Christianity Today Magazine
November 13, 2000
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Community Is Their Middle Name
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.
November 13, 2000
Sort of Mellowing
After 25 years, Bill Hybels is less driven and intense, but still in love with the job
November 13, 2000
The Man Behind the Megachurch
There would be no Willow Creek—no small groups, no women in leadership, no passion for service—without Gilbert Bilezikian.
November 13, 2000
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.
November 13, 2000
Unprepared to Teach Parenting?
Two churches long associated with Babywise author Gary Ezzo denounce his character and fitness for Christian ministry.
November 13, 2000
The Antimoderns
Six postmodern Christians discuss the possibilities and limits of postmodernism.
November 13, 2000
What Exactly Is Postmodernism?
The often-maligned movement is today's academic Rorschach blot.
November 13, 2000
Urbanites: More Justice, Less Epistemology
The emerging urban class is targeting capitalism and Christianity—often for good reason.
November 13, 2000
Scientists: Just Leave Us Alone
Not all the academy is so taken with postmodernism.
November 13, 2000
Policy Wonks for Christ
At Civitas, grad students learn to think Christianly about public life.
November 13, 2000
Thanksgiving at Fair Acres
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.
November 13, 2000
Lives Measured in Minutes
New legislation would offer greater care for premature newborns near death.
November 13, 2000
Souls on Ice
Junior hockey teams melt racial barriers and help prepare young skaters for all arenas of life.
November 13, 2000
Editorial: A Lexicon of Death
In one decision, a British judge undermined two established values of Western Civilization.
November 13, 2000
Editorial: No Sympathy for the Devil
How should Christians react to all this talk about exorcism?
November 13, 2000
Matters of Opinion: The New Scarlet Letter
Call someone a fundamentalist and watch what happens.
November 13, 2000
Matters of Opinion: Trashy Talk
Former Indiana coach Bobby Knight provokes examination of current speech standards as he continues to rage against the dying light.
November 13, 2000
Furthermore: Nice Is Not the Point
Sometimes love is sharp, hard-edged, confusing, and seemingly unfair.
November 13, 2000
Pie-in-the-Sky Now
Two scholars argue that Pentecostalism, especially in Brazil, is not so otherworldly as many think.
November 13, 2000
Through a Glass Darkly
November 13, 2000
Rock & Roll Apologetics
New and noteworthy books on the Beatles, hate, and other subjects.
November 13, 2000
Finance: 'Gifting Clubs' Shut Down
Prosecutors say the faithful are being fleeced in pyramid schemes.
November 13, 2000
Downsizing: Prison Fellowship Downsizing
Organization says closing 20 offices and eliminating 100 staff positions are part of attempt to involve churches and volunteers more directly in prison ministry.
November 13, 2000
Urban Outreach: Baptists Transform Kentucky Tavern
Quotations to contemplate on dying and eternity.
November 13, 2000
Publishing: Left Behind Series Puts Tyndale Ahead
Success leaves publisher wondering how to best steward the company's increase.
November 13, 2000
United Methodists: Eight UMC Pastors Quit Denomination
Same-sex unions, bishop's handling of power prompt the exodus.
November 13, 2000
Tajikistan: Church Bombing Kills 10
Bomb kills 10 Christians and hospitalizes 39 Dushanbe church members.
November 13, 2000
India: Justice Delayed for Dalits
Christian untouchable is murdered, but police stall investigation.
November 13, 2000
Russia: Ready to Stand on Their Own?
In the former Soviet Union, evangelical churches are growing but not yet mature.
November 13, 2000
Indonesia: Ambon's Wounded
Governor, others decline to intervene in jihad attacks.
November 13, 2000
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