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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

Love Needs No Reason
One difference between the therapeutic gospel and the liberating gospel.

Mark Galli | posted 3/18/2010 08:54AM

Taking Stock
Funds expand faith-based investing.

Rob Moll | posted 3/18/2010 08:57AM

Reclaiming St. Patrick's Day
But if we are to choose a social issue for March 17, what would it be?

Ted Olsen | posted 3/17/2010 02:29PM

The Evolution of Sin
Gary Anderson: How sin came to be seen as a debt rather than a weight.

Interview by John Wilson | posted 3/17/2010 09:40AM

Fight Between Erskine College and Its Denomination Will Head to Court
Denomination fired board members, alleging mission drift.

Jocelyn Green | posted 3/17/2010 09:51AM

Is Cosmetic Surgery Immoral?
Even more importantly: Why do you want to know?

Mollie Ziegler Hemingway | posted 3/16/2010 09:06AM

When Caesar Renders
Romanian Baptists dissent over accepting government funds.

Susan Wunderink | posted 3/16/2010 09:07AM

Practically Theological
How churches are teaching doctrine—and finding eager participants.

Sarah Pulliam Bailey | posted 3/15/2010 09:33AM

Getting the Story
Why journalism is not just a profession for us.

Mark Galli | posted 3/15/2010 09:34AM

posted 3/19/2010 07:33AM

The Mind Under Grace
Why a heady dose of doctrine is crucial to spiritual formation.

Darren C. Marks | posted 3/12/2010 10:30AM

The Lost Art Of Catechesis
It's a tried and true way of teaching, among other things, Christian doctrine.

J. I. Packer and Gary A. Parrett | posted 3/12/2010 10:31AM

Poll: How does your church teach theology? (check all that apply)

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