CT’s Top Philippines Stories of 2023

CT Editors

The publication of a Taglish Bible, colonial ties to evangelicalism, and the hit ‘Lovestruck’ series. Plus: Tell us what we missed.

Christianity Today December 20, 2023

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In 2023, CT worked to publish more stories on the Philippines and platform more Filipino writers. Here are seven articles on topics ranging from a new Bible translation to the growth of house churches to a reflection on Tim Keller’s influence.

In 2024, we want to do more. If you have suggestions for story ideas or new writers who should write for us, please fill out this form.

A missionary in the Philippines circa 1935

Colonialism Brought Evangelicalism to the Philippines. Churches Are Now Untangling the Two.

Hannah Keziah Agustin

The Word Made Fresh: Taglish Bible Translation Brings Streets of Manila into Church

Angela Lu Fulton

When Media Becomes the ‘Prince of the Power of the Air’

Melba Padilla Maggay

Worshippers wearing face masks stand far apart from one another to practice social distancing as they take part in Sunday service.

When 6 Churches Became 180: Philippines Shows Need for Resilient Congregations

Jason Richard Tan

Family members of drug war victims take part in a demonstration.

As Philippines’ Drug War Rolls On, Christians Continue Their Work

Beng Alba-Jones

Meet the Christian Love Expert Giving Filipinos Hope About Dating

Hannah Keziah Agustin

Tim Keller

Tim Keller Changed Church Planting, from City to City

Compiled by Isabel Ong

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