When God Bursts In: Revival Then and Now

by Peter Lundell, Elaine Pettit

For revival to spread, it must begin in the hearts of the people. When God Bursts In looks at the history of revival and pinpoints ways of preparing God’s people for a mighty outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Lundell and Pettit stress that prayer and sincere devotion to Christ’s calling are the primary tools needed to spark revival in the church and throughout the kingdom of God.When God Bursts In offers biblically sound advice and practical insights for pastors, churches, or anyone seeking a fresh infilling of the Holy Spirit.

152 pages, Paperback

First published February 10, 2000

About the author

I love traveling, taking chances, and being in other cultures; I surf-kayak and ski like a crazy person. But I think the greatest adventures are in relationships—with God and with people.

I’ve always believed in God. But for decades I resented God for letting my dad die when he was a missionary in Africa. I rebelled, tried Zen and checked out other religions. But nothing filled me.

When I finally believed that the God of the Bible was the greatest ultimate truth—and that he loved me despite who I was—I fell in love with him, and my world changed. I got a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Missiology from Fuller Theological Seminary and am currently a pastor and Bible college instructor in Southern California.

I love interacting with people who don’t believe in Jesus, as well as those who love him with deep passion. I love probing the unseen world, exploring tough questions, and helping people become all they were created to be.

If you made a map of what I write about, both fiction and nonfiction, it would be of what happens in the intersection of heaven and earth. There I want to help people live by God's Word and Spirit.