Colin Urquhart
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Colin Urquhart is a Christian
, evangelical
, apostolic and neocharismatic leader in the United Kingdom
.
He was involved in the Charismatic Renewal movement
in the 1960s and 1970s. He was the incumbent (vicar) of the parish church of St Hugh, Lewsey Luton
, Bedfordshire
at the time, and during a period of four years immense changes took place there.
In 1974 he wrote a book about these experiences, one of a number of books he authored during the 1970s. At the start of 1976, having resigned as the incumbent of St Hugh's, he and his family plus two parishioners moved to a house owned by Fountain Trust
(an international trust involved in Christian renewal) in East Molesey, Surrey. From this base he began an itinerant ministry travelling nationally and internationally, with his living costs arising solely from donations - living on faith.
By the early 1980s he was becoming more widely known internationally as a writer, and as a speaker at Charismatic conferences, rallies, and conventions. At the time of writing (early 2007) he is still involved with Kingdom Faith Ministries based in Sussex
, England
after being a leader of this organisation for many years.In the eighties he spoke at some of the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International
Conventions in Mumbai, India, based on the theme, "Go in my name" and "If my people" in India.
Some people present at the meetings claim to have seen supernatural healings or to have been healed themselves.
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
, evangelical
Evangelicalism
Evangelicalism is a Protestant Christian movement which began in Great Britain in the 1730s and gained popularity in the United States during the series of Great Awakenings of the 18th and 19th century.Its key commitments are:...
, apostolic and neocharismatic leader in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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.
He was involved in the Charismatic Renewal movement
Charismatic movement
The term charismatic movement is used in varying senses to describe 20th century developments in various Christian denominations. It describes an ongoing international, cross-denominational/non-denominational Christian movement in which individual, historically mainstream congregations adopt...
in the 1960s and 1970s. He was the incumbent (vicar) of the parish church of St Hugh, Lewsey Luton
Luton
Luton is a large town and unitary authority of Bedfordshire, England, 30 miles north of London. Luton and its near neighbours, Dunstable and Houghton Regis, form the Luton/Dunstable Urban Area with a population of about 250,000....
, Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire is a ceremonial county of historic origin in England that forms part of the East of England region.It borders Cambridgeshire to the north-east, Northamptonshire to the north, Buckinghamshire to the west and Hertfordshire to the south-east....
at the time, and during a period of four years immense changes took place there.
In 1974 he wrote a book about these experiences, one of a number of books he authored during the 1970s. At the start of 1976, having resigned as the incumbent of St Hugh's, he and his family plus two parishioners moved to a house owned by Fountain Trust
Fountain Trust
The Fountain Trust was an ecumenical agency formed in the UK in 1964 to promote the charismatic renewal. The trust operated on the principle that it was the purpose of the Holy Spirit to "renew the historic churches". D...
(an international trust involved in Christian renewal) in East Molesey, Surrey. From this base he began an itinerant ministry travelling nationally and internationally, with his living costs arising solely from donations - living on faith.
By the early 1980s he was becoming more widely known internationally as a writer, and as a speaker at Charismatic conferences, rallies, and conventions. At the time of writing (early 2007) he is still involved with Kingdom Faith Ministries based in Sussex
Sussex
Sussex , from the Old English Sūþsēaxe , is an historic county in South East England corresponding roughly in area to the ancient Kingdom of Sussex. It is bounded on the north by Surrey, east by Kent, south by the English Channel, and west by Hampshire, and is divided for local government into West...
, England
England
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after being a leader of this organisation for many years.In the eighties he spoke at some of the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International
Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International
The Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International is a fellowship of lay businessmen. Its main purpose is to arouse interest in the gospel. Theologically, the organisation has its roots in Pentecostalism. It is currently active in 160 countries around the world...
Conventions in Mumbai, India, based on the theme, "Go in my name" and "If my people" in India.
Some people present at the meetings claim to have seen supernatural healings or to have been healed themselves.
Books
- When the Spirit Comes
- My Father is the Gardener
- Anything You Ask
- Faith for the Future
- The Positive Kingdom
- God’s Plan for Your Healing
- Listen and Live
- Personal Victory
- My Dear Child
- My Dear Son
- My Beloved
- Explaining Faith
- Explaining Deception
- The Truth That Sets You Free
- From Mercy to Majesty
- Friends of Jesus
- Revival Fire
- Your Personal Bible
- True Authority
- True Church
- True Covenant
- True Disciples
- True Faith
- True Grace
- True Life
- True Love
- True Salvation
- True Worship
- True Sons
- True Leadership
- True Peace & Joy
- True Promise
- True God
- True Healing
- True Prayer
- True Kingdom
- True Revival
- Personal Victory Audio Book
- The Gospel of John Audio Book
- The Great Revelation
- The Truth New Testament/ The Truth New Testament Study Edition