Praying through the 100 Gateway Cities of the 10/40 Window

by C. Peter Wagner (Editor), Stephen Peters (Editor), Mark Wilson (Editor)

As global urbanization continues in the twenty-first century, Christians cannot ignore the importance of cities in spreading the good news of Jesus Christ to every people in every nation on earth. United intercession is an essential part of this mission, and every Christian can be involved.



This book provides essential, up-to-date information on one hundred key cities in the world's least evangelized area -- the window that extends from West Africa across Asia, between 10 and 40 degrees north of the equator. Whether you are new to missions and global prayer initiatives or have been involved for years, this book will help you pray effectively for the most strategic missions areas in the world.



Detailed data for each city includes: city name, pronunciation, and meaning; country map; city significance and history; population and living standards; religious breakdown and major religious sites; status of the church; focused, well-researched prayer points

Genres: Christian, History, Geography, Nonfiction, Reference, School, Childrens

144 pages, Paperback

First published May 23, 1995

About the author

Charles Peter Wagner (August 15, 1930 – October 21, 2016) was a theologian, missiologist, missionary, writer, teacher, and church growth specialist best known for his highly controversial writings on spiritual warfare.

Wagner served as a missionary in Bolivia under the South American Mission and Andes Evangelical Mission (now SIM International) from 1956 to 1971. He then served for 30 years (1971 to 2001) as Professor of Church Growth at the Fuller Theological Seminary's School of World Missions until his retirement in 2001. He is the author of more than 70 books. He was the president of Global Harvest Ministries from 1993 to 2011 and served as the chancellor emeritus of Wagner Leadership Institute, which trains leaders to join in a movement known as the New Apostolic Reformation, an organization Wagner also helped found. He was also the vice president of Global Spheres, Inc.

Excerpted from: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C._Pete...]

Reviews

[Adelia Gail · Rating 3 out of 5]

The author of this book is not a member of my faith (I am LDS), but I use this book, anyway. The book is a guide to praying for cities which have very few, if any, Christians or knowledge of Jesus Christ. It starts with Casablanca, tells geographical, population, history,etc. of the city and then has suggestions of ways to pray for them. I think about their suggestions and then I pray. I usually end up praying that their government will allow the missionaries to be permitted to come, but sometimes I pray for their economy, or for the persecuted Christians who may be there, or some other things.

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was part of our homeschool curriculum for Sonlight Eastern Hemisphere. The first couple chapters were great but the actual 100 cities prayer pages were lacking. There were lots of facts and stats but not much heart, culture, or needs of the people conveyed to cultivate desire to pray for the cities. We have read other "pray for the nations, pray for people groups" types of books that have helped encourage us to pray intentionally and diligently due to testimonies, stories, or personal touches. Disappointed.

[Myersandburnsie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book desperately needs an update. However, there is enormous value in praying through these cities. My kids loved expanding their understanding of other cultures as well as getting a glimpse of how free we are to worship in the US.

We read about and prayed for one city each day during our Family Meeting (morning time/family worship).

[Read1000books · Rating 3 out of 5]

For Christians, here is a very simple and practical way to advance the Great Commission. Each page contains info about the country, the city in focus, history, religious breakdown of the population, etc., and five or six specific items to pray about. The original edition came out in 1995, this second edition in 2010. Hopefully a third updated edition will eventually be available. Highly recommended.

[Melanie Mead · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read and prayed through this book this past school year with my 13 and 15 year olds as part of our study on the Eastern Hemisphere. What a wonderfully eye-opening look at the great need of 100 cities in the 10/40 window. I only give it 4 stars as it was published in 2010 so we weren't sure how much of the information had changed since then. We'd love to see a new edition published!

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great idea at the time of printing. Hope for an updated version. Still lots of good historical info and geographical stats.

It is a little bit outdated now, so we focused on the historical commentary and prayer points.

[Leichty Library]

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[Kyrie · Rating 1 out of 5]

I think this book was a major factor in my turning away from organized religion. None of us liked it.

[Skye · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some good info.

[Jenelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed praying for these 100 cities with my kids over the past year as we've learned about the different cultures in the Eastern Hemisphere.

[Bryan Spahr]

read for school in 5th grade

[Jeremy]

Where did the 10/40 window idea come from? Hm...

[Adam Balshan · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars, low.
The only redeeming qualities of this book are the geography lesson, and the opportunity to learn more about the 10/40 window. That it had 2 redeeming qualities instead of 1 scraped it a 2.5 rather than a 2-star rating.

Many prayers are "cookie-cutter," with little imagination or specificity. Some prayers wouldn't be prayed by the people on the ground, such as an end to government persecution. The persecuted church is noted for praying for strength rather than ease; persecution often grows the Body by leaps and bounds.

Finally, I thought I had the 1st edition published 1995. Some of the information seemed so dated that the old date made sense. Only after finishing did I realize I had the 2nd edition, published 2010. Someone dropped the ball on the update.