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.
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"...an amazing publication. Virtually every nation is profiled, intended to help you focus your prayers for others worldwide." -- Metro Lutheran, Nov. 2001
"...the definitive global prayer guide..." -- Charisma Magazine, January 2002
"...the definitive global prayer guide..." -- Charisma Magazine, January 2002
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One way to personally obey the Great Commission is to read the information Operation World so clearly lays out. I have found Operation World to be an effective tool for my own personal life in prayer and in the presentation of God's Word to the world. - Anne Graham Lotz, AnGeL Ministries The definitive source for church missions committees. It is quoted as the authority when it comes to deciding the allocation of prayer and support. - Jim Reapsome, former editor EMQ & World Pulse experience
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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
"Operation World" is a solid educational and prayer tool for Christians concerned about world evangelism and world welfare.
Each day of the year gets a country (or portion of a country in a few cases).
Johnstone describes the land geographically, but then describes the people groups, their percentages of the whole population, political circumstances, etc. He also gives demographics regarding denominations and religions.
Important to mention is how "OW" is sure to not let one agency or denomination overwhelm it. It isn't a 'pentecostal' or 'conservative' book, but Johnstone informs the reader in a balanced way how the Conservative Baptists and the Assembly of God, and all the rest are fulfulling the Great Commission.
With the context of each country laid out, he lists matters of prayer. What mission agencies are doing what, which people groups are seeing spiritual growth (and how they could grow more), where there is in-fighting among agencies or cultures, and what can yet be done.
It sounds methodical, and it is, but Johnstone simply is helping the reader understand the complexities of each country.
Use it to prayer through a country in a prayer group, or as a teaching tool for Sunday School or CCD.
I recommend this book fully.
Anthony Trendl
editor, HungarianBookstore.com
Each day of the year gets a country (or portion of a country in a few cases).
Johnstone describes the land geographically, but then describes the people groups, their percentages of the whole population, political circumstances, etc. He also gives demographics regarding denominations and religions.
Important to mention is how "OW" is sure to not let one agency or denomination overwhelm it. It isn't a 'pentecostal' or 'conservative' book, but Johnstone informs the reader in a balanced way how the Conservative Baptists and the Assembly of God, and all the rest are fulfulling the Great Commission.
With the context of each country laid out, he lists matters of prayer. What mission agencies are doing what, which people groups are seeing spiritual growth (and how they could grow more), where there is in-fighting among agencies or cultures, and what can yet be done.
It sounds methodical, and it is, but Johnstone simply is helping the reader understand the complexities of each country.
Use it to prayer through a country in a prayer group, or as a teaching tool for Sunday School or CCD.
I recommend this book fully.
Anthony Trendl
editor, HungarianBookstore.com
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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This volume is a must for anyone truly concerned about World Missions. Dedicated laymen, pastors, and others will find this a valuable resource. It is written from the evangelical perspective.
Most nations are summarized in one to three pages. Summaries include a map, description of area, peoples and people groups, literacy, capital city, economy, politics, and, of great interest to Christians, religious demagraphics. Christians are separated into sub-categories as well (Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant--which is further sub-divided into evangelical and charistmatic).
Current history, special needs/situations, and current ministry approaches form yet another category. Each article provides a list of needs and prayer requests. The countries are also co-ordinated with a date atop the page for those who wish to pray for a nation a day.
As a pastor, I find this my most important missions resource. It is clearly number 1 for missions demagraphics.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I love how this prayer book is set up. Each calendar day of the year, you pray for the physical and spiritual needs of each country. The countries are listed in alphavetical order. Some of the larger countries get more than one day allocated to them for prayer because of the greater number of people and needs. The USA gets 5 days in November and Indonesia gets 7 days in June, for example.
The author has done a fantastic job at researching what the needs are in each country, and it makes prayer for the nations a more personalized experience. Before this book came out, I would just say, "God, bless America. Bless China." Well, now with this book, I can pray more precisely. I am grateful to Patrick Johnstone for putting together a wonderfully helpful guide for praying for the world.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
No CD
I don't recall if the product description implied that the book came with the CD, but some of the references in the book are tricky, if not useless, without the CD. Read more
Published 1 month ago by RynO
2.0 out of 5 stars
too old
It's just too old and outdated. It's worth it to spend the money and get the latest edition if you want to have best idea of the real needs and struggles that need prayer around... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Joey
4.0 out of 5 stars
Operation World - 21st Century Edition, Updated and Revised Edition
I have had Operation World for only two or three weeks. It has information available on each country that helps me know how to specifically pray for them.
Published 3 months ago by John Ferguson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Operation World
"Operation World" by Patrick Johnstone is a splendid title for anyone wanting to know more about and praying for particular countries. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Michael Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Inspiring!
Very good information about Christianity in every corner of the globe. Helps you organize your prayer to include the entire world.
Published on April 8, 2011 by Barb
5.0 out of 5 stars
very interesting book
This contains a bunch of information on each country frm a Christian and a missions perspective. Very interesting
Published on May 26, 2010 by Howard Barrar
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good, but old material.
I bought this book hoping for an update on the book published 10 years ago, but it is actually the same one I have already.
Published on March 15, 2010 by Alice C. Baxendale
5.0 out of 5 stars
Operation World - 21st Century Edition, Updated and Revised Edition...
Excellent book, easy to follow and use. I bought it used for a very low price, but recommend getting the newer version to those who are willing to pay a little more. Read more
Published on March 6, 2010 by Southern Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars
One God, One Body, Pray for Unity & Faithful Goers and Senders!
This is a great resource. It's not a book to really just read through, but instead to guide and help with information. Read more
Published on December 10, 2009 by Derek Robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good resource
Good overview of world needs country by country. It's good a resource for Vacation Bible School or if you are planning to go to a country or pray for the needs of a country. Read more
Published on June 17, 2009 by Glenn Holland
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