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Looking for some practical, interactive group sessions on prayer, Bible reading and the Holy Spirit? Here’s a helpful group study book with sessions by Revs Nevin Vawser, Colville Crowe, and Geoff Waugh.
Keeping Faith Alive Today
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Dr Geoff Waugh shares the message of revival clearly through the simplicity of the Word and his own personal experiences, being part of God’s big revival story in the Pacific. His book is a must read for all who follow Pacific Revivals and world movements of the Holy Spirit. ~ Romulo Nayacalevu, Fiji
Amazon Review:
The cover is the immediate attraction with this book – beautiful Pacific Island image……Nice large format size book, too.
Geoff Waugh has been fascinated with Christian revivals since he was a young man, so it’s no big surprise that he should conduct some research into these fascinating phenomena ‘down under’ in the South Pacific area, as he has travelled and worked in many of these islands over several decades. His other recent book, ‘Looking to Jesus: A Journey Into Renewal & Revival‘ is another book worth checking out, being essentially an autobiography of the author.
‘South Pacific Revivals‘ gives some very illuminating information about numerous little-known revivals in the region, as well as a number of charismatic movements, one or two of which I personally wouldn’t necessarily term ‘revivals’, but many will find to be of much interest nonetheless, because of the phenomena exhibited and the passion aroused.
A surprising number of movements after 1950 are provided – including islands and places I had never before heard of! A number of remarkable personal testimonies are included, and photos are dotted throughout the book.
Some useful appendices are included, such as ‘Characteristics of Revivals from Acts 2’ and ‘Examples of Repentance and Revival’. ~ Blue Yonder
Amazon Kindle Review:
Great to see the history of local moves of God in our own backyard. Enjoyed the healing of the land stories. ~ Tony Egar
The Preface by Robert Evans gives A Brief History of Pacific Revivals
The book surveys recent revivals in the South Pacific including accounts of community and ecological transformation in many South Pacific nations.
The introduction includes revivals in Timor and among aborigines in Australia.
Then the book covers revival accounts in the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Bougainville, Vanuatu and Fiji.
Photographs and contents from the book are reproduced on Amazon and on Kindle. This book adds more revival details to accounts in Flashpoints of Revival. Anyone interested in current revivals and healing the land will appreciate these stirring accounts of revivals.
Contents
Foreword
Preface by Robert Evans – A Brief History of Pacific Revivals
2020 – with updates of community and ecological transformation in the 21st Century.
Using eyewitness accounts, Geoff Waugh takes you inside the hearts and minds of people in revivals spanning the last three centuries. Beginning with the Moravians in 1727, this book gives first-person reports of revivals in Europe, America, Canada, Africa, India, Korea, Chile and more, including recent revivals.
Amazon 5 star reviews:
The book is a must-have for every Christian believer. I deeply enjoyed this concise but inspirational look into revival over the centuries. Flashpoints on Revival is great for the Christian teacher and student alike.
This is a great true story that carries you through to a neat lesson in living the faith life. It is good to see revival is alive and well.
This book covers a subject that there is far too little written about. You do get information on individual events but this is a well-researched broad sweep that gives a much better picture across time and the globe. The author transcends the mere facts about the events however to give a sense of the impact and excitement of these movements.
Endorsements:
Dr C Peter Wagner, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena:
I know of no other book like this one that provides rapid-fire, easy-to-read, factual literary snapshots of virtually every well-known revival since Pentecost.
As I read this book, I was thrilled to see how God has been so mightily at work in so many different times and places. I felt like I had grasped the overall picture of revival for the first time, and I was moved to pray that God, indeed, would allow me not to be just an observer, but rather a literal participant in the worldwide outpouring that will soon come. As you read the book, I am sure you will be saying the same thing.
By Rev Dr John Olley, former principal Perth Baptist Theological College: A Goldmine of Inspiration: What a goldmine of inspiring details! Readers may have heard of some of the revivals described in this book, but Geoff Waugh’s comprehensive and up-to-date book provides a global perspective of the unexpected and transforming work of the Holy Spirit around the globe from the 18th century to today. Read, be inspired and encouraged – and open to ways in which the Spirit ‘blows where he wills’.
By Romulo Nayacalevu, Fiji lawyer and UN representative: The first time I read this book, I couldn’t put it down. Not only were the stories researched with clear and concise data, but they provide an account of revivals that blew my mind away. As a person interested in seeing the winds of the Spirit blow in our churches and communities, I was truly impacted reading through history’s mighty revivals. Dr. Waugh’s simple yet provoking stories of men and women who dared make a difference and in being available for God was used mightily, is but a true story of this humble man of God whom I have had the privilege of working alongside following the revival winds in the Pacific. Once you read this book, you will not want to put it down as the stories come alive again, showing us the heart of a man who is passionate about revivals and seeing God move especially in our communities. Dr Waugh’s book is a must read to all who are passionate about letting the Holy Spirit do his work in their lives, in their church and in their community. An inspirational read.
Dr James Haire – Former Head, School of Theology, Griffith University, Brisbane: This work of the Rev. Dr. Geoff Waugh is of great significance. In it he has provided a comprehensive overview of the major revivals during the last three centuries. What is particularly important is the way in which we are enabled, through Dr. Waugh’s work, to see how God has acted in all kinds of ways, through unexpected people, in unexpected situations, to bring about revival. Geoff Waugh is respected for his integrity, his communication skills, and his passion for mission and renewal. Churches and Christians around the world will benefit greatly from this timely contribution.
Rev. Dr. Tony Cupit, Former Director of Evangelism, Baptist World Alliance: Flashpoints of Revival is a good overview of the major revivals that have taken place in history, especially more recent history. It will be a compendium for historians and others interested in the subject for a long time to come. I doubt if there is a resource quite like it for logical progression and comprehensive treatment.
Rev Dr Naomi Dowdy, Trinity Christian Centre, Singapore: Flashpoints of Revival has brought many hours of interesting reading. It is very informative and up to date concerning revivals both past and present. I am confident that this book will be well received by many scholars and historians.
Rev Dr Stuart Robinson, Crossway Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia: Geoff Waugh has broken new ground by pulling together evidence of divine impacts on people in revival. He emphasizes the place of prayer and repentance in our response to God’s awesome sovereignty and might. This is a book which will inspire you and help you to persist until the earth is “filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord”.
Bishop Ralph E. Wicks, Anglican Church of Australia: I read Flashpoints of Revival with much interest and enjoyment. The Revd Geoff Waugh has offered us a comprehensive account of spiritual renewal over the centuries. Whilst one of the truly great spiritual renewals has occurred in the latter half of the twentieth century, it finds its genesis in the Book of Acts. Amazing signs of God’s power and love have occurred in the Christian communities which have been open to revival. Those communities have seen increasing membership. The churches which have closed their minds to charismatic renewal have seen decline in membership. I praise God for the Holy Spirit movement in our time.
Rev John E Mavor, Former President of the Uniting Church in Australia: The Rev Dr Geoff Waugh is well able to write about the stories and experiences of revival. He has been a careful and sympathetic student of revival experiences in many parts of the world. In churches that need God’s power for great tasks it is important that God’s action in other places be studied. Geoff Waugh has made a crucial contribution to that task.
Rev Tim Hanna, Former Minister, Gateway Baptist Church, Brisbane, Australia: I love learning about revival and this book adds to that hunger. Geoff Waugh, with great integrity and detailed research, draws together much information that will inspire the reader. This is an extension of Geoff’s many years of contribution in the area of renewal and revival as editor of the Renewal Journal. Geoff has initiated renewal activities in many denominations in Australia and has participated actively as a member in the growth of Gateway Baptist Church in Brisbane.
Rev Dr Lewis Born, Former Moderator, Queensland Synod of the Uniting Church: Dr Geoff Waugh’s work has global relevance, which he has applied in the Australian context. As a fellow Australian, I am appreciative. My appreciation is greatly enhanced by a deep respect and affection for the author. He is a competent teacher, an excellent communicator, an informed, disciplined renewalist, and an experienced educator. All these qualities combine to commend the author and his work.
Pastor Neil Miers, President, Christian Outreach Centre, Australia: Geoff Waugh places current outpourings of the Holy Spirit in historical context. In 1993 I said that this move of God would go round the world. It has. It is breaking out and touching millions of lives. Geoff’s work helps us understand more about God’s mighty work in our time.
Yvonne Le Maistre, Australian: A “MUST READ”: This exciting book is a powerful testimony of the Holy Spirit Revival Fire in action spanning the centuries from the 18th to the present day. Immediately engaging and easy to read, Geoff draws insights and keys that are not only relevant and pertinent from their day, but inspire our most earnest application. A “MUST READ” for all who crave REVIVAL in our time.
Book Contents 2020 (updated and expanded)
Introduction 1. Eighteenth Century Revival: The Great Awakening and Evangelical Revival 2. Nineteenth Century Revival: Frontier and Missionary Revival 3. Early Twentieth Century Revival: Worldwide Revival 4. Mid-twentieth Century Revival: Healing Evangelism Revival 5. Late Twentieth Century Revival: Renewal and Revival 6. Final Decade, Twentieth Century: River of God Revival 7. Twenty-First Century: Transforming Revival Conclusion
