Volume 44, Number 13
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Organization says closing 20 offices and eliminating 100 staff positions are part of attempt to involve churches and volunteers more directly in prison ministry.
By Jody Veenker
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In the former Soviet Union, evangelical churches are growing but not yet mature.
By Beverly Nickles in Moscow
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In one decision, a British judge undermined two established values of Western Civilization.
A Christianity Today Editorial
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After 25 years, Bill Hybels is less driven and intense, but still in love with the job
By Verla Wallace
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There would be no Willow Creek—no small groups, no women in leadership, no passion for service—without Gilbert Bilezikian.
By Lauren F. Winner
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It turns out that the church that made seeker-sensitive a part of our vocabulary is not as revolutionary as its critics have said.
By Michael S. Hamilton
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Two churches long associated with Babywise author Gary Ezzo denounce his character and fitness for Christian ministry.
By Kathleen Terner
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Six postmodern Christians discuss the possibilities and limits of postmodernism.
A forum with Carlos Aguilar, Vincent Bacote, Andy Crouch, Catherine Crouch, Sherri King, and Chris Simmons
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The emerging urban class is targeting capitalism and Christianity—often for good reason.
By Carlos Aguilar
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A meal with my mother and other nursing-home residents opened a small crack in their stony detachment, and gave a brief glimpse of the kingdom of heaven.
By Virginia Stem Owens
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New legislation would offer greater care for premature newborns near death.
By Sheryl Henderson Blunt
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Junior hockey teams melt racial barriers and help prepare young skaters for all arenas of life.
By Stephen T. Hunt
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Former Indiana coach Bobby Knight provokes examination of current speech standards as he continues to rage against the dying light.
By Richard A. Kauffman
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Two scholars argue that Pentecostalism, especially in Brazil, is not so otherworldly as many think.
By Ed Gitre
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