When we define evangelism we include comprehensiveness as well as contact. To have a five minute chat about the Gospel with every creature in the world is not to evangelize the world. That is contact alone. That is an introduction and such is valuable indeed, but evangelism is much more than that. Evangelism is comprehensive.

"Anywhere they see any restrictive anything they want to strike that out, but that is an absolutely necessary component of the exercise of free speech." -- ADF attorney

Their discussion eventually addressed Christ’s atonement. Almeda Wright, professor of Religion and Youth Ministry at Pfeiffer University, confessed a worry about “a Gospel narrative of redemptive suffering…I have a problem with redemptive suffering.”

But for those who blatantly disagree with the school's theological view and act against its policy, "we will live in a state of tension," Grace said. If they persist, even after conversations with the faculty, the students will be violating their signed contract. In that case, Grace tells them: "This isn't the place for you."

Given data that was presented at the meeting — which convincingly showed that almost half of America’s protestant pastors hold or strongly lean toward a belief in a universe less than 10,000 years old — there was a deep concern for the church not only in America, but also worldwide.

The roots of evangelism are embedded in the local church which derives its life from Christ, as he is set forth in the whole of Scripture. The members evangelise as they are nourished by the preaching, strengthened by the corporate prayer and worship of the church and encouraged by fellowship

A reporter tracks down the remnants of Harold Camping’s apocalyptic movement and finds out you don’t have to be crazy to believe something nuts.

Heed this charge and preach and teach the Lord Jesus Christ out of the power of His life at work in you. Then the inner power at work in you will bring light, the light of Christ, to this dark world. Oh how we need it now more than every day. The energy to minister... Continue Reading

Piper also raises an important problem with the Insider Movement not always appreciated by its proponents: the staunch opposition of many Muslim-background believers who have sacrificed so much to follow Christ and reach their friends, family, and neighbors with the gospel. Editors’ Note: Christians didn’t discover the need for missions in the Muslim world on... Continue Reading

Known as the “personal lifestyle statement,” around 50 members of the faculty and staff at Shorter University based in Rome, Ga., have chosen to resign rather than renew their contracts at the private school. Dozens of faculty and staff at a Georgian Christian academic institute are resigning over a statement from school officials in which... Continue Reading