Print Issue: November 2007 | Christianity Today | A Magazine of Evangelical Conviction

Home > Archives > Print Issue Archives > November 2007

November 2007

The Mission of Business
Companies around the globe are mixing profits with gospel ministry.
by Joe Maxwell

Work Is Our Mission
Why the godly baker's most significant task is baking good bread.
by Uwe Siemon-Netto
Plus: Scripture and The Wall Street Journal

The Evangelical Elite
Michael Lindsay says evangelicals can be found in powerful positions in every niche of American life.
Interview by Tim Stafford
Plus: Surprising Candor

Getting Back on Course
It's time to return to the priority of evangelism.
by Ajith Fernando

Africa Unbound
God may be clearing the stage for the next act in his redemptive drama.
by Jonathan J. Bonk

Developing Good Development
10 principles to guide your church's next mission project.
by Greg Snell

The Men of Boystown
A glimpse into the world of male prostitution.
by Jeremy Schneider

In the Aftermath of a Kidnapping
The South Korean missionary movement seeks to mature without losing its zeal.
by Sarah Pulliam

HeadLines

Zimbabwe: President Mugabe infiltrates churches.

Church Discipline: Haggard told to stop seeking financial support.

Politics: Presidential candidates deviate from faith-talk scripts.

Finance: Christian lenders staying solvent during mortgage crisis.

Government: New IRS tax form will make nonprofits more transparent.

Kazakhstan: Republic sees evangelicals as traitors.

Higher Education: Texas Supreme Court upholds colleges' religious freedom.

Q+A: Kay Warren on the church's fight against AIDS.

Tidings: Ted Olsen on unexpected cultural baggage from Africa.

Theology: Northwestern student dismissed for "hyper-dispensational" views.

Departments

Inside CT
Non-Holy Work

Readers Write

Where We Stand
Missions Isn't Safe; Dr. Luther's Tribulation

Reflections
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart

Do Likewise | David P. Gushee
More Free, At Least

Foolish Things | Stan Guthrie
Answering the Atheists

The Pulse
Short-Term Troubles

The CT Review
Alister McGrath deconstructs Richard Dawkins; Moody prof meets Jesus at Jack-in-the-Box; edgy Grace; Wilberforce, the amazing messenger; Idol's worshiper; WMBI radio host Mark Elfstrand's favorite men's ministry websites; and Bookmarks.

The Back Page | Philip Yancey
Traveling with Wesley

The Other Prodigal Son
The Prodigal's coming-home gala was for both sons.

Carolyn Arends | posted 2/13/2012 09:46AM

Go Figure
Recent stats on atheism, celebrities, and denominations.

Compiled by Ted Olsen | posted 2/13/2012 09:47AM

Obama Does Not Widen Religious Exemption for Contraceptive Mandate
The burden to cover contraception shifts.

Sarah Pulliam Bailey | posted 2/10/2012 01:18PM

The Best Ways to Fight Poverty—Really
The church's role in raising the poor's standard of living.

Mark Galli | posted 2/10/2012 09:21AM

Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to the December issue.

posted 2/10/2012 09:23AM

Calling All Callings: Amy Sherman on ‘Kingdom Calling’
Christians can build thriving communities by exercising their vocational gifts.

Interview by Morgan Feddes | posted 2/09/2012 09:47AM

Pro-life Advocates Cheer State Court Rulings, Parliament Reaffirms Church De-Regulations, and More News
Important developments in the church and the world.

posted 2/09/2012 09:52AM

First They Came for the Catholics: Obama's Contraceptive Mandate
An open letter to evangelical Christians.

Timothy George and Chuck Colson | posted 2/08/2012 10:10AM

[Browse More Christianity Today]

Subscribe to Christianity Today and get 3 free trial issues. No credit card required.

Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Offer valid in U.S. only.

If you decide you want to keep Christianity Today coming, honor your invoice for just $19.95 and receive nine more issues, a full year in all. If not, simply write "cancel" across the invoice and return it. The three trial issues are yours to keep, regardless.

Click here for international orders

2-for-1 Gifts!