Reference Books


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>> Africa Bible Commentary
>> Exploring World Mission: Context & Challenges
>> Operation World


Africa Bible Commentary

* General Editor, Tokunboh Adeyemo
* Zondervan Publishing ©2006
* A one volume commentary by 70 African scholars



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Why we recommend it:
"Written by African theologians and produced in Africa, it is the first one-volume commentary ever created to help pastors, students, and lay leaders in Africa apply God’s Word to distinctively African concerns, yet its fresh insights will have a universal appeal."

This would make a great gift for a pastor. The commentary enriches biblical teaching and sermon illustrations as it comes from a non-western yet Kingdom perspective. This is important as churches seek to be more diverse and sensitive in a multicultural context.

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Exploring World Mission: Context & Challenges

* by Bryant L. Myers
* World Vision International ©2003
* Reference guide displaying charts, maps and graphics to explain world needs and mission trends.




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Why we recommend it:
This resource book "draws on the most current data available to bring you the most meaningful picture of where mission is heading in the next century and why".

It’s a handy tool for a church missions committee or the school classroom. The graphics and charts examine trends in population, economics, politics, religion, children, and the church. A summary of conclusions is provided. Colourful. Great for visual aids in missions presentations or newsletters.

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Operation World, 7th Edition

* by Jason Mandryk
* Biblica Publishing ©2010
* Prayer handbook and reference guide, containing information for all continents and every country in the world. 


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Why we recommend it:
"If you want to have a powerful and meaningful prayer life, if you want to impact the nations for Christ through prayer - Operation World is for you.  Join millions of praying people around the world using this book to inform, inspire and ignite their prayers" (from the back cover).

A “must have” resource for churches, missions committees, mission reps, prayer teams, and high school classrooms. It gives not only the religious statistical info that other reference books lack, it includes updates on answered prayer, and ongoing prayer requests.  This latest version includes updated charts, maps, and global statistics on every country in the world.

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