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Died: ‘God’s Smuggler’ and ‘The Cross and the Switchblade’ Coauthor John Sherrill
Charismatic writer and Guideposts editor is remembered for his Spirit-filled stories.
Died: David Mainse, Canada’s Top Trusted Televangelist
The late “100 Huntley Street” broadcaster told generations of viewers each day, “Jesus loves you.”
Died: Nabeel Qureshi, Author of ‘Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus’
Popular apologist’s year-long battle with stomach cancer has ended.
Died: Robert Jenson, ‘America’s Theologian’
The lifelong Lutheran and ecumenical leader shaped a generation with new scholarship on the Trinity, salvation, and systematics.
Died: Michael Cromartie, the Church’s Ambassador to Washington
The late DC leader is remembered for his integrity, friendship, and bridge-building between Christians and the media.
‘Pakistan’s Mother Teresa’ Honored with Historic Funeral
Medical missionary who helped curb leprosy outbreak is first Christian woman to receive such honor from Muslim government.
Died: Haddon Robinson, Champion of Biblical Preaching
The seminarian who taught and inspired decades of expositors ‘goes home to God.’
Died: H. Wilbert Norton, Who Taught Christian Colleges to Care About Missions
Congo missionary and TEDS, Wheaton, and RTS educator organized first Urbana conference.
16 Scholars, Authors, and Celebs Evangelicals Lost in 2016
Remembering Thomas Oden, Peter Wagner, Cliff Barrows, Gordon Lewis, and others.
Died: Russell Shedd, Brazil's Top Evangelical Theologian
Longtime missionary's books trained generations of pastors.
In Memory: The Man Who Brought Harmony to Billy Graham’s Ministry
Music director Cliff Barrows served for decades with a peaceful spirit and joyful song.
Howard Butt’s High Calling of Daily Work Is Done
The 89-year-old businessman and champion of work as a holy calling passed away Sunday evening.
The DJ Making the Angels Rap
Christian hip-hop remembers the legacy of the late DJ Official.
Gordon Lewis: Irenic Apologist
Remembering one of the great early evangelical philosophers.
Antonin Scalia: Devout Christian, Worldly Judge
A faithful man lives out his faith on the bench with restraint.
Died: Ian Howard Marshall, Courageous and Winsome Bible Scholar
A tribute to the New Testament expert who kept the flame of evangelical scholarship from burning out.
Remembering David Steinmetz's Quest to Free the Church from Amnesia
How the legendary Reformation scholar sought to regain the church's identity from the past.
Died: Robert Schuller, Forerunner of the Seeker-Sensitive Movement
The legacy of the audacious and optimistic TV preacher has much to teach Christians about missional creativity and loving those far away from the church.
Lyle Schaller, Preeminent Church Consultant, Dies at 91
No one may have advised more churches in the 20th century. Mine was one.
Died: Marcus Borg, Liberal Jesus Scholar and Friendly Provocateur
What evangelical scholars are saying about the theologian and his work.

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