-united-methodist-church-plans-tent-revival,122967|title=Winstead United Methodist Church plans tent revival|date=23 April 2018|publisher=The Wilson Times|language=en|access-date=9 June 2018}}</ref> as well as [[Pentecostalism|Pentecostal]] [[Christians]]. Some tent meetings are [[ecumenical]], with the participation of Christian preachers from different denominations.<ref name="Tabler2019">{{cite web |last1=Tabler |first1=Dave |title=That old-time Appalachian tent revival |url=https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2019/07/that-old-time-tent-revival.html |publisher=Appalachian History |access-date=4 June 2021 |language=English |date=18 July 2019}}</ref> As tent revivals are held outdoors, they have attracted people who after hearing the preaching undergo a [[born again|conversion experience]] and join a local Christian church.<ref name="Sorensen2010">{{cite web |last1=Sorensen |first1=Karen |title=Faith: The rise and fall of tent revival church services |url=https://www.tauntongazette.com/article/20100616/NEWS/306169952 |publisher=[[Taunton Daily Gazette]] |access-date=4 June 2021 |language=English |date=16 June 2010}}</ref> With radio and television playing an increasingly important part in American culture, some preachers such as [[Oral Roberts]], a very successful tent revivalist, made the transition to these media. Such pioneers were the early [[televangelist]]s. Other evangelists who have been noted for their continued use of tents in crusades include David Terrell,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://davidterrell.org/revivalschedule.html |title = Brother David Terrell |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120709090738/http://davidterrell.org/revivalschedule.html |archive-date=9 July 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> [[R.W. Schambach]], [[Reinhard Bonnke]] and [[Jorge Armando Pérez|J. A. Pérez]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.japerez.us/photos/all-photos/109-history-archives |title= Ja Perez association — Photos by Events HISTORY ARCHIVES |access-date=2014-11-12 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113013437/http://www.japerez.us/photos/all-photos/109-history-archives |archive-date=2014-11-13 }}</ref>

==Practice by denomination==
In [[Methodism]] (inclusive of the [[holiness movement]]), tent revivals occur at various parts of the year, especially in the summer, for preaching the doctrines of the [[born again#Methodism|New Birth]] (first work of grace) and [[Entire Sanctification]] (second work of grace).<ref name="Olson2005">{{cite book |last1=Olson |first1=Roger E. |title=The SCM Press A-Z of Evangelical Theology |date=2005 |publisher=Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd |isbn=978-0-334-04011-8 |page=22 |language=English}}</ref>

Among [[Baptist]]s, preachers at tent revivals focus their sermons on the New Birth with those receiving it undergoing [[baptism]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Maynard |first1=Mark |title=Riverfront tent revival brings 'holy chaos' as dozens come to Christ - Baptist Press |url=https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/riverfront-tent-revival-brings-holy-chaos-as-dozens-come-to-christ/ |publisher=Baptist Press |access-date=4 June 2021 |language=English |date=1 October 2019}}</ref>


==Cultural representations==
==Cultural representations==
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*''[[Elmer Gantry]]'', a novel by [[Sinclair Lewis]]
*''[[Elmer Gantry]]'', a novel by [[Sinclair Lewis]]
*''[[Resurrection (1980 film)|Resurrection]]'', a film with [[Ellen Burstyn]] and [[Sam Shepard]]
*''[[Resurrection (1980 film)|Resurrection]]'', a film with [[Ellen Burstyn]] and [[Sam Shepard]]
*''[[Marjoe]]'', 1972 documentary film that follows evangelist [[Marjoe Gortner]]
*''[[Joshua (2002 film)|Joshua]]'', a film with [[F. Murray Abraham]]
*''[[Joshua (2002 film)|Joshua]]'', a film with [[F. Murray Abraham]]
*"[[Leap of Faith (film)]]", a film with [[Steve Martin]] and [[Liam Neeson]]
*[[Leap of Faith (film)|Leap of Faith]], a 1992 film with [[Steve Martin]] and [[Liam Neeson]]
*''[[True Detective (TV series)#Season 1|True Detective (Season 1)]]'', starring [[Matthew McConaughey]] and [[Woody Harrelson]]
*''[[Blues Brothers 2000]]'', a film with [[Dan Aykroyd]] and [[John Goodman]]
*''[[True Detective]] ([[True Detective (season 1)|Season 1]])'', starring [[Matthew McConaughey]] and [[Woody Harrelson]]
*''[[Faith Off]]'', an episode of [[The Simpsons]]
*''[[Justified (TV series)]]'', Season 4
*[[The Night of the Hunter (film)|The Night of the Hunter]], a film with [[Robert Mitchum]] and [[Shelley Winters]]
*[[Elvis (2022 film)|''Elvis'']], 2022 film directed by [[Baz Luhrmann]] and starring [[Austin Butler]]


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Brush arbor revival]]
* [[Camp meeting]]
* [[Revival meeting]]
* [[Chautauqua]]
* [[Chautauqua]]


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==Bibliography==
==Bibliography==
* Sims, Patsy. ''Can Somebody Shout Amen!: Inside the Tents and Tabernacles of American Revivalists''. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1988. ISBN 0-8131-0886-1
* Sims, Patsy. ''Can Somebody Shout Amen!: Inside the Tents and Tabernacles of American Revivalists''. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1988. {{ISBN|0-8131-0886-1}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069333555873 Campmeeting & Tent Revival announcements - Holiness Methodist]
* [http://www.tent-revival.org/ Early Texas Tent Revivals] - Information on early 1900s tent revivals in West Texas.
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110925213017/http://www.tent-revival.org/ Early Texas Tent Revivals] - Information on early 1900s tent revivals in West Texas.
* [http://www.japerez.us/photos/all-photos/109-history-archives History Archives, Tent Revivals by J.A. Pérez]
* [http://www.japerez.us/photos/all-photos/109-history-archives History Archives, Tent Revivals by J.A. Pérez]

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[[Category:Charismatic and Pentecostal Christianity]]
[[Category:Charismatic and Pentecostal Christianity]]

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A marquee tent set up for a tent revival in rural Pennsylvania, 2008

Tent revivals, also known as tent meetings, are a gathering of Christian worshipers in a tent erected specifically for revival meetings, evangelism, and healing crusades. Tent revivals have had both local and national ministries.

The tent revival is generally a large tent or tents erected for a community gathering in which people gather to hear a preacher in hopes of healing, peace, forgiveness, etc. In the continental United States, from an administrative perspective tent revivals have ranged from small, locally based tents holding as few as a hundred people to large organizations with a fleet of trucks and tents able to hold thousands.

Most tent revivals in the U.S. have been held by Methodist Christians (inclusive of the holiness movement),[1][2] as well as Pentecostal Christians. Some tent meetings are ecumenical, with the participation of Christian preachers from different denominations.[3] As tent revivals are held outdoors, they have attracted people who after hearing the preaching undergo a conversion experience and join a local Christian church.[4] With radio and television playing an increasingly important part in American culture, some preachers such as Oral Roberts, a very successful tent revivalist, made the transition to these media. Such pioneers were the early televangelists. Other evangelists who have been noted for their continued use of tents in crusades include David Terrell,[5] R.W. Schambach, Reinhard Bonnke and J. A. Pérez.[6]

Practice by denomination

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In Methodism (inclusive of the holiness movement), tent revivals occur at various parts of the year, especially in the summer, for preaching the doctrines of the New Birth (first work of grace) and Entire Sanctification (second work of grace).[7]

Among Baptists, preachers at tent revivals focus their sermons on the New Birth with those receiving it undergoing baptism.[8]

Cultural representations

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Durham, Erika E. (16 October 2003). "Methodist revival to be held in tent". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Winstead United Methodist Church plans tent revival". The Wilson Times. 23 April 2018. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
  3. ^ Tabler, Dave (18 July 2019). "That old-time Appalachian tent revival". Appalachian History. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
  4. ^ Sorensen, Karen (16 June 2010). "Faith: The rise and fall of tent revival church services". Taunton Daily Gazette. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
  5. ^ "Brother David Terrell". Archived from the original on 9 July 2012.
  6. ^ "Ja Perez association — Photos by Events HISTORY ARCHIVES". Archived from the original on 2014-11-13. Retrieved 2014-11-12.
  7. ^ Olson, Roger E. (2005). The SCM Press A-Z of Evangelical Theology. Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd. p. 22. ISBN 978-0-334-04011-8.
  8. ^ Maynard, Mark (1 October 2019). "Riverfront tent revival brings 'holy chaos' as dozens come to Christ - Baptist Press". Baptist Press. Retrieved 4 June 2021.

Bibliography

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  • Sims, Patsy. Can Somebody Shout Amen!: Inside the Tents and Tabernacles of American Revivalists. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1988. ISBN 0-8131-0886-1
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