Peter Wagner describes powerful spiritual weapons now being used by the church, especially in corporate repentance. Richard Riss provides a comprehensive survey of the present awakening in its varied expressions. Outpouring of God's glory The outpourings of God's Spirit continue, not only with increasing and astounding signs and wonders in the 'third world' but increasingly in the West. Even the news media have taken notice. Unprecedented unity among leaders in renewal and revival has emerged in many places, including Australia.
Ministers pray together.
Prayer groups seeking revival multiply. Churches co-operate to win, nurture and equip people. Repentance, humility and forgiveness increase. When God pinned a local gangster to the floor of the church one evening, only God knew that he and his wife were soon to be employed by the church as youth workers. All the centres of renewal heading into revival include persistent and widespread prayer, co-operation between churches, humility, repentance, and the overwhelming impact of the Spirit of God including controversial signs and wonders.