What is revival, and how can we recognise it when it happens?
How has the Holy Spirit moved in unexpected ways throughout Australia’s history?
What can past revivals teach us about preparing for a fresh move of God today?
Can we still pray for and expect revival in our time?
In this four-part course, historian and theologian Dr. Stuart Piggin explores the remarkable story of revival in Australia. From convict conversions and Indigenous awakenings to city-wide missions and the enduring impact of prayerful unity, this course traces how the Spirit of God has moved across the nation from the colonial era to the present day. It is a story that inspires fresh faith for what God might yet do in our time.
Session 1: What is Revival?
Explore the biblical, theological, and historical foundations of revival. This session defines revival not as emotionalism or temporary enthusiasm, but as a powerful movement of the Spirit that renews believers, awakens the lost, and transforms society. Drawing from Scripture and church history, Dr. Piggin offers a rich and practical framework for recognising genuine revival.
Session 2: The Australian Experience of Revival – The Nineteenth Century
Learn how the Evangelical Revival in Britain set the stage for spiritual renewal in colonial Australia. This session highlights the profound impact of early missionaries, ministers, and laypeople who carried revival fire to Indigenous communities, convict settlements, and emerging towns, sparking gospel transformation across a young nation.
Session 3: The Australian Experience of Revival – The Twentieth Century
This session traces the continued story of revival through the turbulence and growth of the 1900s. From outback awakenings to city-wide missions, discover how God moved powerfully through people of prayer, unity, and bold proclamation, often outside established structures. These stories remind us that revival often comes in surprising ways.
Session 4: Prospects for Revival in Australia Today
Is revival still possible in a secular age? Dr. Piggin explores the spiritual state of contemporary Australia and examines key lessons from history and theology that give us reason for hope. This session encourages believers and church leaders to pray with expectancy, pursue unity, and prepare for what God may yet do in our time.
