Now that Pope Benedict XVI has announced his resignation, there is increased discussion about the nature and scope of his legacy. Some have suggested that this pope will go down in history as among the more “evangelical friendly.” For my thoughts on the subject and an evaluation of the papabile (the likely or possible candidate to be elected pope), my article for Credo Magazine is now available online.
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Jesus’ Beatitude about persecution has a special resonance in Punjab, Pakistan, right now. Earlier this month, Muslim mobs attacked and burned 26 churches, accusing their
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Chris Castaldo is the Lead Pastor at New Covenant Church in Naperville, Illinois, and is a fellow at the Center for Pastor Theologians. Whether it’s through his writing, speaking, or his bi-weekly Vlog, "A Brief Word from Pastor Chris," he desires to see the gospel of Jesus Christ proclaimed and lives transformed for the glory of God.