Cover Story
Public Theology Project
W.W. Jay-Z?
How Christian hip-hop could call the American church back to the gospel—and hip-hop back to its roots.
Features
Rob Bell’s ‘Ginormous’ Mirror
To read his book is to read about our fascination with ourselves.
The Shepherd
Michael Cromartie is guiding media elites into a more accurate view of conservative Christians.
God Behind the Veil
His ways are hidden from ordinary eyes, but not from the eyes of faith.
More from this Issue
Holy Hip-Hop Grows Up
But I’m still grateful for CCM’s golden era.
News
News
God Among the Roma
Dreams, visions, and healings spur new disciples among the 10-12 million Roma in Europe.
The Sex Lives of Unmarried Evangelicals
80 percent of young unmarried evangelicals have had sex? Really?
News
Does Plan B Cause Abortion?
The “morning-after pill” is the center of healthcare reform fight and a federal judge’s order that it be available over the counter.
Reviews
Chased by Grace
After fleeing her own broken life, Sarah Thebarge learned to see God’s image in her refugee neighbors.
You Can’t Think Your Way to God
Christian formation means shaping our loves, says Jamie Smith, not just educating our minds.
Review
A Wake-up Call for Blasé Believers
Christians, says Richard Stearns, have everything they need to finish Jesus’ mission—except the willpower.
My Top 5 Books on Missions
Books to remind us that holistic mission is not evangelism or justice, but always and forever both.
Quick Takes
More media of note.
Wilson’s Bookmarks
From the editor of Books & Culture.
Views
Onward, Christian Couple
How marriages can survive deployment—with some help from the church.
Jesus’ Elevator Speech
Or was it his inaugural address? There’s a difference.
What Can Christians Learn From the Surge in Mormon Youth Missionaries?
Experts weigh in on how to engage young people.
Letters to the Editor
Readers write and respond to the March issue.