United Kingdom
History of the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is one of the leading nations of the world. For many years, it controlled entire regions of the world through its colonies and today is a world leader through politics and economics. Spiritually, it was once a great bastion of Christian faith, but today, there has been a major decline in faith amongst most of the people. The Church of England has seen a major reviving in its midst in some of its churches over the past 50 years and many other groups have swept into the nation like the Hillsong Church of Australia. The United Kingdom is in great need of a major move of God within its faithful.
Quick Facts
- Full name: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Population: 60.2 million (National Statistics, 2005)
- Capital: London
- Area: 242,514 sq km (93,638 sq miles)
- Major language: English
- Major religion: Christianity
- Monetary unit: 1 pound sterling = 100 pence
- Main exports: Manufactured goods, chemicals, foodstuffs
- GNI per capita: US $37,600 (World Bank, 2006)
Gordon & Rachel Hickson
Out of the city of Oxford, England, PI partners with Gordon Hickson, associate pastor of St. Aldates Anglican Church. PI has done small projects with St. Aldates and hopes to serve in a major training school there someday. Gordon has pastored in churches throughout the nation, led national and international prayer movements and served beside spiritual leaders from around the world. Rachel is a well renowned minister, author, and conference speaker around the world.
