Amsterdam Declaration underscores 'biblical integrity'
The "first task" of Christian leaders is "to preserve the biblical integrity of the proclamation of the church and serve as vision carriers of its evangelistic vocation," according to an Amsterdam Declaration issued at the conclusion of the Billy Graham-sponsored Amsterdam 2000 conference, July 29-Aug. 6 in The Netherlands. ... (Read the story)

Christians facing 'elimination' on Indonesian island of Ambon
Christians are under threat of extermination by thousands of Jihad troops which have entered from outside the region, according to Newsroom, an online publication also cited by Crosswalk.com. The troops announced over loudspeakers that they will kill all Christians who remain after July 31, Ambon church leaders told U.S. church workers. ... (Read the story)

Bosnia partnership builds foundation for outreach
Normalcy is returning to war-torn Sarajevo. New construction is everywhere. People are out and about going to work, shopping and enjoying each other's company at sidewalk coffee shops. Children are full of laughter and life. ... (Read the story)

Campolo criticizes both parties on poverty reduction, Israel
Both major political parties are "under the judgment of God, because they are neglecting the poor, said Baptist preacher Tony Campolo to a group of politically disenchanted activists meeting blocks away from the Republican National Convention. ... (Read the story)

Gaddy asks candidates: How will faith impact leadership?
Rather than being satisfied with Al Gore and George W. Bush's claims that both are born-again Christians, U.S. voters ought to be concerned about how the presidential candidates' religious views would influence their policies once in office, an interfaith leader says. ... (Read the story)