For centuries, “religious revivals” have been the engine that brought about change:   change in society, change in the church, change in the way people lived their lives.   Some have been momentous – Martin Luther in the 17^th century;  John Wesley in the 18^th century;  at opposite ends of the spectrum  William Booth (Salvation Army) and Cardinal Newman (the Oxford Movement) in the 19^th century and people like Dwight Moody, Billy Graham, Donald Soper and Graham Kendrick in the 20^th century. Interestingly, these are all individuals who had strong convictions and stood up for what they believed.