Volume 50, Number 11

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The former speaker of the House of Representatives on conservative Christians and politics.
Stan Guthrie

Jesus rules! But that doesn't mean we yearn for a state ruled by the church.
A Christianity Today Editorial

Harry Jackson says it's time for a new civil rights movement and a new black church.
Interview by Edward Gilbreath

Races where evangelicals play a decisive role in the November election. Today: U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania.
by Collin Hansen with Tony Carnes

An Asian Pentecostal argues that we need to know what the church is before we figure out what the church does.
Mark Galli

Prison Fellowship president Mark Earley talks about challenges the ministry faces.
Interview by Rob Moll

How one modest-sized church in North Carolina is making a big difference in the heart of Africa.
Jim Thomas

Respected religion journalist retains a clear affection for evangelicals.
Douglas LeBlanc reviews 'Believers'

Ruth A. Tucker writes about how small churches are doing Christ's work.
Reviewed by Howard A. Snyder

Tim Stafford interprets Jesus' life for a new generation in Surprised by Jesus.
Reviewed by Gary M. Burge

John Fanestil finds a model for today in the old tradition of the happy death.
'Mrs. Hunter's Happy Death' reviewed by Rob Moll