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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

sponsors

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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