Flashpoints of Revival: History's Mighty Revivals - Softcover

Waugh, Geoff

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0768410029 ISBN 13: 9780768410020

Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers, 1998

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Waugh, Geoff

About this title

From the Author

This book surveys revivals, especially in the last 300 years, with many brief, first person reports.  I taught on renewal and revival in Bible Colleges in the South Pacific and in colleges in Brisbane, Australia.

Bounding across the vivid green ridges and gorges of Papua New Guinea's highlands, I found a gem in Meg, my wonderful wife, now in heaven.  We were both Australian missionaries and brought our first child home to our bamboo and grass house in the majestic highlands. We became grateful grandparents, proud of our extended family of three children and their children.  Together we have explored dynamic renewal and transforming revival.

My work with various church traditions gave me great scope for renewal ministry.  Part of that ministry was leading the interdenominational Renewal Fellowship in Brisbane.  I deeply appreciate the support and encouragement of that group, especially traveling as teams to various churches and to other countries. I'll always remember the June monsoon rains in Ghana that ceased on the first night of our open-air, combined-churches crusade there and began again the day after our last meeting.  I loved teaching inaugural courses on the History of Revivals and on Signs and Wonders at the warmly hospitable Asian Theological Seminary in Manila in the Philippines in their hot summer schools. Our mission teams trekked to dedicated little churches in the cities and villages of Nepal, India and Sri Lanka where a bewildering array of faith-filled Bible Schools inspired us all. They ranged from small local church ones in Nepal and Sri Lanka to the 600-student campus of the indigenous Indian Inland Mission near New Delhi in India.
 
In the nineties I began editing the interdenominational Renewal Journal and we published 20 issues in a decade.  They are now available on the web along with mission and publication news.
 
I taught at Trinity Theological College and the School of Ministries at Christian Heritage College in Brisbane. The CHC college offers degrees in ministry, education, social sciences, business and arts.  Initially they invited me to write the submission for the government accredited Bachelor of Ministry degree, and then I continued teaching there beyond being retired, or re-fired.  Their School of Ministries is also the Bible School for Christian Outreach Centre, an Australian revival movement with over 200 churches in Australia and more than 1400 in other nations.
 
Christians are one in Christ.  That is a theological fact and eternal reality.  As we rediscover that reality through repentance, reconciliation, unity and love, we also discover revival transformation.  God honors his promise in 2 Chronicles 7:14:  If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

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Endorsements
 
God has set off fireworks of revival throughout the history of Christianity, but few of us are aware of the magnitude of his handiwork. In Flashpoints of Revival, Australian author Geoff Waugh walks us through God's gallery of revivals, century by century, to show us that the Holy Spirit can spontaneously ignite at any time, anywhere.  You will read details, historically documented facts, and personal accounts of every major move of God for the past three centuries from every corner of the globe.  For revival enthusiasts or historians this book is a treasure chest.  For those who think God "doesn't do that" this book is a must read.
Outreach Magazine (COC)
 
Using eye witness accounts, Australian Geoff Waugh takes us on a journey of revivals - beginning with the Moravians in Herrnhut, Germany in 1727 and continuing through the centuries to others in England, America, Canada, Africa, India, Korea, Chile and more, including Brownsville in 1995.  This will leave you hungry and thirsty, hopefully crying out to God for revival in Australia.  Excellent.
The Australian Evangel (AOG)
 
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'.
Rev Dr John Olley, former principal Perth Baptist Theological College.

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 comes 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.
Romulo Nayacalevu, Fiji lawyer and UN representative:

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 Prof James Haire, Professor of Theology, Charles Sturt University, and Executive Director, Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture
 
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. Tony Cupit, former Director of Evangelism, Baptist World Alliance.

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 Naomi Dowdy, Trinity Christian Centre, Singapore.

Geoff Waugh has broken new ground by pulling together evidence of divine impacts on people in revival. He emphasises 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".
Rev Dr Stuart Robinson, Crossway Baptist Church, Melbourne, 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.
Bishop Ralph E. Wicks, Anglican Church of 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 John E Mavor, former President of the Uniting Church in 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 Tim Hanna, former Minister, Gateway Baptist Church, Brisbane, Australia.

Dr Geoff Waugh's work has a 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.
Rev Dr Lewis Born, former Moderator, Queensland Synod of the Uniting Church.

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.
Pastor Neil Miers, President, Christian Outreach Centre, Australia.
 
 
 

Edition details

• Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0768410029
• ISBN 13: 9780768410020
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 162