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

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