Welcome to Shaping of Nations

This site traces the story of revival across the centuries, showing how God has used seasons of renewal to transform individuals, churches, and entire nations. It is both a history of past awakenings and a roadmap for what can be again.

What You’ll Find Here

• Revival Timeline – A chronological overview of great awakenings from the 1600s through the 20th century, including the Moravian prayer revival, the First, Second, and Third Great Awakenings, the Welsh Revival, and Azusa Street.
• Revival Stories – Dedicated pages describing key movements such as the South African Revival (1860–1862), Cane Ridge (1801), the Fulton Street Prayer Revival (1857), Welsh Revival (1904–1905), and Azusa Street (1906).
• Biographies – Profiles of revival leaders like Jonathan Edwards, John Wesley, George Whitefield, Robert Moffat, David Livingstone, William Seymour, and others.
• South African Revival Focus – A detailed account of how the 1860–1862 Cape Colony revival spread from Montagu to Paarl, Stellenbosch, Worcester, Graaff-Reinet, and beyond, leaving a lasting impact on society and missions.
• Podcasts & Media – Audio and teaching resources, including stories, music, and testimonies related to revival.
• Reflections & Teaching – Articles connecting past awakenings to present times, exploring how revival movements shaped nations and how they can inspire us today.

Purpose of This Site

Shaping of Nations was created by Evangelist Gil Howard-Browne out of a lifelong passion for revival. It is a resource to learn from history, be inspired by testimonies, and recognize that the same God who moved in the past is still able to move today. Revivals were never side notes to history – they were turning points that reshaped culture, faith, and nations.