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November 13, 2000

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November 13, 2000

Community Is Their Middle Name Subscriber access only

As Willow Creek Community Church turns 25, it is bigger than ever, drawing 17,000 a weekend. But what really makes Willow tick is what comes after the seeker services.

Sort of Mellowing Subscriber access only

After 25 years, Bill Hybels is less driven and intense, but still in love with the job

The Next 25 Years Subscriber access only

The Man Behind the Megachurch Subscriber access only

There would be no Willow Creek—no small groups, no women in leadership, no passion for service—without Gilbert Bilezikian.

Willow Creek's Place in History

It turns out that the church that made seeker-sensitive a part of our vocabulary is not as revolutionary as its critics have said.

Unprepared to Teach Parenting?

Two churches long associated with Babywise author Gary Ezzo denounce his character and fitness for Christian ministry.

The Antimoderns

Six postmodern Christians discuss the possibilities and limits of postmodernism.

What Exactly Is Postmodernism?

The often-maligned movement is today's academic Rorschach blot.

Urbanites: More Justice, Less Epistemology Subscriber access only

The emerging urban class is targeting capitalism and Christianity—often for good reason.

Scientists: Just Leave Us Alone Subscriber access only

Not all the academy is so taken with postmodernism.

Policy Wonks for Christ Subscriber access only

At Civitas, grad students learn to think Christianly about public life.

Thanksgiving at Fair Acres Subscriber access only

A meal with my mother and other nursing-home residents opened a small crack in their stony detachment, and gave a brief glimpse of the kingdom of heaven.

Lives Measured in Minutes Subscriber access only

New legislation would offer greater care for premature newborns near death.

Souls on Ice Subscriber access only

Junior hockey teams melt racial barriers and help prepare young skaters for all arenas of life.

The Newest Establishment Subscriber access only

Editorial: A Lexicon of Death Subscriber access only

In one decision, a British judge undermined two established values of Western Civilization.

Editorial: No Sympathy for the Devil Subscriber access only

How should Christians react to all this talk about exorcism?

Matters of Opinion: The New Scarlet Letter Subscriber access only

Call someone a fundamentalist and watch what happens.

Matters of Opinion: Trashy Talk Subscriber access only

Former Indiana coach Bobby Knight provokes examination of current speech standards as he continues to rage against the dying light.

Quotations to Contemplate Subscriber access only

Quotations to contemplate on listening

Furthermore: Nice Is Not the Point Subscriber access only

Sometimes love is sharp, hard-edged, confusing, and seemingly unfair.

Pie-in-the-Sky Now Subscriber access only

Two scholars argue that Pentecostalism, especially in Brazil, is not so otherworldly as many think.

Through a Glass Darkly

The Big Kahuna entertains and provokes with its treatment of Christian faith in the workplace.

Rock & Roll Apologetics Subscriber access only

New and noteworthy books on the Beatles, hate, and other subjects.

Neighborhood Outpost Subscriber access only

Changing a culture takes more than politics.

Finance: 'Gifting Clubs' Shut Down Subscriber access only

Prosecutors say the faithful are being fleeced in pyramid schemes.

Downsizing: Prison Fellowship Downsizing Subscriber access only

Organization says closing 20 offices and eliminating 100 staff positions are part of attempt to involve churches and volunteers more directly in prison ministry.

Updates Subscriber access only

Activists Respond on RU-486

Urban Outreach: Baptists Transform Kentucky Tavern Subscriber access only

Quotations to contemplate on dying and eternity.

Briefs: North America Subscriber access only

Publishing: Left Behind Series Puts Tyndale Ahead Subscriber access only

Success leaves publisher wondering how to best steward the company's increase.

United Methodists: Eight UMC Pastors Quit Denomination Subscriber access only

Same-sex unions, bishop's handling of power prompt the exodus.

Tajikistan: Church Bombing Kills 10 Subscriber access only

Bomb kills 10 Christians and hospitalizes 39 Dushanbe church members.

India: Justice Delayed for Dalits Subscriber access only

Christian untouchable is murdered, but police stall investigation.

Briefs: The World Subscriber access only

Russia: Ready to Stand on Their Own? Subscriber access only

In the former Soviet Union, evangelical churches are growing but not yet mature.

Indonesia: Ambon's Wounded Subscriber access only

Governor, others decline to intervene in jihad attacks.

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