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OUR MISSION
To engage, encourage, and equip the church worldwide, sharing the depth and transforming power of the Gospel as it permeates all spheres of life.
Since 1956, the communications ministry of
Christianity Today International
has been committed to this mission.
What exactly does commitment to Christ look like to the divergent world of the 21st century?
What is the Scripture saying to a church in the midst of social, cultural and political change and upheaval?
These were just two of the questions that evangelist Billy Graham sought to give prophetic guidance to when he envisioned Christianity Today magazine. Today, Dr. Graham's vision has become an international communications ministry that now includes multiple award-winning magazines, books, tapes, curricula, CDs and an ever-expanding online presence.
Initially focused on providing pastors with a strong energetic voice of evangelical leadership, CTI now serves the global church with resources designed to meet the needs of both Christian leaders and laity alike — adults, youth, and families.
Today, more than 2.5 million readers gain encouragement and relevant, Bible-based wisdom from CTI's 11 magazines; publications that include not only the flagship, but Leadership Journal, Campus Life, Today's Christian Woman, Marriage Partnership, Christian History & Biography, Your Church, Today's Christian, Books & Culture, Christian Parenting Today, and the men's devotional, Men of Integrity.
In addition, CTI's pioneering electronic efforts through ChristianityToday.com have positioned the CTI ministry as a leader in understanding and using this exciting and far-reaching communications tool to help define and give substance to a growing evangelical presence on the Internet. Online resources include:
• PreachingToday.com, a leading subscription-access site for preachers;
• BuildingChurchLeaders.com, a lay-leadership training site;
• and the "e-zine" Christianity Today magazine.
Also included are a variety of community-building interest areas and more than a dozen e-mail newsletters. We help provide believers worldwide with the practical tools and scriptural perspectives needed to successfully tackle the myriad challenges of being salt and light in today's world.
CHRISTIANITY TODAY INTERNATIONAL stands committed to equipping and encouraging frontline Christians. And keeping this vision sure are the following time-honored distinctives:
BIBLICALLY-BASED THEOLOGY
CTI believes the Scriptures are the inspired Word of God and that the gospel is the power of God unto salvation — a transforming and vital force for the individual, church, and society.
MINISTRY
Ministering to the needs of Christian men and women while seeking ways to penetrate culture is a primary goal at CTI.
GROWING PEOPLE
CTI maintains a superior staff by matching employees to the task, building on their strengths, and developing effective team style management.
EXCELLENCE
From the editorial quality to the ethics of its business practices to the care of its customer relations, CTI demands high levels of integrity, excellence, and effectiveness. "Measurable quality in all things" is the rule.
FINANCIAL HEALTH AND STRENGTH
Purposely nonprofit, CTI is committed to careful management of its financial resources in order to operate effectively in a business environment while keeping ministry at its center.
CONTROLLED GROWTH
With ministry to readers as its first priority, CTI pursues the full potential of each periodical and product and launches new ventures where it sees a clear, largely unmet need. With an eye on the future, CTI will live by God's surprises.
These six distinctives, coupled with the overarching purpose of communicating the Gospel's depth and power — are carrying CHRISTIANITY TODAY INTERNATIONAL faithfully and effectively into the 21st century. Equipping and encouraging the evangelical church.
To the glory of God.
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