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Some staffers grouse about the tight regimen imposed by headquarters, but Bright insists it will take discipline to do the job right.

There are detractors too. Liberal critics complain that Crusade's message is too narrow and its methods too rash. Some cite a lack of social consciousness. And several theologians say more theological content is needed.

But, backers defend, who else is doing as effective a job? They say the average Crusade staffer is a sharp, socially-aware student of Scripture who believes that evangelism must precede any lasting social impact. And as for aggressively sharing the faith, he is only carrying out a task given him by Christ—a task that will last at least until 1980.

This article originally appeared in the June 9, 1972 issue of Christianity Today.

Also appearing on our site today:

Weblog: Campus Crusade for Christ Founder Bill Bright Dies at 81 | Former "happy pagan" went on to form one of the largest and most efficient parachurch ministries in the world.

Bill Bright's Wonderful Plan for the World | Evangelicalism's power couple closes in on their radical mission.

Bill Bright's Benediction | "As long as I have breath, I will praise and serve the Lord," the evangelist wrote earlier this month.

Bright Unto the End | In the face of retirement and death, the founder of Campus Crusade says his spirit still soars.

CT Classic: 'I'm Only Doing What God Told Me to Do' | The founder of Campus Crusade for Christ talks about America's moral disintegration, Christians in politics, and his hopes for the "greatest spiritual awakening in the history of the world."

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