Geoffrey Waugh – Ministry & Mission CV
A summary overview of Geoff’s ministry and mission in Australia and internationally.
Geoff’s autobiographical ebooks, with links on the main page of this Renewal Journal,
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Blog: God’s Surprises – Blog
God’s Surprises – PDF
God’s surprises in 20 countries – autobiographical reports
“I’m reading your book ‘God’s Surprises’ and I can feel the power of God and a tremendous desire for a Revival in Italy, where I live.” Francesco Trentinella.
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Journey into Mission – Blog
Journey into Mission – PDF
Biographical mission adventures
“I have read many similar stories, but this one exceeds them all. … Geoff has done well to not only be in so many places and seeing God at work but also writing a book about it all.” ~ Barbara Vickridge
Journey into Ministry & Mission – Blog
Autobiographical memoirs – condensed
Looking to Jesus: Journey into Renewal & Revival – Blog
Autobiographical memoirs
Education and Employment
1955-1956 Teachers College, Newcastle, NSW
1957-1959 Primary School teaching, NSW
1960-1963 Baptist Theological College of NSW (Now Morling College)
1961-1962 Student Pastor, North Epping Baptist, Sydney
1963 Student Pastor, Narrabeen Baptist, Sydney
1964 Pastor, Ariah Park Baptist, NSW
1965-1970 School Teacher & Bible School Teacher, Baptist Mission PNG (ABMS)
1971-1976 Christian Educator, Methodist Church, Queensland
1975-1976 Religious Education Lecturer, part-time (now Uni of Southern Qld)
1975-1976 Director of Life Line, Toowoomba, part-time.
1977-1985 Alcorn College Lecturer, Uniting Church, Brisbane – Lay Ministry
Also team ministry at Kangaroo Point Uniting Church & renewal ministries
with Dr Col Warren & Rev Wal Gregory, and worship with Bill Clark & team.
1986-1993 Trinity Theological College, Uniting Church, Brisbane – Ministry
Distance Education Director (B.Th & Dip.Min teaching)
Also leading the Renewal Fellowship in Trinity College chapel with Hilary Mackerras
1994-2002 Christian Heritage College, School of Ministries, Brisbane – Ministry
Distance Education Co-ordinator (B.Min & Dip.Min teaching)
2002-2013 Christian Heritage College, School of Ministries, part-time (retired).
1995-present: Voluntary Short Term Mission teaching and preaching
Academic Summary
Graduate, Newcastle Teachers’ College, NSW, 1956
Graduate, Baptist Theological College, NSW, 1963
Diploma in Religious Education, Melbourne College of Divinity, 1967
Diploma in Divinity, Melbourne College of Divinity, 1975
Bachelor of Educational Studies, University of Queensland, 1976
Master of Theology in Missiology, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1987
Doctor of Missiology, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1989
Member of the Australian Institute of Human Relations, 1971-1975
Member of the Australian College of Education (MACE), 1976-1995
Graduate Research
A-grade research for M.Th.Miss and D.Miss:
Majors: Leadership, Church Growth, Theology
Minors: History, Anthropology, Religions, Evangelism
Units: Theology of Mission, Pauline Theology & Mission, Contextualization of Theology,
Anthropology, Anthropological Basis of Leadership, Strategy of Missions,
Historical Development of the Christian Movement, History of Evangelical Awakenings,
Principles & Procedures in Church Growth, Topics in Church Growth, Church Renewal,
Healing & Church Growth, Leadership Training Models, Training the Ministry,
TEE (Theological Education by Extension) Research, Foundations of TEE,
TEE Readings, Projects in TEE.
M.Th.Miss. Thesis: Liberate Leadership: An Innovative Model of TEE.
D.Miss. Dissertation: Multiply Ministry. Published as Body Ministry.
Publications
Ern Sipp, Brisbane (Methodist Church)
1971, Charisma (ed.).
1972, The Jesus Revolution (ed.).
University Microfilms International, Ann Arbor, USA
1984 Liberate Leadership: An Innovative Model of Theological Education by Extension
Th.M. Thesis, Fuller Theological Seminary.
1984 Multiply Ministry: Charismatic Christian Ministry Foundations for Innovative
Theological Education by Extension. D.Miss. Dissertation, Fuller Theological Seminary.
Adapted into Body Ministry: The Body of Christ alive in His Spirit 2011.
Renewal Journal Editor
1993-2002, Renewal Journal, two a year, Brisbane.
1998, Flashpoints of Revival. 2nd expanded edition published by Destiny Image, North Charleston, USA. 2009
2004, Flashpoints of Revival (Korean)
Grace Publishers, Seoul, Korea, in Korean
2006, Revivals Awaken Generations: A History of Church Revival
Translation of Flashpoints of Revival in Korean
David W Kim’s Ministries, Sydney, Australia, in Korean
2011, Revival Fires. Flashpoints of Revival adapted with endnotes.
The Apostolic Network of Global Awakening, Mechanisburg, USA
2022, The Life of Jesus: History’s Great Love Story
WestBow Press, a division of Thomas Nelson & Zondervan, Bloomington, USA
2023, The Queen’s Faith in Czech: Vira kralovny Alzbety II
KatMedia, Czechoslovakia, in Czech
Joint Board of Christian Education, Melbourne (JBCE, Uniting Church)
Reproduced by Renewal Journal (2009-2010) – www.renewaljournal.com
1977, Keeping Faith Alive Today, with 2 others
1987, Living in the Spirit: The Holy Spirit and the Christian Life
1989, The Leader’s Goldmine: Ideas for Christian Groups
1990, Kingdom Life in Mark
1991, Kingdom Life in Luke
1991, Church on Fire (ed.)
1992, Kingdom Life in Matthew
1992, Fruit and Gifts of the Spirit
Renewal Journal. www.renewaljournal.com
Trinity Theological College, Brisbane, then
School of Ministries, Christian Heritage College, Brisbane
1993-2002, Editor of Renewal Journal, Issues 1-20
20 Renewal Journals – with links
1 Revival,1993
2 Church Growth,1993
3 Community,1994
4 Healing,1994
5 Signs & Wonders,1995
6 Worship, 1995
7 Blessing, 1996
8 Awakening, 1996
9 Mission, 1997
10 Evangelism, 1997
11 Discipleship, 1998
12 Harvest, 1998
13 Ministry, 1999
14 Anointing, 1999
15 Wineskins, 2000
16 Vision, 2000
17 Unity, 2001
18 Servant Leadership, 2001
19 Church, 2002
20 Life, 2002
See Prayer & Miracles
Renewal Journals – in 4 volumes:
Vol. 1 (1-5) Revival, Church Growth, Community, Signs & Wonders
Vol. 2 (6-10) Worship, Blessing, Awakening, Mission, Evangelism
Vol. 3 (11-15) Discipleship, Harvest, Ministry, Anointing, Wineskins
Vol. 4 (16-20) Vision, Unity, Servant Leadership, Church, Life
Renewal Journal Publications, Brisbane
Now Blogs on www.renewaljournal.com
1993-2002, Editor of Renewal Journal, Issues 1-20
2009, Looking to Jesus: Journey into Renewal and Revival
2009, Light on the Mountains: Pioneer Mission in Papua New Guinea
2009, South Pacific Revivals. 3rd expanded edition, 2012
2011, Revival Fires, Apostolic Network of Global Awakening
2011, Exploring Israel. 2nd expanded edition 2015
2011, Inspiration (ed.)
2011, Kingdom Life in John. Compiled from 3 Kingdom Life books
2011, A Preface to The Acts
2011, Renewal and Revival, Compiled from Renewal Journal articles
2011, Body Ministry: the Body of Christ Alive in His Spirit
2011, Your Spiritual Gifts to serve in love
2011, Best Revival Stories, and
2011, Transforming Revivals, compiled into
2011, Great Revival Stories, compiled from the 2 books
2011, King of the Granny Flat, by Dante Waugh (biographical)
2013, Christian Passover Service. Christian Haggadah
2014, You Can Publish for Free
2015, Jesus on Dying Regrets
2015, Learning Together in Ministry
2015, The Lion of Judah. Compiled from 6 books
2015, Signs and Wonders: Study Guide, with Cecilia E Oliver
2015, Jesus the Model for Supernatural Mission, and
2016, Teaching Them to Obey in Love, compiled into
2016, Great Commission Mission, compiled from the 2 books
2016, Kingdom Life in the Gospels. 4 Kingdom Life books in one
2016, A Preface to The Acts
2016, Holy Week: Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday
2016, Risen: 12 Resurrection Appearances. 2 editions
2016, Holy Week, Christian Passover, & Risen
2016, Discovering Aslan, compiled from 7 books:
2016, Discovering Aslan in The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe
2016, Discovering Aslan in Prince Caspian
2016, Discovering Aslan in the Voyage of the ‘Dawn Treader’
2016, Discovering Aslan in the Silver Chair
2016, Discovering Aslan in the Horse and his Boy
2016, Discovering Aslan in the Magician’s Nephew
2016, Discovering Aslan in the Last Battle
2017, Discovering Aslan, 2nd Edition
2017, Annual Journal and Planner
2017, The Christmas Message, 2 editions, updated annually
2017, The Queen’s Christmas Message (Holy Fire Publications)
2018,Study Guide: The Holy Spirit in Ministry, with Peter Earle
2018,Study Guide: Holy Spirit Movements through History, with Sam Hey
2018,Study Guide: Renewal Theology 1, with Paul Grant
2018,Study Guide: Renewal Theology 2, with Paul Grant
2018,Study Guide: Revival History
2018,Study Guide: Ministry Practicum
2018, Journey into Mission, Autobiographical
2018, Journey into Ministry and Mission, Autobiographical
2019, Crucified and Risen
2019, Bible Story Pictures & Models, children’s pictures and models
2020, 100 Bible Quotes
2020, The Queen’s Christmas & Easter Messages (Holy Fire Publications)
2020, EnCOURAGE
2020, Journal & Planner
2020, Perpetual Diary
2021, The Queen’s Faith
2022, The Life of Jesus (WestBow Press)
2023, The Queen’s Faith in Czech: Vira kralovny Alzbety II
2024, The Amazing Life of Jesus
International teaching and preaching
1965-1970 School Teacher & Bible School Teacher, Baptist Mission PNG (ABMS)
1965-1968 Teaching primary schools in English
1968-1969 Teaching short term Bible Schools in Enga and Pidgin.
1969-1970 Teaching Enga Baptist Bible School in Enga and Pidgin.
Short Term Missions [Described in the book God’s Surprises
1981 Dec 19 – Jan 20, Israel, Egypt, family visit staying at Jerusalem and Tiberias.
1994 March 8-13, Elcho Island, revival meetings, with Hills, Hilary, Meryl, Unkles.
1994 May 4-21, Philippines, Teaching M.Th. Revival, at Asian Theological Seminary.
1994 July 3-12, Solomon Islands, Teaching, men’s conference, with Meg, Melinda, Hills.
1995 May 27 – June 16, Philippines, Teaching M.Th. Signs & Wonders, at ATS.
1995 June 19-26, Ghana, Revival, teaching & crusades, with Meg & Hills (No rain!)
1996 Nov 17 – Dec 10, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Teaching Revival to pastors and leaders.
1998 Nov 18 – Dec 11, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Teaching Revival, with Meg, Hills.
2000 April 14-28 , Nepal, India, Teaching Revival to pastors and leaders.
2002 Nov 11 – Dec 10, Australia, hosted South Pacific law student mission team of 11.
2003 Nov 18 – Dec 22, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Revival meetings and teaching.
2004 April 9-26, Vanuatu, Revival meetings on 3 islands.
2004 Sept 9-27, Nepal, Revival meetings and teaching.
2004 Oct 15-31, Dec 1-20, Vanuatu, Bible College Revival teaching and village meetings.
2005 Feb 2-22, Kenya, Revival meetings and teaching.
2005 March 25 – April 24, June 10 – July 6, Vanuatu, Revival teaching at Bible College.
2005 July 7-18, Fiji, Revival meetings.
2006 June 12 – July 10, Fiji, Kenmore Baptist Church mission team.
2006 Sept 22 – Oct 16, Vanuatu, Revival village meetings and teaching.
2006 Nov 10-15, Australia, hosting Vanuatu team of 6 in Brisbane
2006 Nov 16 – Dec 13, Solomon Islands, hills & conference, Vanuatu team, Grant, Jesse.
2007 Feb 1-21, Kenya, Revival meetings and teaching, with Joy, Alan,Pat, Jmes.
2007 June 20 – July 17, Fiji, Kenmore Baptist Church mission team, with Mathias.
2007 Sept 2-30, Solomon Islands, Revival village meetings and teaching, with Grant.
2007 Oct 23-39, China, house church leaders Revival teaching, with Grant.
2008 Jan 23 – Feb 12, Atlanta USA, Caribbean cruise, Toronto Church, with Grant
2008 June 1-22, Brazil, Sentinel Group conference with George Otis, visited revival towns.
2008 Sept 19 – Oct 7, Fiji, revival meetings.
2008 Dec 26 – Jan 19, Myanmar/Burma, with Jonathan’s mission team, Revival teaching.
2009 June 25 – July 6, Alaska cruise, Toronto Church meetings.
2009 July 7-14, Fiji, Revival meetings, with KY.
2010 April 13-21, Malaysia, Revival church meetings and teaching, KY, Julian & June.
2010 June 22 – July 19, Vanuatu, Revival village meetings with Ben, Heidi.
2011 Jan 1-9, Myanmar/Burma, Son’s team, Revival teaching for pastors and leaders.
2011 Jan 10-31, Thailand, Revival meetings in Baptist Churches and renewal groups.
2011 June 20 – July 6, Vanuatu, Revival village meetings.
2012 Jan 5-18, Myanmar/Burma, Son’s team, Revival teaching for leaders.
2012 March 2-14, Caribbean cruise, Toronto Church meetings with Joel, Candice, Jim.
2012 June 22 – July 18, Vanuatu, Revival village meetings with Andrew.
2012 Nov 5-20, Indonesia, Bali Church Growth Conference, Luis Bush.
2013 June 11 – July 1, Vanuatu, village meetings with Joel, Candice, Aggie, Hannah.
2013 July 16 – Aug 4, Germany, churches revival meetings.
2013 August 5-9, Israel visit, Christ Church hospice in Old City, Jerusalem.
2013 Oct 108, Fiji, wedding and revival groups.
2014 July 15-30. Vanuatu, Revival village meetings with Andrew.
2014 Aug 16-24, Nepal, Bible School Holy Spirit in Ministry teaching with Andrew.
2014 Aug 25 – Sept 4, Thailand, Baptist Churches meetings and teaching with Andrew.
2015 June 26 – July 19, Vanuatu, Revival village meetings with Andrew, Noel, Ben.
2015 Aug 14-25, Solomon Islands, Revival church meetings.
2016 June 24 – July 11, Vanuatu, village meetings with Dante, Andrew, Noel, Stan.
2017 Jan 9-31, Australia, hosting Vanuatu team of 5 in Brisbane and Rockhampton.
2017, June 12-24, Vanuatu, Revival village meetings with Dante, Emily, Daphne & Stan
2017-2018, Dec 26-Jan 3, Myanmar, with Jonathan & Melinda & families
2018, June 24-July 9, Vanauatu, with Dante, Ben, Scott, Sergie, Blake, Dylan,
2018, October 1-31, Bicton Uniting Church, WA, Living in the Spirit
2019, Sept 24 – Oct 8, Vanuatu, Pentecost with Christine & Robert
2023, Sept 12-28, Vanuatu, Pentecost with David Scarlett
2024, Feb 4 – March 13, Bali, Kuta Church (KICC), with Lyn & Phil
2025, Jan 28–Feb 12, May 22-June 13, Bali, Kuta Church Feb 2 & June 8
Most trips involved teams from Brisbane working with local teams.
Photo Albums of many of these mission trips are on Facebook albums:
https://www.facebook.com/geoff.waugh1/photos_albums
Web Links:
Renewal Journal – www.renewaljournal.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/geoff.waugh1
Photo Albums –
https://renewaljournal.wordpress.com/2016/03/06/facebook-album-index/
Topics Index
Authors Index
Revivals Index
General Blogs Index
Blogs Index 1: Revivals (briefer than Revivals Index)
Blogs Index 2: Mission (international stories)
Blogs Index 3: Miracles (supernatural events)
Blogs Index 4: Devotional (including testimonies)
Blogs index 5: Church (Christianity in action)
Blogs Index 6: Chapters (blogs from books)
Blogs Index 7: Images (photos & videos)
