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November 2004

The Emergent Mystique
The 'emerging church' movement has generated a lot of excitement but only a handful of congregations. Is it the wave of the future or a passing fancy?
by Andy Crouch

Emergent Evangelism
Brian McLaren and Duane Litfin on the place of absolute truths in a postmodern world.
by Brian McLaren and Duane Litfin

Why I Apologized to Planned Parenthood
My difficult unplanned pregnancy impelled me to show a little more grace.
by Jemila Monroe

Rubber Sharks and Real Kids
When it comes to media, Ted Baehr tells parents to use common sense and cognitive development theory.
interview by David Neff

Can This Institution Be Saved?
A curious alliance of helping professionals is working to rebuild marriage in a culture of divorce.
by Tim Stafford

Mutual Mayhem
A plea for peace and truth in the madness of Nigeria.
by Craig Keener
Plus: Back to the Basics

Winking at Corruption No More
Christians help lead a worldwide movement opposing graft.
by Tony Carnes

The Chinese Church's Delicate Dance
A conversation with the head of the Protestant Three-Self Patriotic Movement.
by Mark Galli

HeadLines

Russia: Christians seek healing in Beslan.

Media: Newspaper investigates TBN.

Education: Evangelical schools wrestle with post-9/11 visa rules.

Kenya: Christian publications multiply amid new freedom.

Business: Christian bookstores hit hard by competition from Wal-Mart.

Honduras: Casa Alianza director resigns over sex charges.

Zimbabwe: Law would shut down many faith-based groups.

Q+A: SBC president Bobby Welch on evangelism.

Law: Florida school vouchers flunked.

Departments

Inside CT
Bored in Shanghai

Readers Write

Where We Stand
For Whom Would Jesus Vote?; Fill an Empty Cradle

Speaking Out | C. Christopher Hook
The Politics of Stem Cells

Reflections
The Way of Salvation

Good Question | Douglas Groothuis
Dangerous Meditations

Weblog in Print | Ted Olsen
Bad Believers, Non-Believers

Civil Reactions | Stephen L. Carter
Defending Our Neighbor

The CT review
The Wages of Abuse; Bookmarks; Good News from the Doctor

The Back Page | Philip Yancey
Hope for Abraham's Sons

sponsors

'A Voice for Sanity'
J. Lee Grady doesn't want your gold. The journalist wants a 'Holy Ghost housecleaning' of the charismatic movement.

Sarah Pulliam Bailey | posted 11/23/2009 01:11PM

Modern-Day Mordecai
When he's away from his day job, Charisma editor J. Lee Grady is probably working on a project to empower women and confront abuse.

Sarah Pulliam Bailey | posted 11/23/2009 01:06PM

The Next Redesign
Look for Christianity Today's new and improved presence online.

Ted Olsen | posted 11/23/2009 01:43PM

Trees Of Life
How Floresta integrates development discipleship, and creation care overseas.

Deann Alford in the Dominican Republic | posted 11/20/2009 10:56AM

A Grounded Faith
Mexican ministry branches out beyond tree planting to bring healing to souls in a barren land.

Jeremy Weber in Oaxaca, Mexico | posted 11/06/2009 01:56PM

Will Abortion Derail Health Care Reform?
The Senate moves closer to a vote on health care reform, groups argue over presidential appointments, and the Family Research Council issues a correction.

Tobin Grant | posted 11/20/2009 11:05AM

Christ at the Center
Michael Horton says we need to once again let our lives and churches be driven by the gospel.

Interview by Mark Galli | posted 11/19/2009 10:14AM

Cleaning Up After Others
A&E's The Cleaner is about tough love and redemption.

Todd Hertz | posted 11/19/2009 10:19AM

'O, Evangelicos!'
We need not abandon our name—just live up to it.

Philip Yancey | posted 11/18/2009 10:31AM

Wilson's Bookmarks
From the editor of Books & Culture.

posted 11/18/2009 10:33AM

The Best and the Worst New Tech: Mobile Smart Phones
Phones are on track to becoming the most promising—and paralyzing—technology.

Brad Abare, founder of the Center for Church Communication | posted 11/17/2009 09:19AM

The Best and the Worst New Tech: Online Video
The gospel was delivered in a way that people could visualize it.

Mark Kellner, author of God on the Internet | posted 11/17/2009 09:21AM

The Best and the Worst New Tech: What You Least Expect
Technology often brings a myriad of trade-offs.

John Dyer, web development director at Dallas Theological Seminary | posted 11/17/2009 09:22AM

Christ-Centered Cautions
How do we be good, be disciplined, and be like Jesus?

Collin Hansen | posted 11/16/2009 09:29AM

Readers Write
Your responses to the September 2009 issue of Christianity Today.

posted 11/16/2009 09:33AM

Poll: Does works righteousness pervade your church?

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