Introduction / History

In 1788, England sent convicts without adequate supplies to start a new colony in Australia. There was a massive influx of immigrants in 1851, primarily due to the gold rush. In 1901, the Commonwealth of Australia was inaugurated, uniting the entire continent. That was the beginning of an independence movement that wasn t fully complete until 1986.

Australians are often defined by their contrasts. They can be the rugged individual or the surfer lionized in American movies, or city-dwellers who excel in any profession. Australia is known for having a warm climate and beautiful beaches. Much of the continent is vacant because of scorching heat and a lack of rain, making agriculture impossible.

After WWII, Australia started admitting immigrants, mostly from various Asian countries. These people would not be under the category of Anglo-Australian, since they aren t Anglo. Anglo-Australians live in 25 countries, including their own and nearby New Zealand. Most of these are English-speaking countries, but they are also represented in nearby island nations and various European and Asian countries. There are a small number of Australians in Cyprus.

What Are Their Lives Like?

Australians in Cyprus are mostly professionals.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Anglo-Australians are highly Christianized with a high percentage of Evangelicals. However, there is a lot of secularization in their thinking. To many, a church is just a place for weddings and funerals, not for spiritual growth. Australians have a stark demarcation between Christians and those who are not.

What Are Their Needs?

Anglo-Australians need revival fire to burn in their families, schools, and churches.

Prayer Items

Pray for revival to bless Anglo-Australians in Cyprus.
Pray for the Lord to multiply the number of Anglo-Australian workers to win and disciple the nations.
May their churches win, equip, and send many to a dying world.

Scripture Prayers for the Anglo-Australian in Cyprus.

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_diaspora
https://www.pwc.com.au/publications/pdf/the-australian-diaspora.pdf
https://australiaunwrapped.com/when-did-australia-become-independent/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australians