Christianity Today Marks 70 Years With Special Issue on AI, Aging, and the Future of the Church

Christianity Today released its 70th anniversary issue in September 2026, using the milestone to examine some of the most pressing questions facing the church today.

The magazine, founded in 1956 by Billy Graham, has long served as a flagship publication for evangelical Christians in the United States. The anniversary issue takes stock of where the church stands on issues that have emerged or intensified in recent years.

Topics in the special issue include the use of artificial intelligence in ministry and daily life, the ethics of GLP-1 weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, the challenges of an aging congregation, and the ongoing debates within the pro-life movement following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Editors framed the issue as a reflection on the past 70 years and a look ahead at the challenges the church will face in the coming decades. The publication has navigated significant cultural and theological shifts since its founding, including debates over civil rights, the charismatic movement, and the rise of the religious right.

The September-October 2026 issue is available in print and online. Christianity Today has expanded its digital presence in recent years, including podcasts and newsletters that reach a broad audience beyond its traditional print readership.

The anniversary comes at a time when many Christian publications have struggled financially. Christianity Today has maintained its position as one of the most widely read evangelical outlets in the country.