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National Association of Evangelicals (NAE)

Formed during World War II, the National Association of Evangelicals represented an effort to forge an ecumenical partnership of conservative Protestants that would move beyond the sectarian spirit of early 20th-century fundamentalism. The NAE is commonly recognized as one of the catalysts of evangelicalism’s impressive postwar resurgence. Over the past decade, the NAE has sparked controversy by flirting with liberal political stances on such issues as environmental stewardship and care for the poor.

Q&A: NAE President Leith Anderson

The new president of the National Association of Evangelicals speaks about galvanizing evangelicals, immigration, and the challenges ahead.

Can Anderson Help the NAE Recover?

Leaders praise new NAE chief, debate direction.

Richard Cizik Resigns from the National Association of Evangelicals

Longtime lobbyist and media spokesman recently said 'I'm shifting' on gay unions.

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The Sex Lives of Unmarried Evangelicals

80 percent of young unmarried evangelicals have had sex? Really?

Don't Let Dysfunctional Politics Override the Christian Call for Justice

Facing critics from both sides after I quit the AARP.

Should Pastors Be Required to Sign a Code of Ethics?

Observers weigh in.

Critics Challenge National Association of Evangelicals' Abortion-Reduction Initiative's Funding

Funding of soon-to-close Generation Forum by pro-contraception group draws criticism from World Magazine and Manhattan Declaration.

Why the NAE Issued a Clergy Code of Ethics

Uncertainty on issues like use of time, family obligations, plagiarism, and pornography sparked a call for a broad statement, says Luder Whitlock.

Evangelical Leaders Pan Qur'an Burn Plan

NAE issues public plea. Richard Land calls it "appalling, disgusting, and brainless."

Immigration Reform: Another Christian View

Forging a just public policy is more complex than the public rhetoric.

Assemblies of God Leader Bows Out of Civility Statement

Signatories included nonevangelicals and people who support gay marriage and abortion rights.

Evangelicals Endorse Immigration Reform

The National Association of Evangelicals' board overwhelmingly approved a resolution to seek 'faith and equal treatment' of immigrants.

The NAE Chooses Government Affairs Director

Veteran World Relief worker to replace Richard Cizik.

What Cizik's Resignation Means for Creation Care

While some celebrate, others lament advocate's departure from National Association of Evangelicals.

Interview: NAE President Leith Anderson on Richard Cizik's Resignation

'If he did not appropriately represent NAE, then he has lost credibility as a spokesperson.'

Richard Cizik Resigns from the National Association of Evangelicals

Longtime lobbyist and media spokesman recently said 'I'm shifting' on gay unions.

Blessed Insurance

Many pastors lack access to adequate health benefits.

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Commission's decision imperils benefits for Christian Dalits.

Q&A: Leith Anderson

The new president of the National Association of Evangelicals speaks about galvanizing evangelicals, immigration, and the challenges ahead.

Haggard Reprimanded

Former president of the NAE told to stop seeking financial support.

Haggard's Overseers Squash Fundraising Letter

He'll be seeking secular employment, not ministry, they said.

One-Size Politics Doesn't Fit All  Subscriber access only

Evangelical social reform is a many-splendored thing.

Climate Change Is Here to Stay

Debate over global warming has only intensified since conservatives targeted Cizik.

Focus Praises NAE's 'Broader Social Agenda'

Plus: The evangelicals at the center of the U.S. attorneys firing fight, Time's cover story on the Bible in public schools, Colo. becomes another center of the Anglican wars, and other stories from online sources around the world.

NAE Endorses Statement Against Torture

Declaration calls for churches and individuals to act on "non-negotiable" issue.

No Consensus on Whether NAE Conflict Is Getting Hotter

Plus: The actual news in the pope's new document, SWBTS sued over gender-based termination, Franklin Graham's son injured in Iraq, and other stories from online sources around the world.

Dobson, Others Seek Ouster of NAE Vice President

Interim president Leith Anderson says he supports Richard Cizik's work on creation care.

Life After Haggard  Subscriber access only

Leaders praise new NAE chief, debate direction.

National Association of Evangelicals Sifts Through Ashes of Haggard Scandal  Subscriber access only

Leaders are distancing group from its former president.

'I Am Guilty of Sexual Immorality ... a Deceiver and a Liar,' Haggard Confesses

Also: Leith Anderson again named NAE interim president

NAE Board Chairman Shocked by Haggard Resignation  Subscriber access only

Roy Taylor says NAE hopes to name interim president next week.

Haggard Says He Bought Meth But Didn't Use It  Subscriber access only

Also: Admits hiring Jones as masseuse, but says they didn't have sex.

Haggard Resigns as NAE President  Subscriber access only

Pastor also steps aside at New Life Church after allegations by male prostitute.

On Immigration Issue, Big Evangelical Groups Conspicuously Mum  Subscriber access only

Policy groups say they have other issues to focus on.

Good Morning, Evangelicals!  Subscriber access only

Meet Ted Haggard the NAE's optimistic champion of ecumenical evangelism and free-market faith.

Evangelicals in a Secular Society  Subscriber access only

Ted Haggard says Galatians bars us from using the law to create a Christian nation.

Evangelical Mainliners Remember Defender of Orthodoxy  Subscriber access only

Diane Knippers was at the heart of mainline renewal movements.

Institute for Religion and Democracy President Diane Knippers Dies at 53  Subscriber access only

Stalwart against liberalism in mainline churches had colon cancer.

Heat Stroke  Subscriber access only

The climate for addressing global warming is improving.

Evangelical Leaders Call for Darfur Action  Subscriber access only

Plus: A tainted quest for Noah's flood, another Methodist lesbian trial, and the group that may or may not be behind the Iraq church bombings.

Q & A: Rich Cizik  Subscriber access only

Rich Cizik of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) on a new initiative in Morocco.

Bush Addresses Evangelicals; Gay Marriage Halted in Calif., Gay Marriage Ban Proposed in Mass.  Subscriber access only

Plus: Hundreds of other stories from online sources around the world
News Feed
Evangelical Christians Increasingly Favor Pathway to Legal Status for Immigrants
Evangelical leaders are conducting an ambitious push to sway Congress, including ad campaigns on Christian radio stations in five states, meetings with lawmakers and a challenge to churchgoers to pray every day for 40 days using Bible passages that speak of welcoming the stranger. (NYT)
My Journey Toward the “New Evangelicalism”
I know about the consequences of changing one’s thinking. I was fired from my position as vice-president for governmental relations at the National Association of Evangelicals. (Religion & Politics)
Evangelical Groups Call for New Stance on Illegal Immigration
The call by the groups represents a recognition that in one bedrock element of the conservative movement — evangelical Christians — the demography of their followers is becoming more Hispanic (The New York Times)

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