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October 2009

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October

Whole Gospel, Whole Church, Whole World

We must believe, live, and communicate all that makes the Christian message staggeringly comprehensive good news.

In the Beginning, Grace

Evangelicals desperately need spiritual and moral renewal—on that everyone agrees. But what do we do about it?

A Vertical Discipline

One way to open ourselves afresh to the word of grace.

Lost in Transition

With his latest research on emerging adults, sociologist Christian Smith helps the church reach out to a rootless generation.

Crazy Passion

Francis Chan keeps pushing and pushing to make more and more disciples.

China's 'Conscience' Missing in Action

Top Christian lawyer Gao Zhisheng vanishes as government stifles dissent.

On the Border of Misery and Hope

In a season of heightened violence and reduced financial support, Tijuana Christian Mission keeps up the good fight.

Briefing

Spotlight

Church Violence

The surge in church shootings is real.
Headlines

No Straight Shot

More evangelical therapists move from changing orientation to embracing faith identity for gays.

No Laughing Matter

Canceled Jesus comedy reveals balancing act of Dutch TV evangelism.

Loss Is Gain

Denial of Hutterite request offers defense for other faith groups.

Passages

SBC leader resigns, adoption agency co-founder dies, and other transitions in the Christian world.

Holding Their Tongues

The Assemblies of God asks whether its distinctive teaching is being lost in outreach efforts.

Quotation Marks

Recent statements on health care reform, evangelism, politics, and other topics.

Should Multisite Campuses Be Church Plants Instead?

Church leaders and observers weigh in on a current debate.

Go Figure

Recent numbers on mainline and the megachurch, secular Jews, church background checks, and pastors who don't see themselves as such.

A Lost Generation

Mainline churches in East Germany rediscover a sense of mission.

Viewpoints

Readers Write

Your responses to the August 2009 issue of Christianity Today.

Come, Lord Jesus

Oh, wait. He's already here.

Pro-Life's Next Movement

Political change is giving the abortion lobby an upper hand. What's the best action for pro-life Christians to take next?

Speak Out Publicly

The pro-life movement needs people who are willing to speak out in the public square.

Lord of the Wedding Dance

What a Christian marriage ceremony is all about.

When Atheists Believe

The confounding attraction of the Christian worldview.

CT Review

Books

Be. Do. Write.

Donald Miller reflects on what it's like to have your life become a movie script.

An Evangelical Lament

A seasoned journalist looks at the movement and sighs. A review of A Lover's Quarrel.

My Top 5 Books on the Emerging Movement

Wilson's Bookmarks

Short reviews from the editor of Books & Culture.

'Scouting the Divine'

My Search for God in Wine, Wool, and Wild Honey

The Clothed Public Square

Hunter Baker argues that Christians should not abandon God talk.
Movies

The Coen Brothers' World

The sibling filmmakers are asking the Big Questions.
Music

Pistol City Holiness

The blues of Dave Perkins is raw, real, and full of hope.

In Every Issue

New Look, Fresh Topics

CT is easier to use and more thoughtful than ever.

Watching Her Tone

Margaret Feinberg wants Christians to be more gentle.

Don't Miss

Rob Bell's 'Ginormous' Mirror

Rob Bell's 'Ginormous' Mirror

To read his book is to read about our fascination with ourselves.
Diagnosing the Demonic

Diagnosing the Demonic

Can you recognize the presence of evil spirits?

Acting Like Jesus

Acting Like Jesus

An unlikely theatrical role enabled me to connect with unbelievers.

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