Chuck Colson
Charles Stanley, TV preacher and Southern Baptist leader, dies at 90
By Adelle M. Banks — April 19, 2023
(RNS) — The author of dozens of books was recognized by people in the grassroots as well as in the highest echelons of American society.
How law-and-order evangelicals helped shape today’s criminal justice system
By Yonat Shimron — November 16, 2020
(RNS) — Evangelicals have largely championed the rise of mass incarceration, writes Aaron Griffith in his new book. They've also undertaken novel ministries to try to bring compassion, healing and conversion to those behind bars.
How Chuck Colson appeals to young evangelicals
By Mark A. Kellner — December 24, 2015
(RNS) Millennials might not be most likely to look to someone of Colson's age and background as a role model. But his activism, which supporters say advocated issues and not political parties, appeals to some.
Named for Chuck Colson, federal panel looks to reform prisons
By Lauren Markoe — December 9, 2014
WASHINGTON (RNS) A new federal panel to reform prisons is named for Chuck Colson, the former "evil genius" of the Nixon administration who went to prison and then founded what would become the largest prison ministry in the nation.
Is Eric Metaxas the next Chuck Colson?
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — July 29, 2013
(RNS) Eric Metaxas took over some of Coloson's roles, including part of BreakPoint, a radio show Metaxas wrote for in the late '90s. He took Colson’s place on the board of the Manhattan Declaration, a movement Colson helped found to focus Christians’ attention on life, marriage and religious freedom issues, too. But comparisons to Colson go only so far.
Chuck Colson’s memorial steeped in prison themes
By Adelle M. Banks — May 16, 2012
WASHINGTON (RNS) Prison Fellowship founder and former Nixon aide Chuck Colson was memorialized Wednesday (May 16) at Washington National Cathedral in a service steeped in Scripture and prayers about prison and redemption. By Adelle M. Banks.
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