The Future of Evangelicalism

Timothy Dalrymple of Patheos has organized an ambitious collection of essays on “The Future of Evangelicalism.” The essays will be rolled out over the next two weeks, starting today. There should be plenty for people to like and not like. Some of the articles will be helpful and with others you’ll be wondering “Why are we listening to this person on the future of evangelicalism?”An interesting and impressive collection nonetheless.

Here’s the lineup:

Transforming the Church (August 2) – Scot McKnight, Collin Hansen, Kevin DeYoung, Justin Taylor, Ed Stetzer, Matthew Anderson, Al Hsu

Transforming Culture (August 4) – Mark Noll, Marvin Olasky, Andy Crouch, Michael Gilberson, Michael Lindsay, William Lane Craig and Paul Copan, Craig Detweiler, Robert Velarde

American Evangelicals and the Variety of Christianity (August 6) – Rodney Stark, Hugh Hewitt, Rod Dreher, Adam McHugh, Marla Frederick, Soong-Chan Rah

Transforming Society, Part 1: Social Justice and the Progressive Christian Movement (August 9) – Jim Wallis, Brian McLaren, Shane Claiborne, Phyllis Tickle

Transforming Society, Part 2: Liberty, Responsibility, and the New Evangelical Conservatism (August 11) – Michael Cromartie, David Theroux, Kelly Monroe, Timothy Dalrymple

Transforming the Shape of Evangelical Ministry (August 13) – Richard Foster, Bob Roberts, Rob Moll, Tom Sine

For the links to today’s essays go here. If you’re interested, check back at that link over the next two weeks to read the other articles.