Tony Campolo
Encyclopedia
Dr. Anthony "Tony" Campolo (born February 25, 1935) is an American
pastor
, author
, sociologist, and public speaker known for challenging evangelical Christians
by illustrating how their faith can offer solutions in a world of complexity. With his liberal
political
and social attitudes, he has been a major proponent for progressive
thought and reform
in the evangelical community. He has become a leader of the movement called "Red-Letter Christian
", which claims to put the emphasis on the words of Jesus that are often in red type in Bible editions.
and Professor
Emeritus
of Sociology
at Eastern University
in St David's, Pennsylvania
. He is a 1956 graduate of Eastern College, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (now Palmer Theological Seminary
) and earned a Ph.D.
from Temple University
. He is an ordained Baptist
minister
and evangelist
, presently serving as an associate pastor
of the Mount Carmel Baptist Church in West Philadelphia, which is affiliated with both the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.
and the American Baptist Churches USA
. For ten years, he was a professor of sociology at the University of Pennsylvania
.
Campolo founded the Evangelical Association for the Promotion of Education (EAPE), which works to help "at-risk" youth in the US and Canada
, and has helped to establish several schools and universities. His best known work is a sermon entitled It's Friday, But Sunday's Coming!; recordings of which have been widely circulated in evangelical circles, and based on a sermon by a black minister at Mount Carmel Baptist Church. He is a frequent speaker at Christian conferences. He was also one of several spiritual advisers to President
Bill Clinton
during the Monica Lewinsky scandal where he met with Predident Clinton at the White House.
Although he has associated himself with the Democratic Party and several "left wing
" groups and causes, he has publicly stated his opposition to abortion
and to same-sex marriage
. Campolo's left leaning political beliefs have put him at odds with several leaders of the Christian right
, such as Gary Bauer
and Jerry Falwell
. Many of his views are in keeping with Ron Sider
's "completely pro-life" stance, standing in opposition to any human situation that leads to the termination of life. Thus, he is against war
fare, abortion
, poverty
, capital punishment
, and euthanasia
. These views as a set put him at odds with many established political groups.
Campolo was the subject of an informal heresy
hearing in 1985 brought about by several assertions in his 1983 book A Reasonable Faith, particularly his claim that, "Jesus is actually present in each other person." The book became a hot button issue, and the controversy caused Campus Crusade for Christ
and Youth for Christ
to block a planned speaking engagement by Campolo. The Christian Legal Society
empowered a "reconciliation panel", led by noted theologian J. I. Packer
, to examine the issue and resolve the controversy. The panel examined the book and questioned Campolo. The panel later issued a statement saying that although it found Campolo's statements "methodologically
naïve and verbally incautious," it did not find them to be heretical.
After September 11, in a Wheaton College debate Campolo engaged with conservative activist Gary Bauer. Bauer responded, “I know this is hard for you to believe, but the enemy is not John Ashcroft, the enemy is Osama bin Laden.” “I’m not sure about that,” said Campolo, drawing gasps and not a few boos from the audience. “When you start taking away the rights of the American citizens, when you undercut the Bill of Rights in order to pursue security, I think you become more dangerous than bin Laden. I think that if this country goes down, it will not be because of the enemies that are outside this country. I think that if this country goes down, it’s because those within the country undercut our basic rights, undercut the principles that gave birth to this institution”
Despite his criticisms of the evangelical community, Campolo has also criticized the more liberal mainline Christian denominations because "they fail to emphasize a personal, transforming relationship with Jesus Christ."
movement.
in practice, though not in orientation. His wife, Peggy Campolo, disagrees, holding that committed, monogamous homosexual practice is not a sin; she supports full equality for homosexual, bisexual and transsexual persons.
Tony has been accused by some of going too far in GBLT issues in regards to those living in same-sex relationships. He proposes, regarding same sex marriage, that all couples should have the right to a civil union
with all the legal rights that are associated with such a contract; social security benefits, auto insurance recognition, ability to jointly own homes and file joint tax return etc.
, and a son Bart Campolo
(born 1963); an evangelical author and social-justice activist. Adopted daughter, Loretta Jane Kier (born 1944); a children's author, humorist, and philanthropist.
"I have three things I'd like to say today. First, while you were sleeping last night, 30,000 kids died of starvation or diseases related to malnutrition. Second, most of you don't give a shit. What's worse is that you're more upset with the fact that I said shit than the fact that 30,000 kids died last night."
"There are 2,000 verses of Scripture that tell us we must be committed to protecting the poor and the oppressed... There is no concern of Scripture that is addressed so often and so powerfully as reaching out to the poor."
"A person is as young as their dreams and as old as their cynicism."—28 Sept. 2005
"Jesus transcends partisan politics. That's what's wrong with the religious right... they have made Jesus into a Republican, and he's not!" on The Colbert Report, 2/27/06
"I have serious problems with fundamentalist Christians and their creationist theories. Although I believe that scripture is divinely inspired and infallible, I have a hard time going along with the belief that the whole creation process occurred in six twenty-four hour days. My skepticism is due, in part, to the fact that the Bible says that the sun wasn’t created until the fourth day of creation (Genesis 1:16-19). I have a hard time figuring how twenty-four hour days could have been measured before that."
" Those in favor of Darwin’s theory usually act as though his explanation of evolution has empirical validation. It doesn't! It’s just a theory. A very reasonable theory, to be sure, but still a theory. The highly-touted biologist, Kenneth R. Miller, supports evolution and not ID. But even he claims that rabid Darwinists go 'well beyond any reasonable scientific conclusions that might emerge from evolutionary theory.' To prevent discussion of any other explanations of human origins is hardly what I would expect from open-minded educators."
"Evangelicals shouldn't be afraid of science. There are many ways Einstein's theory of relativity can be applied to the Cross."
"I've always been skeptical of those television healers who are bald. I mean, if I had that gift, that would be the first thing I'd fix."—16 June 2007
"When you were born, you cried and everybody else was happy. The only question that matters is this: When you die, will YOU be happy when everybody else is crying?"
United States
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pastor
Pastor
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, author
Author
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, sociologist, and public speaker known for challenging evangelical Christians
Evangelicalism
Evangelicalism is a Protestant Christian movement which began in Great Britain in the 1730s and gained popularity in the United States during the series of Great Awakenings of the 18th and 19th century.Its key commitments are:...
by illustrating how their faith can offer solutions in a world of complexity. With his liberal
Liberalism
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political
Politics
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and social attitudes, he has been a major proponent for progressive
Progressivism
Progressivism is an umbrella term for a political ideology advocating or favoring social, political, and economic reform or changes. Progressivism is often viewed by some conservatives, constitutionalists, and libertarians to be in opposition to conservative or reactionary ideologies.The...
thought and reform
Reform movement
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in the evangelical community. He has become a leader of the movement called "Red-Letter Christian
Red-Letter Christian
Red-Letter Christians constitute a movement within Christianity. They believe that Evangelicalism has been exploited by both right-wing and left-wing political movements, and they endeavor to create an Evangelical movement that focuses on the teachings of Jesus Christ, particularly in regard to...
", which claims to put the emphasis on the words of Jesus that are often in red type in Bible editions.
Career
Campolo is an alumnusAlumnus
An alumnus , according to the American Heritage Dictionary, is "a graduate of a school, college, or university." An alumnus can also be a former member, employee, contributor or inmate as well as a former student. In addition, an alumna is "a female graduate or former student of a school, college,...
and Professor
Professor
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Emeritus
Emeritus
Emeritus is a post-positive adjective that is used to designate a retired professor, bishop, or other professional or as a title. The female equivalent emerita is also sometimes used.-History:...
of Sociology
Sociology
Sociology is the study of society. It is a social science—a term with which it is sometimes synonymous—which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity...
at Eastern University
Eastern University
Eastern University is a private university in St. Davids, Pennsylvania, United States affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA, with an interdenominational student body...
in St David's, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
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. He is a 1956 graduate of Eastern College, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (now Palmer Theological Seminary
Palmer Theological Seminary
Palmer Theological Seminary was founded in 1925 as Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Originally located on Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, it moved in 1940 to its present location in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, just across the street from the city boundary...
) and earned a Ph.D.
Ph.D.
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from Temple University
Temple University
Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
. He is an ordained Baptist
Baptist
Baptists comprise a group of Christian denominations and churches that subscribe to a doctrine that baptism should be performed only for professing believers , and that it must be done by immersion...
minister
Minister of religion
In Christian churches, a minister is someone who is authorized by a church or religious organization to perform functions such as teaching of beliefs; leading services such as weddings, baptisms or funerals; or otherwise providing spiritual guidance to the community...
and evangelist
Evangelism
Evangelism refers to the practice of relaying information about a particular set of beliefs to others who do not hold those beliefs. The term is often used in reference to Christianity....
, presently serving as an associate pastor
Pastor
The word pastor usually refers to an ordained leader of a Christian congregation. When used as an ecclesiastical styling or title, this role may be abbreviated to "Pr." or often "Ps"....
of the Mount Carmel Baptist Church in West Philadelphia, which is affiliated with both the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.
National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.
The National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. is the largest predominantly African-American Christian denomination in the United States and is the world's second largest Baptist denomination...
and the American Baptist Churches USA
American Baptist Churches USA
The American Baptist Churches USA is a Baptist Christian denomination within the United States. The denomination maintains headquarters in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The organization is usually considered mainline, although varying theological and mission emphases may be found among its...
. For ten years, he was a professor of sociology at the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
.
Campolo founded the Evangelical Association for the Promotion of Education (EAPE), which works to help "at-risk" youth in the US and Canada
Canada
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, and has helped to establish several schools and universities. His best known work is a sermon entitled It's Friday, But Sunday's Coming!; recordings of which have been widely circulated in evangelical circles, and based on a sermon by a black minister at Mount Carmel Baptist Church. He is a frequent speaker at Christian conferences. He was also one of several spiritual advisers to President
President of the United States
The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Inaugurated at age 46, he was the third-youngest president. He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first president of the baby boomer generation...
during the Monica Lewinsky scandal where he met with Predident Clinton at the White House.
Although he has associated himself with the Democratic Party and several "left wing
Liberalism in the United States
Liberalism in the United States is a broad political philosophy centered on the unalienable rights of the individual. The fundamental liberal ideals of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion for all belief systems, and the separation of church and state, right to due process...
" groups and causes, he has publicly stated his opposition to abortion
Abortion
Abortion is defined as the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a fetus or embryo prior to viability. An abortion can occur spontaneously, in which case it is usually called a miscarriage, or it can be purposely induced...
and to same-sex marriage
Same-sex marriage
Same-sex marriage is marriage between two persons of the same biological sex or social gender. Supporters of legal recognition for same-sex marriage typically refer to such recognition as marriage equality....
. Campolo's left leaning political beliefs have put him at odds with several leaders of the Christian right
Christian right
Christian right is a term used predominantly in the United States to describe "right-wing" Christian political groups that are characterized by their strong support of socially conservative policies...
, such as Gary Bauer
Gary Bauer
Gary Lee Bauer is an American politician notable for his ties to several evangelical Christian groups and campaigns.-Biography:...
and Jerry Falwell
Jerry Falwell
Jerry Lamon Falwell, Sr. was an evangelical fundamentalist Southern Baptist pastor, televangelist, and a conservative commentator from the United States. He was the founding pastor of the Thomas Road Baptist Church, a megachurch in Lynchburg, Virginia...
. Many of his views are in keeping with Ron Sider
Ron Sider
Ronald James Sider is a Canadian-born American theologian and Christian activist. He is often identified by others with the Christian left, though he personally disclaims any political inclination. He is the founder of Evangelicals for Social Action, a think-tank which seeks to develop biblical...
's "completely pro-life" stance, standing in opposition to any human situation that leads to the termination of life. Thus, he is against war
War
War is a state of organized, armed, and often prolonged conflict carried on between states, nations, or other parties typified by extreme aggression, social disruption, and usually high mortality. War should be understood as an actual, intentional and widespread armed conflict between political...
fare, abortion
Abortion
Abortion is defined as the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a fetus or embryo prior to viability. An abortion can occur spontaneously, in which case it is usually called a miscarriage, or it can be purposely induced...
, poverty
Poverty
Poverty is the lack of a certain amount of material possessions or money. Absolute poverty or destitution is inability to afford basic human needs, which commonly includes clean and fresh water, nutrition, health care, education, clothing and shelter. About 1.7 billion people are estimated to live...
, capital punishment
Capital punishment
Capital punishment, the death penalty, or execution is the sentence of death upon a person by the state as a punishment for an offence. Crimes that can result in a death penalty are known as capital crimes or capital offences. The term capital originates from the Latin capitalis, literally...
, and euthanasia
Euthanasia
Euthanasia refers to the practice of intentionally ending a life in order to relieve pain and suffering....
. These views as a set put him at odds with many established political groups.
Campolo was the subject of an informal heresy
Heresy
Heresy is a controversial or novel change to a system of beliefs, especially a religion, that conflicts with established dogma. It is distinct from apostasy, which is the formal denunciation of one's religion, principles or cause, and blasphemy, which is irreverence toward religion...
hearing in 1985 brought about by several assertions in his 1983 book A Reasonable Faith, particularly his claim that, "Jesus is actually present in each other person." The book became a hot button issue, and the controversy caused Campus Crusade for Christ
Campus Crusade for Christ
Campus Crusade for Christ is an interdenominational Christian organization that promotes evangelism and discipleship in more than 190 countries...
and Youth for Christ
Youth for Christ
Youth for Christ is the name of a number of previously unaffiliated evangelical Protestant religious campaigns which led to the creation of Youth for Christ International in 1946....
to block a planned speaking engagement by Campolo. The Christian Legal Society
Christian Legal Society
The Christian Legal Society is a non-profit, non-denominational organization of Christian lawyers, judges, law professors, and law students whose members profess to follow the "commandment of Jesus" to "do justice with the love of God."...
empowered a "reconciliation panel", led by noted theologian J. I. Packer
J. I. Packer
James Innell Packer is a British-born Canadian Christian theologian in the low church Anglican and Reformed traditions. He currently serves as the Board of Governors' Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia...
, to examine the issue and resolve the controversy. The panel examined the book and questioned Campolo. The panel later issued a statement saying that although it found Campolo's statements "methodologically
Methodology
Methodology is generally a guideline for solving a problem, with specificcomponents such as phases, tasks, methods, techniques and tools . It can be defined also as follows:...
naïve and verbally incautious," it did not find them to be heretical.
After September 11, in a Wheaton College debate Campolo engaged with conservative activist Gary Bauer. Bauer responded, “I know this is hard for you to believe, but the enemy is not John Ashcroft, the enemy is Osama bin Laden.” “I’m not sure about that,” said Campolo, drawing gasps and not a few boos from the audience. “When you start taking away the rights of the American citizens, when you undercut the Bill of Rights in order to pursue security, I think you become more dangerous than bin Laden. I think that if this country goes down, it will not be because of the enemies that are outside this country. I think that if this country goes down, it’s because those within the country undercut our basic rights, undercut the principles that gave birth to this institution”
Despite his criticisms of the evangelical community, Campolo has also criticized the more liberal mainline Christian denominations because "they fail to emphasize a personal, transforming relationship with Jesus Christ."
TV Show
Beginning in March 2011, Tony began hosting the TV show "Red Letter Christians" aired on JC-TV. This weekly half hour talk show features interviews with leaders in the Red-Letter ChristianRed-Letter Christian
Red-Letter Christians constitute a movement within Christianity. They believe that Evangelicalism has been exploited by both right-wing and left-wing political movements, and they endeavor to create an Evangelical movement that focuses on the teachings of Jesus Christ, particularly in regard to...
movement.
LGBT sexuality debates
Tony Campolo and his wife Peggy have participated in very public debates and discussions about the place of lesbians and gays within church and society. Tony Campolo contends that homosexuality is a sinSin
In religion, sin is the violation or deviation of an eternal divine law or standard. The term sin may also refer to the state of having committed such a violation. Christians believe the moral code of conduct is decreed by God In religion, sin (also called peccancy) is the violation or deviation...
in practice, though not in orientation. His wife, Peggy Campolo, disagrees, holding that committed, monogamous homosexual practice is not a sin; she supports full equality for homosexual, bisexual and transsexual persons.
Tony has been accused by some of going too far in GBLT issues in regards to those living in same-sex relationships. He proposes, regarding same sex marriage, that all couples should have the right to a civil union
Civil union
A civil union, also referred to as a civil partnership, is a legally recognized form of partnership similar to marriage. Beginning with Denmark in 1989, civil unions under one name or another have been established by law in many developed countries in order to provide same-sex couples rights,...
with all the legal rights that are associated with such a contract; social security benefits, auto insurance recognition, ability to jointly own homes and file joint tax return etc.
“I propose that the government should get out of the business of marrying people and, instead, only give legal status to civil unions. The government should do this for both gay couples and straight couples and, leave marriage in the hands of the Church and other religious entities. That’s the way it works in Holland….”
Family
Campolo's wife is Peggy Campolo. Together they have two children: a daughter, Lisa Goodheart (born 1960); an environmental, real estate and general business litigation attorney and partner at Sugarman, Rogers, Barshak and Cohen, P.C. in BostonBoston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
, and a son Bart Campolo
Bart Campolo
Bart Campolo is an urban minister, speaker, and writer. He is the founder of Mission Year, and the author of several books including Kingdom Works: True Stories of God and His People in Inner City America and Things We Wish We Had Said, which he co-wrote with his father, Tony Campolo...
(born 1963); an evangelical author and social-justice activist. Adopted daughter, Loretta Jane Kier (born 1944); a children's author, humorist, and philanthropist.
Quotes
"I think that Christianity has two emphases. One is a social emphasis to impart the values of the kingdom of God in society - to relieve the sufferings of the poor, to stand up for the oppressed, to be a voice for those who have no voice. The other emphasis is to bring people into a personal, transforming relationship with Christ, where they feel the joy and the love of God in their lives. That they manifest what the fifth chapter of Galatians calls 'the fruit of the Spirit'. Fundamentalism has emphasized the latter, mainline churches have emphasized the former. We cannot neglect one for the other." (Source: www.beliefnet.com)"I have three things I'd like to say today. First, while you were sleeping last night, 30,000 kids died of starvation or diseases related to malnutrition. Second, most of you don't give a shit. What's worse is that you're more upset with the fact that I said shit than the fact that 30,000 kids died last night."
"There are 2,000 verses of Scripture that tell us we must be committed to protecting the poor and the oppressed... There is no concern of Scripture that is addressed so often and so powerfully as reaching out to the poor."
"A person is as young as their dreams and as old as their cynicism."—28 Sept. 2005
"Jesus transcends partisan politics. That's what's wrong with the religious right... they have made Jesus into a Republican, and he's not!" on The Colbert Report, 2/27/06
"I have serious problems with fundamentalist Christians and their creationist theories. Although I believe that scripture is divinely inspired and infallible, I have a hard time going along with the belief that the whole creation process occurred in six twenty-four hour days. My skepticism is due, in part, to the fact that the Bible says that the sun wasn’t created until the fourth day of creation (Genesis 1:16-19). I have a hard time figuring how twenty-four hour days could have been measured before that."
" Those in favor of Darwin’s theory usually act as though his explanation of evolution has empirical validation. It doesn't! It’s just a theory. A very reasonable theory, to be sure, but still a theory. The highly-touted biologist, Kenneth R. Miller, supports evolution and not ID. But even he claims that rabid Darwinists go 'well beyond any reasonable scientific conclusions that might emerge from evolutionary theory.' To prevent discussion of any other explanations of human origins is hardly what I would expect from open-minded educators."
"Evangelicals shouldn't be afraid of science. There are many ways Einstein's theory of relativity can be applied to the Cross."
"I've always been skeptical of those television healers who are bald. I mean, if I had that gift, that would be the first thing I'd fix."—16 June 2007
"When you were born, you cried and everybody else was happy. The only question that matters is this: When you die, will YOU be happy when everybody else is crying?"
Published works
- The Success Fantasy (1980, Victory Press)
- The Power Delusion (1983, Victory Press)
- A Reasonable Faith (1983, Lightning Source Inc., ISBN 0-8499-3634-9)
- Ideas for Social Action: A Handbook on Mission and Service for Christian Young People (1984, ZondervanZondervanZondervan is an international Christian media and publishing company located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Zondervan is a founding member of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association .- History :...
, ISBN 0-310-45251-1) - You Can Make a Difference (1984, Word Publishing Group)
- It's Friday, But Sunday's Comin (1984, Word Publishing Group)
- Partly Right: Christianity Responds to Its Critics (1985, Word)
- Seven Deadly Sins (1987)
- Who Switched the Price Tags (1987, Thomas Nelson Publishers)
- 20 Hot Potatoes Christians Are Afraid to Touch (1988, Word Publishing)
- Growing up in America : A Sociology of Youth Ministry (1989, Zondervan Publishing House)
- Things We Wish We Had Said: Reflections of a Father and His Grown Son (co-written with Bart Campolo) (1989, W Publishing Group)
- Wake Up America!: Answering God's Radical Call While Living In the Real World (1991, HarpercollinsHarperCollinsHarperCollins is a publishing company owned by News Corporation. It is the combination of the publishers William Collins, Sons and Co Ltd, a British company, and Harper & Row, an American company, itself the result of an earlier merger of Harper & Brothers and Row, Peterson & Company. The worldwide...
) - How to Be Pentecostal Without Speaking in Tongues (1991, Word Publishing)
- Sociology through the Eyes of Faith (1992)
- How to Rescue the Earth Without Worshiping Nature: a Christian's Call to Save Creation (1992, Thomas Nelson Publishers)
- Everything You've Heard Is Wrong (1992, Word Publishing)
- The Kingdom of God Is a Party: God's Radical Plan for His Family (1992, Word Publishing Group)
- Stand Up and Be Counted (1993)
- Carpe Diem (1994, Word Publishing)
- Is Jesus a Republican or a Democrat?: And 14 Other Polarizing Issues (1995, Word Publishing Group) {published as Was Jesus a Moderate? outside the US}
- Can Mainline Denominations Make a Comeback? (1995)
- Following Jesus Without Embarrassing God (1997, Word Publishing Group)
- Let Me Tell You a Story: Life Lessons from Unexpected Places And Unlikely People (2000, Word Publishing)
- Revolution and Renewal: How Churches Are Saving Our Cities (2000, Westminster/John Knox)
- Which Jesus: Choosing Between Love and Power (Nashville TN: Word Publishing Group, 2002).
- The Survival Guide for Christians on Campus: How to be Students and Disciples at the Same Time (2002, Howard Publishing Co)
- Adventures in Missing the Point: How the Culture-Controlled Church Neutered the Gospel (co-written with Brian D. McLaren) (2003, Youth Specialties)
- Speaking My Mind: The Radical Evangelical Prophet Tackles the Tough Issues Christians Are Afraid To Face (2004, Word Publishing)
- The Church Enslaved: A Spirituality For Racial Reconciliation (Co-written with Michael BattleMichael BattleFor the United States Department of Justice Official see Michael A. Battle.The Rev. Dr. Michael Jesse Battle is Provost and Canon Theologian at the Cathedral Center of the Diocese of Los Angeles....
) (2005, Augsburg Fortress Publishers) - Letters to a Young Evangelical (2006, Basic Books)
- The God of Intimacy and Action (Co-written with Mary Darling) (2007, Jossey-Bass)
- Red Letter Christians: A Citizen's Guide to Faith and Politics (2008, Regal Books)
External links
- Tony Campolo Official Site
- Red Letter Christians Blog, by Tony Campolo and friends
- Tony Campolo on Twitter
- Saturdays with Mark and Tony - video podcastVideo podcastVideo podcast is a term used for the online delivery of video on demand video clip content via Atom or RSS enclosures...
featuring Mark Lowry and Tony Campolo - Waltonian.com, reaction from Eastern University students regarding Tony Campolo and his wife's debate
Media Links
- Lectures by Tony Campolo at The Great Lecture Library
- "It's Friday, But Sunday's Coming" (MP3MP3MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 Audio Layer III, more commonly referred to as MP3, is a patented digital audio encoding format using a form of lossy data compression...
download) - Debate with wife Peggy Campolo on the Gay Christian NetworkGay Christian NetworkThe Gay Christian Network, popularly called GCN, is a gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and straight ally organization and ecumenical Christian ministry founded in 2001 by Justin Lee and administered from Raleigh, North Carolina in the United States....
- Speech at LeTourneau UniversityLeTourneau UniversityLeTourneau University is a private, interdenominational Christian university located in Longview, Texas, United States with flagship programs in engineering, aeronautical science, business and education...
, 28 September 2005, Part 1 of 2, Part 2 of 2 (MP3) - Interview on The Colbert Report
- Home page at Eastern University, with link to "Bellaire Baglady" and "Teddy Stoddard's Gift" stories
- Interview on The Hour
- Interview at Premier.tv
- http://www.theordinaryradicals.comTony Campolo featured in the documentary The Ordinary RadicalsThe Ordinary RadicalsThe Ordinary Radicals is the 2008 documentary film directed by Philadelphia filmmaker Jamie Moffett.-Background:The film follows authors Chris Haw and Shane Claiborne, co-founder of the Potter Street Community of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on their Jesus for President: Politics for Ordinary...
] - Interview with Tony Campolo on "The God of Intimacy and Action" by ReadTheSpirit.com