Operation World: The Definitive Prayer Guide to Every Nation [Paperback]

Jason Mandryk (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 2010

Operation World is the definitive global prayer handbook that will help focus your heart and life towards God's passion for His glory. With over 1 million copies of past versions being sold, this all new 7th edition has been completely updated and revised by Jason Mandryk and covers the entire populated world.

Whether you are an intercessor praying behind the scenes for world change, a missionary reaping the benefits of intercession or simply curious about the world, Operation World will give you the information necessary to be a vital part in fulfilling God's passion for the nations.

Included in the updated and revised 7th edition:

• All the countries of the world featured
• Maps of each country
• Geographic information
• People groups within each country
• Economic information
• Political information
• Religious make-up of each country
• Daily Prayer Calendar
• Answers to prayer
• Challenges for prayer

Editorial Reviews

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"This is probably one of the most important missionary tools in the entire history of missions." (George Verwer, founder of Operation Mobilization and World Missions Advocate)

"In the world of missions, I know of nothing more significant than Operation World when it comes to learning about the need, opportunity and prayer points for world evangelism. Next to your Bible, Operation World will be the most important book you own. Go nowhere without it. Pray daily, sharing the burden of our Lord." (K. P. Yohannan, international director, Gospel for Asia)

"For years I have used Operation World to pray for people in every tongue, tribe and nation. Operation World is a time-honored and well-tested global manual of prayer that will provide you with everything you need to bring the nations of the world before the throne of God. It will expand your heart, vision and passion for the peoples of the world and God's deep desire to reach those in the darkest corners with his help and hope." (Joni Eareckson Tada, author of A Place of Healing: Wrestling with the Mysteries of Suffering, Pain, and God's Sovereignty)

"Outside of the Bible, no book has had a greater practical impact on my personal prayer life than Operation World. God has used this book to open my eyes and the eyes of the church I pastor to the needs of the world and the greatness of the God who desires to make his glory known in the world. I eagerly welcome this new edition and wholeheartedly recommend it." (David Platt, senior pastor, The Church at Brook Hills, Birmingham, Alabama, and author of the New York Times bestseller Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Review

“Outside of the Bible, no book has had a greater practical impact on my personal prayer life than Operation World. God has used this book to open my eyes and the eyes of the church I pastor to the needs of the world and the greatness of the God who desires to make His glory known in the world. I eagerly welcome this new edition and wholeheartedly recommend it.” -- David Platt, Senior Pastor, The Church at Brook Hills, Birmingham, AL, and author of the New York Times best-seller Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream “For years I have used Operation World to pray for people in every tongue, tribe and nation. Operation World is a time honored and well tested global manual of prayer which will provide for you everything you need to bring the nations of the world before the throne of God. It will expand your heart, vision and passion for the peoples of the world and God’s deep desire to reach those in the darkest corners with His help and hope.” -- Joni Eareckson Tada, Author/Speaker “In the world of missions, I know of nothing more significant than Operation World, when it comes to learning about the need, opportunity and prayer points for world evangelism. ... Next to your Bible, Operation World will be the most important book you will own. Go nowhere without it. Pray daily, sharing the burden of our Lord.” -- Dr. K.P. Yohannan, International Director, Gospel for Asia "This is probably one of the most important missionary tools in the entire history of missions.” -- George Verwer, founder of Operation Mobilization and World Missions Advocate

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Product Details

• Paperback: 1012 pages
• Publisher: Biblica Publishing; 7 Revised edition (October 15, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1850788626
• ISBN-13: 978-1850788621
• Product Dimensions: 2 x 6.1 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #275,938 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jason was born in Winnipeg, Canada and grew up and studied there, gaining a Masters in Global Christian Studies at Providence Theological Seminary.

He has lived in England for 15 years, working on the past two editions of Operation World, initially as co-author with Patrick Johnstone and now as author.

The Operation World team has for decades served the global church by researching the salient and strategic issues in each country, and communicating these through statistical information and prayer guides. Jason's own interests directly related to this include the demographics of religious and ethnic populations, the challenges of communicating the gospel cross-culturally, theologies of prayer and ethnodoxology.

Outside the immediate confines of Operation World-related work, he enjoys the outdoors, ethnic cuisine, progressive rock music and the Arsenal.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars packed with information November 25, 2010

By LL

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This book is packed with information about every country in the world. If you want a snapshot of the religious, social, political, and economic lay of the land for every country, you'll want this book.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars An important update of an essential resource. November 20, 2010

By Cyber Parson

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Operation World has become an indispensable guide for those seeking to track the work of God around the world. The newest edition continues the basic format and information styles, and for those familiar with OW, there will not be too many surprises. The information is extensive, though not exhaustive, and some may wonder where their favorite missionary or work is--some agencies and works are not cataloged. One quibble I have: the picture of God's work may be a bit optimistic in some places. For example, personal time spent in Africa has shown numerous denominations of local origin are so syncretistic as to obscure the gospel, yet these groups are counted among churches. This does not take away from the value of the resource, however.

The size and scope of the work make it not very mobile, but perhaps it will be carried forward through ebook formats.

Thank you, Jason Mandryk, for continuing this vital work.

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Operation World December 21, 2010

By Stephen McClain

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This book is simply the best quick reference for anyone who longs to see all of mankind know Jesus Christ. Without the burden of political jargon or denominational theology, this book efficiently informs the readers about the needs of the people and how the reader can focus their prayers in support of seeing the Great Commission fulfilled in their lifetime.