Awaken Network Live from Altars: Next Generation with Keithen & Mai
Mar 11, 2026
Mai Tyson, Brazilian-born ministry leader mentoring college students in NYC. Keithen Schwan, college ministry founder forming students for lifelong prayer and mission. They discuss zeal that lacks daily prayer, why long-term formation beats quick fixes, how Lamphere School pairs character with calling, and practical ways to invest time to raise and send young leaders.
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Surface Attendance Isn’t Revival
- Many new Gen Z converts attend church but lack daily prayer habits, with only 27% praying daily according to Pew research.
- Keith Schwan contrasts attendance-driven revival with lasting revival that requires deep, daily devotion to Jesus.
Prayer As Everyday Relationship
- Prayer should be framed as living relationship with God, not rote religious performance.
- Keith Schwan emphasizes prayer that permeates life rather than forcing teenagers into scripted prayer moments.
Pair Zeal With Lifelong Faithfulness
- Pair youthful zeal with intentional character formation to sustain a lifetime of devotion.
- The Lamphere School models missionary-style discipleship for college students, inspired by Jeremiah Lanphier's lay-led 1857 revival in NYC.