S. Michael Craven
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Reevangelizing the Church: Where Did We Go Wrong?
If, in fact, we have departed from the truth, then going back to the point of departure is the only reasonable course.
Reevangelizing the Church
Today, when evangelicals speak of the gospel, they almost always mean, simply, the "personal plan of salvation."
To the Class of 2009
The vast majority of your peers are intellectually ill equipped to defend the faith against the intellectual, moral, and spiritual assault now common to the university.
'If You Build It, They Will Come' Ecclesiology
In our ongoing analysis of The Coming Evangelical Collapse we must inevitably examine what I call the "new ecclesiology" or doctrine of the church.
Generational Drift and Decay
Now, you may think, 'How can Christianity suffer collapse? Such a thing isn't possible. This is just reactionary hyperbole!'
The Coming Evangelical Collapse
This collapse will herald the arrival of an anti-Christian chapter of the post-Christian West.
Apologetics in the 21st Century
In light of our postmodern condition, I want to emphasize the need for what I call a "cultural" apologetic.
Demonizing the Rich
In the wake of our current financial crisis, the most popular scapegoat is quickly becoming the wealthy in America, inspiring class warfare reminiscent of Marxist socialism.
Rethinking Evangelism: The Lessons from Grapevine Faith Football
These folks at Grapevine Faith, whether they realize it or not, have offered a stunning example of the gospel demonstrated.
Football Fans and Missional Christians
Recovering the church\'s missiological purpose should not be understood as an attempt to replicate first-century Christianity in our time.