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October 2006

Where We Are—and How We Got Here
A look at the influences that have shaped evangelicals.
by Mark A. Noll
Plus: 'Truth from the Evangelical Viewpoint'

The Top 50 Books That Have Shaped Evangelicals
Landmark titles that changed the way we think, talk, witness, worship, and live.

What We're Doing Right
Contemporary ministry through the eyes of photojournalists.

What's Next?
114 leaders from 11 ministry spheres outline evangelical priorities for the next 50 years.

A Greater Vision
Billy Graham's bottom line never changes: 'Are we really being used to change people?'
by Harold Myra

Evangelism Plus
John Stott reflects on future priorities.
Interview by Tim Stafford

Grappling with God
Prayer sometimes feels like a hug and a stranglehold at the same time.
by Philip Yancey

The Church's Great Malfunctions
Why we should be our own fiercest critics.
by Miroslav Volf

Flea Market Believers
If these biblical literalists don't go to church, can the Right count on their vote?
by Arthur E. Farnsley II

What Married Women Want
Sociologist Brad Wilcox says one type of marriage makes most wives happier.
Interview by Stan Guthrie

Let Us Reason Together About Life
A new statement from Evangelicals and Catholics Together encourages civil discourse on divisive issues.
by David Neff

Soaking in Blood—Again
Sri Lankan violence costs 1,000 lives. Relief efforts set back.
by Anto Akkara

'They Know We Are Christians'
Lebanese Christian compassion impresses Muslims during bloody conflict.
by Dale Gavlak

HeadLines

China: Police demolish church, beat bystanders.

Higher Education: What cost Greenville professor his job?

Indonesia: Advocates question motive for executing Christians.

Church Life: Willow Creek ends service for 20-somethings.

Uganda: War-torn church ponders government deal with rebel leader.

Faith and Culture: Atlanta Braves lose Focus.

Environment: Evangelical coalition cool on climate change.

Q+A: World Vision president Richard Stearns.

Church Life: Megachurch pastor returns after leadership dispute.

Religious Freedom: Saudi Arabia promises to curb abuses.

Tidings: What is 'sanctuary' for?

Departments

Inside CT
All Hands on Deck

Readers Write

Where We Stand
Media in Motion; Save the E-Word

Reflections
CT Classics

Taste and See | Agnieszka Tennant
To Russia with Fury

Global Prognosis | David Aikman
Train Wreck Coming

The CT Review
Genocide survivors tell their stories; Madeleine Albright gets religion; why the afterlife is crucial to how we live this one; Bookmarks

The Back Page | Charles Colson
The Earmark Epidemic

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

You Can't Worship Here: Evicting Churches from New York Schools
What will really happen this weekend when churches gather in school buildings for the last time?

A Christianity Today editorial | posted 2/08/2012 10:04AM

A Crackdown on International Adoptions
The rate of adoptions in Ethiopia has declined 90 percent.

Matthew D. LaPlante in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | posted 2/07/2012 10:16AM

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