About This Issue: February 28, 1964

Dr. Robert K. Bower of Fuller Theological Seminary points out that church growth is intimately related to the ministry of education (see the article on the opposite page). CHRISTIANITY TODAY, in more than seven years of publication, has endeavored to publish frequent articles on various aspects of Christian education. This issue includes, in addition to Dr. Bower’s article, a forthright debate on the propriety of federal aid to Christian education (page 8). The article by Dr. McKenna (page 13) traces the significance of modern trends for Christian colleges. Our lead editorial (page 24) says that the influence of the evangelical minority in education is too often underrated.

Also in this issue

The CT archives are a rich treasure of biblical wisdom and insight from our past. Some things we would say differently today, and some stances we've changed. But overall, we're amazed at how relevant so much of this content is. We trust that you'll find it a helpful resource.

Christianity Today February 28, 1964

Current Religious Thought: February 28, 1964

Harold B. Kuhn

Federal Aid to Christian Education: Yes

Lester Dekoster

Problems of a Pioneer

FCC Enforcing ‘Fairness Doctrine’

Glenn Everett

A Middle Way

Frank Farrell

A Memorial (?) to God

Book Briefs: February 28, 1964

Editorial

Education and the Evangelical Minority

Robert K. Bower

Frightening!

L. Nelson Bell

Eutychus and His Kin: February 28, 1964

Evangelical Colleges: The Race for Relevance

David L. Mckenna

Federal Aid to Christian Education: No

V. Raymond Edman

The ‘New Look’ in Roman Catholic-Protestant Relations

Norman V. Hope

The Educational Ministry of the Church

Robert K. Bower

Our Latest

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Excerpt

How the Lord’s Supper Heals Church Hurt

Hannah Miller King

Communion makes us face our relational conflicts.

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Review

We’ve Still Got Heaven Wrong

Claude Atcho

N.T. Wright’s Homecoming hits familiar notes, but they’re still needed.

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Review

Emotions Don’t Just Happen to You

Our society tends to treat feelings as inevitable and authentic. A new book explores an older understanding in the Bible and the church.

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News

Cities Church Isn’t Alone in Experiencing Hostility

Megan Fowler

From arson to armed attacks, North American houses of faith have seen alarming acts of aggression in recent years.

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The Bulletin

Rubio’s Speech, Nancy Guthrie Missing, and Summer of Our Discontent

Mike Cosper, Clarissa Moll

Marco Rubio’s message to Europe, NBC host’s mother is still missing, and Thomas Chatterton Williams on race and identity.

Holy Week 2026 - Maundy Thursday

For the Forgiveness of Sins

Jared Kennedy

Through the blood of the new covenant, our slate has been wiped clean.

Confronting Christ

Rusty McKie

Repent, seek forgiveness, and walk with a limp—knowing it is the mark of God’s resurrecting grace.

Lent 2026 - First Sunday

Feasts Amid Fasting

Steve Bezner

Even in our deepest sadness, we experience deep breaths of grace.