In recent years, the power of God has transformed hundreds of communities throughout the world — including remote locations in the South Pacific, Amazon Basin, and Canadian Arctic. However, a few areas have thus far remained stubbornly resistant to the Father;s healing grace. 15 regions remain largely devoid of revival.

Of the hundreds of spiritual awakenings monitored by Sentinel Group researchers in recent years, less than one percent are located within the boundaries of Western society and culture. Here are some of the more important reasons for this sad state of affairs.

God’s greatness is revealed in three primary areas—his being, his character, and his deeds. To understand him in his fullness requires that we explore each of these dimensions.

The spiritual parallels between Rjukan’s remarkable story and the process of welcoming revival are striking. Indeed, only a single letter distinguishes Haugen’s comment from our own aspirations — we would bring “the Son down to our city.”