Anglo-Australian in Fiji
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Lachie McNicol
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| People Name: | Anglo-Australian |
| Country: | Fiji |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 7,800 |
| World Population: | 18,872,100 |
| Primary Language: | English |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 70.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 14.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Anglo-Celt |
| Affinity Bloc: | Eurasian Peoples |
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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.
Their contrasts often define Australians. They can be the rugged individual or the surfer lionized in American movies, or city-goers 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 Australians on Fiji.
What Are Their Lives Like?
There are far more Fijians in Australia than Australians on Fiji. Most Australian visitors to Fiji are tourists, but there are also some who work in the tourism industry or hold professional jobs.
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 Points
Pray for revival to bless Anglo-Australians on Fiji.
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.