The most widely used reference book for missions in the world, Operation World, guides adults in learning about and praying for countries and people across the globe.

Operation World

Religion & Spirituality

Johnstone, Patrick

Worship & Devotion

Zondervan

"God has used migration for millennia to achieve his purposes for his people," writes Patrick Johnstone. "He is doing so again in our time." Millions are on the move, driven by war, drought, terrorism, poverty, failed states, environmental catastrophes, disease, revolutions, and the desire for a better life. Christians have a unique perspective on the migrant crisis: after all, Jesus was a refugee. So were Abraham, Joseph, and Moses. Today, some turn their backs on refugees. In Serving God in a Migrant Crisis, Patrick Johnstone and Dean Merrill help us understand what's causing today's refugee crisis, explore Christian theology and tradition on migration, and show us how Christian workers around the globe are opening their hearts to embrace these modern outcasts. "The world has literally come to our doorstep," they write. "Will we open the door?"

Serving God in a Migrant Crisis: Ministry to People on the Move (Operation World Resources)

Merrill, Dean

Bauman, Stephan

Reference

Welcome to the world's first urban century. How will you respond? For the first time ever, more people now live in cities than outside them. Cities offer both big headaches and vast opportunities, and agencies that once focused on rural work are increasingly turning their attention to urban centers. Join veteran researcher and missiologist Patrick Johnstone as he explores the fastest growing cities and megacities in the world, showing how Christian workers are addressing people's spiritual, physical, and social needs. In 1962 Patrick Johnstone left England's countryside to serve the bustling townships of apartheid-era South Africa. His pioneering of urban ministries changed his life. Journey with Patrick and Dean Merrill as they share God's heart for the city and introduce pastors, missionaries, and community workers who are addressing urbanization's key challenges. God has a heart for today's cities. See how you can join this urgent mission.

Serving God in Today's Cities: Facing the Challenges of Urbanization (Operation World Resources)

Stetzer, Ed

The 2013 Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year in Global Outreach! In The Future of the Global Church, Patrick Johnstone, author of six editions of the phenomenal prayer guide, Operation World, draws on his fifty years experience to challenge us with his bold vision of the global Christian church. The Future of the Global Church weaves together the strands of history, demographics and religion to present a breathtaking, full-color graphical and textual overview of the past, present and possible future of the church around the world. Through a thought-provoking glimpse into likely scenarios humankind may face in the next 40 years, The Future of the Global Church identifies significant trends that are rarely or never addressed by today's media. The Future of the Global Church highlights the impact of evangelical Christianity over the past two centuries, as well as the astonishing growth of Evangelicalism over the past half century. Johnstone focuses clearly on the unfinished task of world evangelization, with a special emphasis on the world's 12,000 people groups--especially those that have had least exposure to the gospel. Inside this work, you will find: 
<ul>
<li>Data and extrapolations that highlight likely scenarios for evangelical Christian ministry in the coming four decades</li>
<li>Interpreted overviews of the worldwide impact of the first 20 centuries of Christianity</li>
<li>Comparisons of the impact of Christianity with those of other world religions</li>
<li>Summaries of the past, present and probable future contributions of the different streams of Christianity</li>
</ul> This book examines trends that will have a major impact on the course of world events for a generation to come. God is in control--He holds the future in His hands--yet invites us to be His coworkers. How effective are you and your church or your organization as participants in His plan for the peoples of the world?

The Future of the Global Church: History, Trends and Possiblities

IVP Books

<ul><li>The 2013 Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year in Global Outreach</li></ul> In The Future of the Global Church, Patrick Johnstone, author of six editions of the phenomenal prayer guide, Operation World, draws on his fifty years experience to challenge us with his bold vision of the global Christian church. The Future of the Global Church weaves together the strands of history, demographics and religion to present a breathtaking, full-color graphical and textual overview of the past, present and possible future of the church around the world. Through a thought-provoking glimpse into likely scenarios humankind may face in the next 40 years, The Future of the Global Church identifies significant trends that are rarely or never addressed by today's media. The Future of the Global Church highlights the impact of evangelical Christianity over the past two centuries, as well as the astonishing growth of Evangelicalism over the past half century. Johnstone focuses clearly on the unfinished task of world evangelization, with a special emphasis on the world's 12,000 people groups--especially those that have had least exposure to the gospel. Inside this work, you will find: <ul>
<li>Data and extrapolations that highlight likely scenarios for evangelical Christian ministry in the coming four decades</li>
<li>Interpreted overviews of the worldwide impact of the first 20 centuries of Christianity</li>
<li>Comparisons of the impact of Christianity with those of other world religions</li>
<li>Summaries of the past, present and probable future contributions of the different streams of Christianity</li>
</ul> This book examines trends that will have a major impact on the course of world events for a generation to come. God is in control--He holds the future in His hands--yet invites us to be His coworkers. How effective are you and your church or your organization as participants in His plan for the peoples of the world?

The Future of the Global Church: History, Trends and Possibilities (Operation World Resources)

Operation World: A Day-To-Day Guide to Praying for the World

Multnomah Pub

What is the future of the global church, and how and where do we fit into that picture? The Future of the Global Church has grown out of fifty years of passion, research, and study beginning with the first edition of Patrick Johnstone’s highly esteemed book Operation World. It weaves together the history, demography, and growth of the major world religions including Christianity, giving us a visual and textual overview of the past, present, and possible future of the global Church. A fascinating glimpse into the next 40 years, FOTGC includes: • Data and extrapolations that highlight likely scenarios for evangelical Christian ministry in the coming four decades • Interpreted overviews of the worldwide impact of the first 20 centuries of Christianity • Comparisons of the impact of Christianity and those of the other world religions • Summaries of the past, present, and likely future contributions of the different Christian traditions and streams

The Future of the Global Church: History, Trends, and Possibilities

Biblica

Operation World is the definitive prayer handbook and reference guide. Packed with informative and inspiring fuel for prayer about every country of the world, it is essential for anybody who wants to make a difference. It was the winner of the 2002 Gold Medallion Book Award and has been quoted in numerous journals and articles. It contains information for all the continents and every country in the world.

Operation World - 21st Century Edition, Updated and Revised Edition (When We Pray God Works)

Mandryk, Jason

Johnstone, Robyn

Gabriel Resources 21st Century Edition

For the first time ever, more people now live in cities than outside them. Veteran researcher and missiologist Patrick Johnstone explores the fastest growing cities and megacities, showing how Christian workers address people's spiritual, physical, and social needs. Cities offer both big headaches and vast opportunities, and agencies that once focused on rural work are increasingly turning their attention to urban centers. Patrick shares God's heart for the city and introduces pastors, missionaries, and community workers who are addressing urbanisation's key challenges.

Serving God in Today's Cities

Politics & Social Sciences

Sociology

Malcolm Down Publishing Ltd

For the first time ever, more people now live in cities than outside them. Join veteran researcher and missiologist Patrick Johnstone as he explores the fastest growing cities and megacities, showing how Christian workers address people's spiritual, physical, and social needs. Cities offer big headaches and vast opportunities, and agencies that once focused on rural work are increasingly turning their attention to urban centers. Journey with Patrick as he shares God's heart for the city and introduces pastors, missionaries, and community workers who are addressing urbanization's key challenges. God has a heart for today's cities. See how you can join this urgent mission.

Serving God in Today's Cities: Facing the Challenge of Urbanization (Engaging Challenges Facing the Global Church)

Global Mapping International

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