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August 2003

Turning the Mainline Around
New sociological studies show that evangelicals may well succeed at renewing wayward Protestantism.
by Michael S. Hamilton and Jennifer McKinney

Finding God in Small Groups
Tom Albin's doctoral research reveals why the Wesley's system worked so well.
Interview by Tim Stafford

One Friendship at a Time
Kids Hope USA shows the power of mentoring children.
by Bert Ghezzi

Tangling with Wolves
Why we still need heresy trials.
by Chris Armstrong

News: North American Report

Finances: ECFA prods Christian Research Institute to comply with standards.

Abortion: House bans partial-birth procedure.

Anglicans: Bishops worldwide chastise Canadian prelate for approving same-sex blessings.

Homosexuality: Canada to legalize same-sex marriage.

Ministry: Historic Chicago homeless shelter besieged by City Hall.

Law: California court forbids praying in Jesus' name in legislative meetings.

World Report

Iraq: Chaldean Christians emerge from isolation

Pakistan: Court acquits Christian of blasphemy.

Kenya: Christians oppose embedding Islamic tribunals in constitution.

Missions: Southern Baptists cut staff, put missionaries on hold.

Departments

Inside CT: Nearly Perfect | by David Neff
Longtime Christianity Today editor Carol Thiessen was firm but not fierce, steadfast but not stodgy.

Under the Sun
Quotation Marks; Go Figure

Where We Stand
Roadblocks and Voting Blocs; Coming Attractions

Virgil Gulker: Calling a Child by Name | An interview with Virgil Gulker
God roams America's public schools looking for us.

Reflections: Bumper Sticker Theology | Compiled by Richard A. Kauffman
Quotations to stir the heart and mind on the open road.

Good Question | J.I. Packer
The church is not a bus where one person does the driving. It's like an anthill, where everyone works.

Always in Parables | by Andy Crouch
Wrinkles in Time

The CT Review
Matthew Scully on treating animals with dignity; No Pie in the Sky; Doubt and Meaning; Fun, Friendly Advice; Getting Ahead; I Lost It

The Back Page | by Charles Colson with Anne Morse
Being Here

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Let us Tell You a Story
Recovering the lost spiritual discipline of reading biographies.

Chris Armstrong | posted 11/06/2009 09:52AM

The Mushroom Hunt
How to find a good biography.

Chris Armstrong | posted 11/06/2009 09:53AM

After Election Day, the Vote Everyone Has Been Waiting For
Tuesday brought big news on same-sex unions and the election outcomes of conservative candidates, but all eyes are now on the health-care bill.

Tobin Grant | posted 11/06/2009 09:54AM

Yawning at the Word
It's really hard to listen to God when there are really interesting things to think about.

Mark Galli | posted 11/05/2009 10:33AM

Go Figure
Recent numbers on female senior pastors, abortion, and the megachurch.

Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 11/05/2009 10:34AM

Looking for Clear Signals
Religious freedom needs less talk and more action in Washington.

A Christianity Today editorial | posted 11/04/2009 09:18AM

Matrix: International Religious Liberty Advocates
CT looks at the major religious liberty groups' emphases and work.

posted 11/04/2009 09:21AM

Alien Seduction
ABC's sci-fi series V, which premieres tonight, tackles questions of blind faith, asking, "Would we believe them?"

Review by Todd Hertz | posted 11/03/2009 11:06AM

Aliens Among Us
ABC's 'V' is a probing look at culture and the need for discernment, says the show's executive producer.

Interview by Todd Hertz | posted 11/03/2009 11:07AM

Rising from the Valley of Death
Steven Curtis Chapman opens up about losing his daughter, their family's arduous journey, and a new album of songs chronicling the path of pain and hope.

Interview by Mark Moring | posted 11/02/2009 09:48AM

A Violent, Vicious Cycle
Who will deliver us from despair and death?

Collin Hansen | posted 11/02/2009 10:27AM

Poll: Which of the following book genres do you read most for spiritual growth?

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