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EVANGELICALISM
Inside CT: The IV Connection
InterVarsity campus work hits home at Christianity Today
By David Neff
posted 01/12/2004
EVANGELICALISM
Brennan Manning's Trial by Fire
New Orleans home of popular author, speaker, and retreat director burns.
By Agnieszka Tennant
posted 01/09/2004
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
The Christianity Today News Wrap
Recent deaths, promotions, and other tidbits from the religion world.
By CT Staff
posted 01/09/2004
EVANGELICALISM
The Most-Read Articles of 2003
Christianity Today's online readers were interested in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the best Christian places to work, and Bono's anti-AIDS crusade.
posted 01/06/2004
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Kidnappers Release Two Christian Relief Volunteers in Colombia
Ransom demand paid for evangelical lawyer and businessman.
by David Miller, Compass Direct
posted 01/05/2004
EVANGELICALISM
Top Ten News Stories, 2003
The events, people, and ideas of the past year that CT's news editors believe have shaped, or will significantly shape, evangelical life, thought, or mission.
posted 12/31/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
One Lord, One Faith, Many Ethnicities
How to become a diverse organization and keep your sanity.
A CT Forum
posted 12/30/2003
EVANGELICALISM/MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Godly Chutzpah
Mike Yaconelli took risks, and tens of thousands of evangelicals loved him for it.
By Ben Patterson
posted 12/26/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Hope Amid the Ruins
Anglican bishop in Sudan sees massive church growth.
Interview by Stan Guthrie
posted 12/18/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Rebuilding Afghanistan U
How Christian scholars are using their heads to change people's hearts at universities worldwide-including the one Osama bin Laden used to roam.
By Agnieszka Tennant
posted 12/12/2003
EVANGELICALISM
News Wrap
Deaths, promotions, and other tidbits from the religion world.
By CT Staff
posted 12/10/2003
EVANGELICALISM
Carl F.H. Henry, Theologian and First Editor of Christianity Today, Dies at 90
Thinker helped to shape many evangelical institutions and efforts, from higher education to ecumenism.
By Beth Spring and CT Staff
posted 12/08/2003
EVANGELICALISM
CT Classic: The Carl Henry that Might Have Been
Carl Henry will be remembered as someone who, in a confusing age, held forth the solid middle of a faith that fortifies the whole human person against the fraying ends of irrationalism and superstition
By Kenneth S. Kantzer
originally published 4/5/1993, posted online 12/08/2003
EVANGELICALISM
CT Classic: Standing on the Promises
In this 1996 article, former CT Editors Carl Henry and Kenneth Kantzer evaluate evangelicalism in light of its twentieth-century developments.
posted 12/08/2003
EVANGELICALISM
Go Figure
Stats on the true path to God and charitable giving
posted 12/08/2003
EVANGELICALISM
Compassionate Evangelicalism
How a document conceived 30 years ago has prompted us to care more about 'the least of these.'
By Joel A. Carpenter
posted 12/04/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Attacks on 'Soft Targets' in Iraq Hampering Humanitarian Groups
The Oct. 27 suicide bombing that targeted the International Committee of the Red Cross struck a blow to all humanitarian organizations in Iraq.
By Michelle Gabriel, Religion News Service
posted 12/02/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Blockbuster Evangelism
Millions have been converted after seeing films about Jesus, and Hindu radicals are responding with violence.
Joshua Newton in Karnataka, India
posted 11/26/2003
EVANGELICALISM
Sailing Off into Irrelevance
The Episcopal Church's rejection of orthodoxy is sobering for evangelicals.
A Christianity Today Editorial
posted 11/25/2003
EVANGELICALISM
Dispatch from Atlanta: What Fireworks?
Anxieties and attack turn to grace and truth as the Evangelical Theological Society votes on Open Theism proponents' membership.
By David Neff
posted 11/20/2003
EVANGELICALISM
CT Classic: Evangelical Scholars Remove Robert Gundry for His Views on Matthew
Did Matthew embellish his work with nonhistorical additions?
By Leslie R. Keylock in Dallas
posted 11/20/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Life after 'Mac'
Promise Keepers names new leader, looks ahead.
Interview by Stan Guthrie
posted 11/19/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
The Christianity Today News Wrap
Recent deaths, promotions, and other tidbits from the religion world.
By CT Staff
posted 11/19/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Renewed Attacks on Christians
Christians continue to suffer in Sri Lanka.
By ENI and Compass Direct
posted 11/19/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Churches Respond After the California Fires
The disaster provides ministry opportunities that would have been otherwise impossible.
By Rob Moll
posted 11/18/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Churches Can Receive Federal Help Following Disaster
Contrary to news reports, FEMA says churches are eligible for disaster relief loans.
By Rob Moll
posted 11/18/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Compassionate Capitalism
How Christians are using fair trade to help the world's poor, missionaries, and shoppers.
By Rob Moll
posted 11/12/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
CT Classic: Coffee That Cares
A Costa Rican church underwrites an urban outreach effort with premium coffee sales.
by Deann Alford in San José, Costa Rica
posted 11/12/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Wisdom for Ministry
Quotations to stir the heart and mind
Compiled by Richard A. Kauffman
posted 11/10/2003
EVANGELICALISM
Persecution Is a Holy Word
Exaggerating our problems demeans the sacrifice of overseas believers.
A Christianity Today editorial
posted 11/07/2003
EVANGELICALISM
Quotation Marks
Recent quotes on Scottish gospel music, church bingo, and perpetual prayer
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 11/06/2003
EVANGELICALISM
Go Figure
Statistics on Protestant wealth, megachurches, and British Christians and Muslims
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 11/05/2003
EVANGELICALISM
Mike Yaconelli Dies in Truck Accident
The cofounder of Youth Specialties and The Door embodied Messy Spirituality.
Interview by Rob Moll
posted 10/30/2003
EVANGELICALISM
Don't Read the Bible 'Alone'
Christopher Hall talks about how evangelicals should approach the church fathers.
Interview by David Neff
posted 10/30/2003
EVANGELICALISM
ETS Leadership Issues Recommendations on Kicking Out Open Theists
Evangelical Theological Society's Executive Committee unanimously recommends Clark Pinnock stay; majority says John Sanders should go.
By Ted Olsen
posted 10/30/2003
EVANGELICALISM
Jews Against Jesus?
Critics of Gibson's film The Passion distort the truth.
A Christianity Today editorial
posted 10/30/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Clipped Wings
Shot down in 2001, missionary Jim Bowers moves on.
Interview by Deann Alford
posted 10/27/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Iraq's Good Samaritans
This past summer, pundits predicted that Iraqis would resent Franklin Graham's ministry. What really happened when the workers showed up?
By Kevin Begos
posted 10/24/2003
EVANGELICALISM
Inside CT: A Time to Mourn
Dave Hemstreet was a CTI number cruncher who discerned God's hand and listened for his voice.
By David Neff
posted 10/24/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
About-Face on Charities
Communist leaders invite even Christians to help the poor.
By Tony Carnes in Xian and Beijing
posted 10/21/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Mr. Jabez Goes to Africa
Bruce Wilkinson expands his borders to include racial reconciliation and HIV/AIDS.
By Timothy C. Morgan
posted 10/17/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Never-Ending Gardens
Bruce Wilkinson and his son teach the hungry to feed themselves.
By Timothy C. Morgan
posted 10/17/2003
CATHOLICISM
Christian History Corner: Will the Next Pope Be an African?
Sixty-four years ago, the Roman Catholic Church consecrated its first black African bishop. Is it time now for the next step?
By Chris Armstrong
posted 10/17/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Bringing Order from Chaos
Churches help with refugees, hunger, and the lasting trauma brought on by war.
By Richard Nyberg in Dakar, Senegal, with additional reporting by ENI
posted 10/15/2003
EVANGELICALISM
Baptists Face Serious Financial Shortfall
Giving decreases surprise observers.
By RNS, with Baptist Press and CT staff reports
posted 10/14/2003
EVANGELICALISM
Quotation Marks
Recent comments from V. Gene Robinson, Archbishop Peter Akinola, and Ted Haggard
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 10/14/2003
EVANGELICALISM
Influential Things Come in Small Packages
Three friends, four spiritual laws, and other legacies of Bill Bright.
By Josh McDowell, Dave Hannah, and Rick Warren
posted 10/10/2003
EVANGELICALISM
News Wraps
Deaths, promotions, and other tidbits from the religion world.
posted 10/09/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
New Rules, More Money
Bush levels playing field for faith-based groups.
Adelle M. Banks, RNS, Washington, with CT staff reports
posted 10/08/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Free the Doctors
Agency pays school debts of medical missionaries
By Deann Alford, RNS
posted 10/07/2003
RENEWAL & REVIVAL
Resolved: Conventions Are Hell
Ten truths that can help reformers survive (and thrive) at annual denominational meetings
By Douglas LeBlanc
posted 10/06/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Campus Collisions
Why InterVarsity Christian Fellowship was "derecognized" at some of America's leading universities.
By Andy Crouch
posted 10/03/2003
EVANGELICALISM
Walking the Old, Old Talk
The cultural success of evangelicalism is its greatest weakness.
A Christianity Today editorial
posted 10/02/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Naval Chaplain Succeeds Ogilvie in Senate
An interview with Barry Black
Interviewed by Ken Walker
posted 10/02/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
The Good Effects of the Good News
A convert from Islam answers critics hostile to the Christian mission.
Jonathan Bonk reviews Lamin Sanneh's Whose Religion Is Christianity?
posted 10/01/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
The Defender of the Good News
Lamin Sanneh talks about his conversion, Muslim-Christian relations, Anglican troubles, and the future of Christianity.
Interviewed by Jonathan J. Bonk
posted 10/01/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Agencies Announce Short-Term Missions Standards
Similar codes have been established in Great Britain and Canada.
By Ken Walker
posted 09/30/2003
OTHER RELIGIONS
A Man of Peace
While other monks march against peace, this fierce-looking cleric seeks accord.
By Tim Stafford
posted 09/29/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Indigenous and Evangelistic
Isolated from the infusion of foreign missionaries by Sri Lankan laws, the island's church knows that to survive, it must focus on evangelism.
By Tim Stafford
posted 09/29/2003
EVANGELICALISM
Remembering J. D. Douglas
One of the most highly regarded Christian journalists and editors of the late 20th century has gone home.
By David Wright
posted 09/24/2003
OTHER RELIGIONS
Christians See Official Recognition of Voodoo as Ominous
They fear Aristide plans to renew 200-year national "pact with the devil."
By Compass Direct and CT staff
posted 09/22/2003
EVANGELICALISM
September News Wrap
Deaths, promotions, and other tidbits from the religion world.
By CT Staff
posted 09/18/2003
OTHER RELIGIONS
Kosher Cooperation
Jewish elites broker new relations with evangelicals.
By Tony Carnes in New York
posted 09/17/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Why Don't They Listen?
John Stott on the most pernicious obstacles to effective world evangelism.
Interview by Gary Barnes
posted 09/05/2003
EVANGELICALISM
CT Classic: Basic Stott
In this cover story from 1996, evangelicalism's premier teacher speaks on gender, charismatics, leaving the Church of England, the poor, evangelical fragmentation, Catholics, the future, and other subjects.
Interview by Roy McCloughry
posted 09/05/2003
YOUTH
God and the Water Slide
Christian camping is bigger than ever, but some rituals never change.
By Randall Balmer
posted 08/29/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Do Drink the Water
Disillusioned missionary, 'Spirit-inspired' invention transform church's ministry in the Dominican Republic.
By Dean Nelson in Santo Domingo
posted 08/25/2003
YOUTH
Churches Must Recognize Threat of Youth Sexually Abusing Youth
Legal experts say rape, like in a recent ELCA case, is rare in youth ministry. But sex abuse by children against other children is a very real risk in churches.
By Todd Hertz
posted 08/20/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
One Friendship at a Time
Kids Hope USA shows the power of mentoring children.
By Bert Ghezzi
posted 08/15/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Virgil Gulker: Calling a Child by Name
God roams America's public schools looking for us.
An interview with Virgil Gulker
posted 08/15/2003
OTHER RELIGIONS
Could Rastas and Christians Really Unite?
There's more in common than you might think, but some factors keep adherents wary of one another.
By William David Spencer
posted 08/13/2003
OTHER RELIGIONS
Looking for a Dreadlocked Jesus
The author of Dread Jesus talks about the Rastafari call for respect and the many belief structures-Christian and not-inside the movement.
An interview with William David Spencer
posted 08/13/2003
EVANGELICALISM
Evangelicals Lose Three Pioneers
Remembering Bill Bright, Paul Brand, and Larry Burkett.
By Ken Walker
posted 08/11/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Inside CT: Nearly Perfect
Longtime Christianity Today editor Carol Thiessen was firm but not fierce, steadfast but not stodgy.
By David Neff
posted 08/08/2003
EVANGELICALISM
Roadblocks and Voting Blocs
Today's evangelicals are committed to peace—not just security—for Israel.
A Christianity Today editorial
posted 08/01/2003
EVANGELICALISM
'U.S. Credibility Hangs on Whether It Can Do Justice for the Palestinians'
A Palestinian Christian and former PCUSA moderator talks about his faith and critiques Bush's road map to peace in the Middle East.
An interview with Fahed Abu-Akel
posted 08/01/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Ken Connor Resigns from Family Research Council
Former trial lawyer now considering Senate bid favors judicial strategy over Federal Marriage Amendment.
By Tony Carnes
posted 07/30/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Trouble in the Garden
Historic Chicago homeless shelter is under siege by City Hall.
By Bob Smietana in Chicago
posted 07/28/2003
EVANGELICALISM
Turning the Mainline Around
New sociological studies show that evangelicals may well succeed at renewing wayward Protestantism.
By Michael S. Hamilton and Jennifer McKinney
posted 07/25/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Uncivil War
Missionary tells of horrors in strife-torn Congo.
An interview with Africa Inland Mission's Chris Hamilton
posted 07/25/2003
YOUTH
Youth in a Haze
Hazing is common in church youth groups
By Ted Olsen
posted 07/24/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Breakthrough Dancing
A look at the one of the most creative youth ministries in Hong Kong—if not the world.
By Tim Stafford
posted 07/23/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Hit by the SARS Tornado
Breakthrough reacted quickly when the disease hit Hong Kong.
By Jeff M. Sellers
posted 07/23/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Bill Bright's Benediction
"As long as I have breath, I will praise and serve the Lord," the evangelist wrote earlier this month.
By Bill Bright, July 16, 2003
posted 07/21/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
CT Classic: 'I'm Only Doing What God Told Me to Do'
"As long as I have breath, I will praise and serve the Lord," the evangelist wrote earlier this month.
By Bill Bright, July 16, 2003
posted 07/21/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
CT Classic: Campus Crusade Into All the World
Bill Bright leads a spiritual revolution.
By Edward E. Plowman
posted 07/21/2003
CATHOLICISM
The Truth About the Catholic Church and Slavery
The problem wasn't that the leadership was silent. It was that almost nobody listened.
By Rodney Stark
posted 07/18/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Baptists Cut Staff, Missionaries
The International Missions Board Lays off 37 and leaves 24 positions open.
By Stan Guthrie
posted 07/17/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
The Book on Tape (Not Tapes)
The new Talking Bible contains all of the New Testament on one cassette.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 07/17/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
'Naïve' Bookkeeping
Report by whistleblowers to Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability prompts CRI employees to reimburse funds.
By Marshall Allen in San Clemente
posted 07/16/2003
EVANGELICALISM
Dispatch: Panning for Gold at CBA
There are actually some original ideas at the Christian Booksellers Association Annual Convention.
By Mark Galli in Orlando
posted 07/15/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Daring to Dream Again
Chaldean Christians connect with other believers.
By Adam Piore in Al Qa'im
posted 07/14/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
While Critics Worry About Continued FCC Deregulation, Christian Broadcasters Have Little to Fear
The few mom-and-pop religious stations remaining won't feel a significant change, say observers.
By Todd Hertz
posted 07/03/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Jesus' Woodstock
After 20 summers of love, the Cornerstone Festival still opens doors for unknown musicians and unlocks truth for hungry minds.
By Todd Hertz
posted 06/27/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
The State of Missions
The director of World Inquiry talks about the challenges and priorities of the evangelical missions community.
An interview with Luis Bush
posted 06/25/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Study Lauds Prisoner Program
Prison Fellowship releases InnerChange research at a White House roundtable.
By Tony Carnes
posted 06/19/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Power in Punjab
Christians see churches—and opposition—grow among Sikhs.
By Manpreet Singh in Khojewala, India
posted 06/18/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Evangelicals Advise on Muslim Dialogue
But hastily called meeting fails to include Franklin Graham, Falwell, and Robertson.
By Mark Stricherz in Washington
posted 06/18/2003
OTHER RELIGIONS
Go Figure
How evangelicals view Islam and their own happiness.
Compiled by Ted Olsen
posted 06/12/2003
EVANGELICALISM
Ted Haggard: 'This Is Evangelicalism's Finest Hour'
The new president of the National Association of Evangelicals talks about the current state and future goals of the association and evangelicalism.
An interview with Ted Haggard
posted 06/03/2003
EVANGELICALISM
NAE Rights Its Ship
Outgoing president put the association back in the black.
By Mark Stricherz in Washington
posted 06/03/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Did Martin Die Needlessly?
Gracia Burnham believes her husband would be alive today if someone had paid the proper ransom-but mission agencies wonder how many other missionaries would have been kidnapped as a result.
By Ted Olsen
posted 05/23/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Gracia Burnham: 'I Speak My Mind'
The former hostage talks openly about what she learned about God, her Muslim captors, and herself during her captivity.
An exclusive interview with Gracia Burnham
posted 05/23/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Inside CT: Dogging the Story
Christian media can play a special role in cases like the kidnapping of the Burnhams.
By David Neff
posted 05/23/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
No Strings Attached
Christians seek to balance relief work and evangelism in Iraq.
By Dawn Herzog and Deann Alford
posted 05/20/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
'I Never Thought I'd See Anything Like that Again'
A famine worse than that of 1984 threatens Ethiopia.
By Timothy R. Callahan
posted 05/16/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Threatened Aid Groups Retreat from Afghanistan
In a "new and disturbing twist," rebel forces target international agencies.
By Richard Read, Religion News Service
posted 05/15/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Gracia Burnham's Book Throws Philippine Government into Turmoil
President orders investigation into claims that military and rebels colluded. But former missionary hostage says, "I am not pointing an accusing finger at anyone."
By Ted Olsen
posted 05/09/2003
EVANGELICALISM
New Leader at Focus on the Family
Dobson turns to an old friend to stabilize his organization.
By Tony Carnes
posted 05/09/2003
EVANGELICALISM
Christianity Today Places First in Four Award Categories
Sister publications, especially Books & Culture, also place well in annual Evangelical Press Association honors.
By Ted Olsen
posted 05/09/2003
EVANGELICALISM
Christian Satirical Website a Blessing to Some, 'Sick Joke' to Others
Founder of Lark News says satire is important in any community or subculture.
By Todd Hertz
posted 05/07/2003
YOUTH
Speaking Out: 'Get Mine, Get Yours'
Sexual swagger and slang do not mask a generation's loneliness.
By Janice Shaw Crouse
posted 05/07/2003
OTHER RELIGIONS | MISSIONS & MINISTRY
In Perspective: What's the Difference Between Shi'ah and Sunni?
With a history of persecution and belief in martyrdom, the Shi'ite Muslim majority in Iraq may be more receptive to Christianity.
By Todd Hertz
posted 04/30/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Before the Refugee Dam Breaks
Agencies prepare to help up to 900,000 people in Iraq War.
By Kristian Kahrs and Stan Guthrie
posted 04/24/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Pink Slips at Nonprofits
Ministries close offices, curtail staff costs to cope with donation decline.
By Timothy R. Callahan
posted 04/23/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
The Pastor Without a Paycheck
Randy Alcorn learned to live what he had preached while fleeing the wrath of abortionists and the judgment of the courts.
By Tim Stafford
posted 04/22/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
As Baghdad Falls, Agencies Brace for Flood of Work
Aid and mine removal teams could move into Iraq within days.
By Rainer Lang in Amman, Jordan
posted 04/11/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Kidnapped German Aid Official Released in India
Relief agency coalition staged numerous demonstrations calling for worker's freedom.
By Anto Akkara in New Delhi
posted 04/11/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Brrr-nabas Ministry
Group encourages and counsels Alaska's secluded missionaries.
By Ted Olsen
posted 04/08/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Mixing Iraq Aid and the Gospel Stirs Debate
Critics say proselytizing can reflect negatively on other relief groups and governments.
By Mark O'Keefe, Religion News Service
posted 04/04/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Inheriting the Cracked Earth
In remote Northeast Brazil, evangelicals are extending their outreach despite extreme poverty.
By George Guilherme
posted 04/02/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Brazil's Christian Roots
Since the 1600s, the number of protestants has risen to more than 27 million.
By George Guilherme
posted 04/02/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
German Aid Official Kidnapped in India
Insurgent group says development worker abducted for "interrogation and not for ransom."
By Anto Akkara in New Delhi
posted 04/02/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Faith and Fear on the Truman
How one Navy chaplain helps men and women face combat.
By Adam Piore
posted 04/01/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Evangelicals Plan to Minister to Iraqis' Needs—Physical and Spiritual
Evangelism efforts will join relief work, say Southern Baptist Convention and Samaritan's Purse
By Mark O'Keefe, Religion News Service
posted 03/27/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Relief Agencies Prepare to Help Iraqi Refugees
Meanwhile Christians in Baghdad fear the worst.
By Kristian Kahrs
posted 03/26/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Addiction a Click Away
Internet gambling is hooking shut-ins, including Christians.
By John W. Kennedy
posted 03/25/2003
ECUMENISM
Christians Form Broad Alliance
Christian Churches Together in the USA announces it will launch once 25 denominations join.
From wire service reports
posted 03/25/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Peacemakers Seek to Show War from Point of View of Iraqi Civilians
Six Christian Peacemaker Team members remain in Iraq as bombs drop.
By Carol Lowes in Toronto
posted 03/21/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Coverage of About Schmidt Casts Shadow on Child Sponsorship
Oscar-nominated film is causing positive and negative ripples in the press and in relief agencies.
By Todd Hertz
posted 03/19/2003
EVANGELICALISM
Go Figure
Billy Graham appears on the list of "most admired men" for the forty-fifth time.
By Ted Olsen
posted 03/19/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Suing Success
Prison Fellowship says its Inner Change program is clearly constitutional.
By Religion News Service, CT staff reports
posted 03/18/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Helping Refugees Run Roadblocks
No nation wants North Koreans, but Christians rally to their cause.
By Tony Carnes
posted 03/17/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Standing for Peace on the Eve of War
Christian group seeks nonviolent solution in Iraq.
By Carol Lowes in Toronto
posted 03/12/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Time to Decide
Only a handful of Southern Baptist missionaries leave amid revisions to BFM.
By Ken Walker
posted 03/12/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Moody Closes Magazine, Restructures Aviation Program
Moody Bible Institute announces strategic changes to ensure financial stability for core education program.
By Todd Hertz and Stan Guthrie
posted 02/25/2003
CATHOLICISM
Despite Protestant Growth, Hispanic Catholicism Holds Steady in U.S.
Younger generations leaving for Protestant churches, but immigrants make up difference.
By Jeff M. Sellers
posted 02/07/2003
EVANGELICALISM
Go Figure
The power of Jesus shows in magazine sales.
By Ted Olsen
posted 02/04/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
How to Rebuild a Country
Chet Thomas of Project Global Village says it happens one village at a time.
By Wendy Murray Zoba
posted 02/03/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
'Once You Forgive, There Will Be Healing'
How a martyr's widow turned her life around and won India's prestigious Gandhi harmony award.
By S. David, with additional reporting by Manpreet Singh
posted 01/31/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Prostitutes Sue Christians
Evangelicals are causing a loss of income in Chile's sex trade.
By Ted Olsen
posted 01/29/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Evangelism Antagonism
Sharing the Good News is not a hate crime.
A Christianity Today Editorial
posted 01/29/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Comments on Islam Endanger Missionaries, Letter Says
Baptists in Muslim nations plead for restraint in public statements by American Christians.
By Todd Hertz
posted 01/17/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Return to Kabul
Shelter Now's Georg Taubmann talks about ministry and security in the former Taliban state.
An interview by Stan Guthrie
posted 01/17/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Beach Blanket Rebirth
Luis Palau to take Fort Lauderdale spring break festival nationwide.
By Todd Hertz
posted 01/16/2003
EVANGELICALISM
All in the Family
For evangelical insiders, Randall Balmer's one-man encyclopedia can be fun.
Reviewed by Elesha Coffman
posted 01/13/2003
EVANGELICALISM
John F. Walvoord, 92, Long-time Dallas President, Dies
Increased seminary enrollment sevenfold; wrote prophecy bestseller.
By Mark A. Kellner in Pasadena
posted 01/13/2003
EVANGELICALISM
Quotation Marks
Comments on Islam, denominational tensions, and motorcycle evangelism.
By Ted Olsen
posted 01/09/2003
OTHER RELIGIONS
In Perspective: Who Are the Raëlians?
A UFO sect that runs a space amusement park and hosts sex conferences now claims it has cloned humans. But why?
By Todd Hertz
posted 01/08/2003
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Open-book Ministry
Financial transparency is a must, even when it's not legally required.
A Christianity Today editorial
posted 01/06/2003
EVANGELICALISM
The Most-Read Articles of 2002
Christianity Today's online readers wanted to know about Islam, pop culture, and forgiveness.
posted 12/31/2002
EVANGELICALISM
Top Ten News Stories, 2002
The events, people, and ideas of the past year that have or will significantly shape evangelical life, thought, or mission.
By Christianity Today editors
posted 12/30/2002
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
The Positive Prophet
Tony Campolo is a ferocious critic of Christians left and right. Why do people still flock to hear him?
By Ted Olsen
posted 12/27/2002
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Candidate Campolo
"The idea of winning was ridiculous."
By Ted Olsen
posted 12/27/2002
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Why Clinton Likes Campolo
The President and evangelist talked about sexual ethics long before Monica.
By Ted Olsen
posted 12/27/2002
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Tony Talks Too Much
Campolo has sworn to cut back many times, but still couldn't say no to speaking engagements.
By Ted Olsen
posted 12/27/2002
EVANGELICALISM
John Walvoord Dead at 92
Theologian noted for writings on Bible prophecy
posted 12/23/2002
EVANGELICALISM
Lewis Smedes Dead at 81
Theologian and ethicist noted for his writings on forgiveness.
By Mark A. Kellner
posted 12/20/2002
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Liturgy vs. Opium
Orthodox use prayer and sacraments to heal drug addicts in Russia.
By Charnicia Huggins, RNS, in Moscow
posted 12/20/2002
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Food for Votes
Aid agencies fight starvation, Mugabe's brutal politics in Zimbabwe
By Ecumenical News International, Harare, with additional reporting by CT staff
posted 12/18/2002
OTHER RELIGIONS
Muslim Phobic No More
Verbal attacks on Islam sabotage evangelism.
A Christianity Today editorial
posted 12/16/2002
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
The Real Gospel
In a postmodern world in which people see many 'truths' as equally valid, how can you convince someone of the truth of salvation through Christ?
By Alister E. McGrath
posted 12/16/2002
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Missionaries Flee Violence in Ivory Coast
Muslim rebel attacks force school closures.
By David Miller, Compass Direct
posted 12/12/2002
OTHER RELIGIONS
Quotation Marks
Recent sayings about Islam, faith-based funds, and clergy dress codes.
By Ted Olsen
posted 12/10/2002
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Temple Square Face-off
Baptist evangelist irks LDS, but court is on his side.
By John W. Kennedy
posted 12/09/2002
OTHER RELIGIONS
Police Arrest Indian Christians Over Dalit Conversion
Low-caste Indians reject Hinduism, turn to Christianity or Buddhism.
By Joshua Newton in Chennai, India
posted 12/06/2002
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
The Ultimate Language Lesson
Teaching English may well be the 21st century's most promising way to take the Good News to the world.
By Agnieszka Tennant
posted 12/06/2002
EVANGELICALISM
What Is Hip?
Let's not kid ourselves that salvation depends on the ability to discuss Austin Powers movies.
A Christianity Today Editorial
posted 12/05/2002
EVANGELICALISM
Jesus Freak
Franklin Graham remains unashamed of the Name, despite public criticism. No generic prayers for him.
Interviewed by David Neff and Timothy Morgan
posted 12/03/2002
ECUMENISM
'Confessing' Christians Stick It Out
Some conservatives, however, give up on reforming their denominations.
By Robert P. Mills in Indianapolis
posted 11/27/2002
OTHER RELIGIONS
Quitting Hinduism
'Untouchables' find new dignity in Christian faith.
By Manpreet Singh in Madurai, India
posted 11/27/2002
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Wall Watchers Admits Error in Ministry Critique
In addition, three other organizations removed from group's Transparency Watch list
By Todd Hertz
posted 11/22/2002
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
A Good Samaritan Banished
Jonathan Miles battles red tape to connect Israeli doctors and Palestinian Children.
By Elaine Ruth Fletcher, Religion News Service, in Jerusalem
posted 11/19/2002
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
45 Ministries 'Failed to Demonstrate Financial Transparency,' Says Watchdog Website
List may have financial consequences, but several named groups say ratings are wrong.
By Ted Olsen
posted 11/15/2002
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Quenching Worst-Case Scenarios
Maryland Baptists train to rescue their neighbors if terrorists strike again.
By Sharon Mager
posted 11/13/2002
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
A Regular Purpose-Driven Guy
Rick Warren's genius is in helping pastors see the obvious.
By Tim Stafford
posted 11/08/2002
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Option for Alienated Baptist Missionaries
Texans to form 'flexible' alternative to Southern Baptist Convention's IMB.
By Corrie Cutrer
posted 11/05/2002
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Prostitute Murders Spur Ministry
Vancouver Christians rescue women lost on streets.
By Debra Fieguth in Vancouver
posted 10/31/2002
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Manhattan Ministry a Year Later
As of September 2002, weddings, counseling, and courage in demand.
By Tony Carnes in New York City
posted 10/29/2002
EVANGELICALISM
Go Figure
How much more time do evangelical fathers give their children?
By Ted Olsen
posted 10/25/2002
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
A Sober Witness
"Missionary drivers" give drinkers free rides at Last Call.
By Ted Olsen
posted 10/18/2002
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
A Sober Witness
"Missionary drivers" give drinkers free rides at Last Call.
By Ted Olsen
posted 10/18/2002
EVANGELICALISM | OTHER RELIGIONS
Riots, Condemnation, Fatwa, and Apology Follow Falwell's CBS Comments
President of the All India Christian Council: "I prayed that the broadcast would not reach India."
By Todd Hertz
posted 10/17/2002
EVANGELICALISM
Making Columns
A behind-the-scenes look at Charles Colson's writing.
By David Neff
posted 10/09/2002
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Racing-Car Cleric Brings Mass to the Fast Lane
Phil De Rea is co-founder of CART Ministries and chaplain to drivers, spectators, and mechanics.
By Cheryl Heckler, Ecumenical News International
posted 10/09/2002
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Putting Troubled Lives on Hold
Christians in Costa Rica find out the hard way that government funding may be unreliable.
By Deann Alford in San José, Costa Rica
posted 10/02/2002
EVANGELICALISM
Evangelistic Circus in a Box
Festival con Dios links with Palau organization to expand work of proclamation.
By Todd Hertz
posted 10/01/2002
EVANGELICALISM
Dobson, Awad Debate Palestinian's Invitation
The full text of what the presidents of Focus on the Family and Bethlehem Bible College said about Hanan Ashrawi.
posted 09/20/2002
EVANGELICALISM
Doctrine Still Matters
Christianity Today reflects on handling doctrinal issues.
By David Neff
posted 09/17/2002
OTHER RELIGIONS
Muslim Class Prayer
Parents allege kids 'forced' to simulate Islam.
By Mark A. Kellner in Los Angeles
posted 09/16/2002
EVANGELICALISM
You Can Take the Boy out of the Barrio …
But nothing has been able to take the barrio out of Jesse Miranda, the uniting force for Hispanic Protestants in the U.S.
By Jeff M. Sellers
posted 09/13/2002
ECUMENISM
Darkness at Jesus' Tomb
A fight breaks out on the roof of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
By Ted Olsen
posted 09/12/2002
OTHER RELIGIONS
Speaking Out: Ten Things We Should Have Learned Since September 11, 2001
We can't turn a blind eye to Islam, evangelism, heroism, and our Christian calling.
By Jim Tonkowich
posted 09/10/2002
EVANGELICALISM
Globalists R Us
But there's no guarantee this will always be true.
By Mark Galli
posted 09/09/2002
OTHER RELIGIONS
Harassed Kashmir Christians Reach Out to Discreet Muslims
Wearied by violence, thousands interested in the Prince of Peace.
By Manpreet Singh in Srinagar and Jammu
posted 09/06/2002
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Doors into Islam
September 11 has only intensified the dangers and rewards of Muslim evangelism.
By Stan Guthrie
posted 08/30/2002
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Deconstructing Islam
Apologist Jay Smith takes a confrontational approach.
By Stan Guthrie
posted 08/30/2002
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
September 11 Prompts Sober Missions Thinking
Christians have to seriously consider whether to go abroad because of dangerous elements.
An interview with Patrick Johnstone
posted 08/30/2002
EVANGELICALISM | OTHER RELIGIONS
Give Franklin Graham Some Slack—and Some Credit
The evangelist shouldn't be defined by his opposition to Islam.
By David Neff
posted 08/23/2002
OTHER RELIGIONS
The Setting of the Age of Aquarius
By Ted Olsen
posted 08/20/2002
Remember the New Age movement? Now, even the New Agers want out.
OTHER RELIGIONS
CT Classic: Do Jews Really Need Jesus?
What evangelicals believe about evangelization of the Jews—and whether the Holocaust makes a difference in that task.
By Kenneth A. Myers
posted 08/16/2002
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Farm Boy Makes Good
Robert Schuller's story is a distillation of his gospel.
By Elizabeth Eisenstadt-Evans
posted 08/16/2002
MISSIONS & MINISTRY
Skating on Church Pipes
Skateboard ministries provide youth with ramps and a sermon.
By Ted Olsen
posted 08/15/2002
ECUMENISM
Whither Christian Unity?
The WCC and the WEA represent very different paths. One of them has real promise.
By Thomas C. Oden
posted 08/09/2002
ECUMENISM
The Not-So-New Ecumenism
A recent initiative is structured to exclude evangelicals in the mainline.
By Thomas C. Oden
posted 08/09/2002
CATHOLICISM
Is Male-Only Ordination Illegal?
Lawyer could not be a priest, so now she is suing.
By Ted Olsen
posted 08/09/2002
ECUMENISM
'CCT's Proposed Theological Basis Is Solidly Orthodox'
The steering committee of Christian Churches Together in the U.S.A. responds to Christianity Today
posted 08/09/2002
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