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A valuable resource for understanding revival in the new millenniumIn Times of Renewal Dr. Ian R. Hall shows us that revival is not a new phenomenon, but has been the impetus for church growth and protection from the beginning, and a vital part of our individual spiritual lives. ""Revival is essential to the growth and well-being of both church and society. It determines the barometric pressure governing the spiritual weather of our world."" Dr. Ian R. Hall From Atheist To RevivalistDr. Hall's startling and miraculous journey to his own first revival experience sets the tone by illustrating a basic truth: revival cannot be manufactured by man; only God can bring revival! However, Hall has unearthed from awakenings recorded in the Bible and throughout centuries of church history -including recent spiritual events-a pattern. ""...a solid tool for the assessment of spiritual movements. [Times of Renewal] surely creates hunger for God's fresh visitation in our countries and churches."" Dr. Arto Hämäläinen A must for serious students of the Christian faith worldwide

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"Dr. Ian Hall has filled a big gap by his book about revivals. He not only describes how God has given special refreshing times in distinct phases of history in various countries and areas of the world-he offers theological analyses for such visitations of God. Dr. Hall explains the terminology and puts it into the connections of the historical events. He explores the theological roots of revivals in the Old and New Testament. The reader is led through historical revival times, and also offers perspectives to more rarely visited phases like the role of the Nestorian missionaries among the Mongol and Turkic tribes in Central Asia in the 11th century. The book is inspiring and widens the perspective of God's work in different periods of history. Dr. Hall offers a solid tool for the assessment of spiritual movements. It surely creates hunger for God's fresh visitation in our countries and churches. Dr. Arto H�m�l�inen, Chair of the Pentecostal Commission on Religious Liberty and Africa Pentecostal Mission A meticulous researcher, fine observer, and methodical writer, Dr. Ian Hall is a Pentecostal theologian who has personally undergone the journey of spiritual awakening, transitioning from atheist to Christian minister to theology professor to globe-trotting missionary. As the book's subtitle implies, the author not only delves into the historical context of spiritual awakenings but also uses it to propose a concise yet seminal, Trinitarian-rooted, pneumatically focused theology of revival. Arguing that the ultimate purpose of revival is to guide us back to Pentecost, the final section of the book is of particular value as it addresses critical aspects including the purpose of revival, its catalysts, occurrences, prerequisites, and the pivotal role played by the Holy Spirit. Displaying a unique combination of historical accuracy, theological comprehensiveness, and pneumatological fervor, this book promises to ensure and enliven its readers to both the possibility and the imminence of Pentecost(al) revival. Rev. Dr. Ciprian Gheorghe-Luca, Romanian Pentecostal pastor and public theologian Dr. Ian Hall has written an extremely valuable book on revivals and spiritual awakenings.This comprehensive work reflects a lifetime of research. In addition to all of the important and well-documented historical references, Dr. Hall also shares his personal experiences with revivals and spiritual awakenings, along with a sound biblical and practical theology, giving the reader ample material for spiritual inspiration and personal renewal. You will find here an abundant resource for the college or university classroom or the pulpit of a local church or for any earnest follower of Jesus searching for a closer walk with God. I thoroughly enjoyed the book; I learned much by reading it; and my own heart was inspired to keep on praying, ""Lord, do it again! Lord do it again!"" Dr. Donald G. Meyer, Retired President, University of Valley Forge"

Dr. Ian Hall has filled a big gap by his book about revivals. He not only describes how God has given special refreshing times in distinct phases of history in various countries and areas of the world-he offers theological analyses for such visitations of God. Dr. Hall explains the terminology and puts it into the connections of the historical events. He explores the theological roots of revivals in the Old and New Testament. The reader is led through historical revival times, and also offers perspectives to more rarely visited phases like the role of the Nestorian missionaries among the Mongol and Turkic tribes in Central Asia in the 11th century. The book is inspiring and widens the perspective of God's work in different periods of history. Dr. Hall offers a solid tool for the assessment of spiritual movements. It surely creates hunger for God's fresh visitation in our countries and churches. Dr. Arto Hämäläinen, Chair of the Pentecostal Commission on Religious Liberty and Africa Pentecostal Mission A meticulous researcher, fine observer, and methodical writer, Dr. Ian Hall is a Pentecostal theologian who has personally undergone the journey of spiritual awakening, transitioning from atheist to Christian minister to theology professor to globe-trotting missionary. As the book's subtitle implies, the author not only delves into the historical context of spiritual awakenings but also uses it to propose a concise yet seminal, Trinitarian-rooted, pneumatically focused theology of revival. Arguing that the ultimate purpose of revival is to guide us back to Pentecost, the final section of the book is of particular value as it addresses critical aspects including the purpose of revival, its catalysts, occurrences, prerequisites, and the pivotal role played by the Holy Spirit. Displaying a unique combination of historical accuracy, theological comprehensiveness, and pneumatological fervor, this book promises to ensure and enliven its readers to both the possibility and the imminence of Pentecost(al) revival. Rev. Dr. Ciprian Gheorghe-Luca, Romanian Pentecostal pastor and public theologian Dr. Ian Hall has written an extremely valuable book on revivals and spiritual awakenings.This comprehensive work reflects a lifetime of research. In addition to all of the important and well-documented historical references, Dr. Hall also shares his personal experiences with revivals and spiritual awakenings, along with a sound biblical and practical theology, giving the reader ample material for spiritual inspiration and personal renewal. You will find here an abundant resource for the college or university classroom or the pulpit of a local church or for any earnest follower of Jesus searching for a closer walk with God. I thoroughly enjoyed the book; I learned much by reading it; and my own heart was inspired to keep on praying, ""Lord, do it again! Lord do it again!"" Dr. Donald G. Meyer, Retired President, University of Valley Forge

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With a ministry career and mission work that span well over six decades and four continents, and academic credentials and honors earned over the course of more than thirty years, Dr. Ian R. Hall is an indisputable expert on the topic of revival in all its forms, both throughout the Bible and in church history from 100 A.D. through current times. Add to this knowledge his own personal observation and experience, and one can only begin to understand the passion with which he approaches the critical role revival plays in the health and growth of the Christian church as well as our individual spiritual lives.Education and Ordination: - Numerous certificates, commendations, and academic honors from British Isles Nazarene College, Manchester, England and Elim Bible College, Capel, Surry (England) 1963-1966- Licensed and ordained to serve as a minister within the Church of the Nazarene and ordained by the Elim Pentecostal Church 1961-1969; credentials transferred to the Assemblies of God, USA, 1978- Bachelor of Divinity from the University of London (England) with emphasis in church history and New Testament literature and language 1972- Master in Philosophy (Theology) with an emphasis in early church history and Koine Greek from the University of Leeds (England) 1985- Ph.D. in Theology with an emphasis in modern church history and evangelical Christian doctrine from the University of Leeds (England) 1994Missions, Church and Educational Leadership: Dr. Hall continues to serve with his wife, Sheila, in multiple pastoral, missions, teaching, and administrative leadership capacities spanning more than six decades: - Senior Pastor, Church of the Nazarene (British Isles) 1963-1965- Senior Pastor, Elim Pentecostal Churches (England) 1966-1978- Pentecostal Chaplain, H.M. Prisons 1969-1975- Lecturer, Elim Bible College, Surrey (England) 1972-1978- Associate Professor, North Central Bible College, Minneapolis (MN) 1978-1989- Short-term Evangelist in Western Europe, Assemblies of God World Missions 1985-1988 o Commissioned Missionary, Assemblies of God World Missions (AGWM) 1988 - Present, Assigned to Romania, 1990 Helped establish and equip Elim Christian Medical Center, Pitesti 1991-1995 President, Elim Evangelical Theological Seminary, Timisoara (1996-2004) President, Elim Foundation for Theological Education, Timisoara (1998-2003) Compassion Outreach Ministry, a Christian humanitarian aid ministry, devoted to assisting the poor families, women, children, and elderly 1992-Present o Missionary-in-residence, Southeastern University, Lakeland (FL) 2002-2003 o Professor, Eastern European Bible College, Oradea, Romania, 2004-2010o AGWM Special Assignment short-term missions, South Africa, India, the Republic of Georgia, the Netherlands, Romania 2010-present o Dean/Founder of Minnesota District School of Ministry 2011-2012Dr. Hall has also been published in multiple articles, as contributor in a number of books, and has published his own work in Romania during his mission service there.

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