While the primary messages of Operation Timothy will never go out-of-date, some
of the illustrations and examples have become dated. The current 4-book version
which was released in 1995 has been used to disciple thousands of men and for that
we praise God. But our culture is changing and it was determined that to be more
effective and relevant, the current 4-book version needed to be updated
The new OT:08 has been designed with input from many leaders in our ministry who
are experienced “Pauls” and includes updated content, new look and feel, photographs,
drive time audio CD, a training DVD, “Optional Applications” sections and additional
support from this website.
The concept of one-on-one discipleship, key lessons to help guide an individual
to maturity in their faith leading to spiritual reproduction and scripture memory
after book one remain the same.
The simple answer is that color printing, high quality paper and spiral binding
cost more than the previous version. We have compared the prices of the new OT:08
to other ministries’ materials and have determined the prices to be reasonable considering
the quality and the content.
Yes, the current (4-book) version will be available for a period of time along with
the OT:08. We would suggest that Pauls may want to consider moving to the OT:08
at logical transition points such as after book 1 of the current (4-book) version.
Prominent numbering on the front cover was considered by some to be a deterrent
for Timothies (i.e. seeing a number prompted some Timothies to question how many
books and would decide not to engage in OT before realizing the value. ) The books
are numbered on the back outside cover along the spiral binding. OT:08 books are
titled in a logical sequence: Life Questions, Life Foundations and Life Perspectives.
The OT:08 Commemorative Package was developed to allow a prospective “Paul” to easily purchase the complete offering. The items included in the Commemorative Package include the 3 books (Life Questions, Life Foundations and Life Perspectives), the Audio CDs and the Leaders’ Training DVDs. The Commemorative Package also includes a special slip cover that provides for a handy way to keep all the items together.
This discount of approximately 10% is one of the benefits of being a Network member.
Yes, the City Staff of CBMC are able to purchase the New OT:08 at approximately 30% off the Public Price.
We will be discontinuing the original OT Books (yellow and red), so when the current
supply runs out they will no longer be available.
Yes, we will carry the current 4-book version until sold out. We urge men to convert
to the OT:08 as they transition to new Timothies. We will do an estimate of how
long the current supplies and post the discontinuance date on this site.
Yes, it is available at this time, however, we will not be reprinting this offering,
so when the current supplies run out, it will be discontinued. We will do an estimate
of how long the current supplies and post the discontinuance date on this site.
No, CBMC has license agreements with a number of the authors that prevent copying.
No, the Leaders’ DVD is very attractively priced and to preserve the quality, we
ask that it not be reproduced. The Leader’s DVD is available on this website.
OT:08 is available in English at this time. When and if it will be translated into
other languages we will make the information available on this website.
Life Questions – Book 1
1) Finding God’s Blueprint for Your Life – Andy Stanley
2) Is the Bible Really Trustworthy – Dr. Ken Boa
3) Dreams That Can’t Come True – Andy Stanley
4) The Humanity and Deity of Christ – Dr. Ken Boa
5) Out of the Grave – Dr. Crawford Loritts
6) How Good is Good Enough? – Andy Stanley
Life Foundations – Book 2
1) Christ Life – Dr. Howard Hendricks
2) Come to Terms (NuMe) – Andy Stanley
3) The Invisible War – Bryan Loritts
4) A Desperate Struggle – Dr. Crawford Loritts
5) The Work of the Holy Spirit – Dr. Ken Boa
6) Laying Tracks of Prayer – Tim Philpot
7) Gospel Blimp – Andy Stanley
Life Perspectives – Book 3
1) Commitment to Truth – Dr. Crawford Loritts
2) Knowing the Will of God – Walt Henrichsen
3) Choose your Battles – Fighting for Character – Dr. Crawford Loritts
4) Family Life – Dennis Rainey
5) A Life Well Spent – Russ Crosson
6) Are They Thinking Lost? – Ted DeMoss
7) Multiplication – Walt Henrichsen
No, CBMC offices that have inventories will have to use or dispose of them. We encourage
men to move to the new OT:08 as soon as reasonably possible.
CBMC, Inc. will work with CBMC International to acquire copies of OT:08.