1.0Progressive Revivalhttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/progressiverevivalPaul Raushenbushhttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/progressiverevival/author/praushenbushLetter of Appreciation for Richard Cizik - Progressive Revivalrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="ooGnXui1Vh"><a href="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/progressiverevival/2008/12/letter-of-appreciation-for-ric.html">Letter of Appreciation for Richard Cizik</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/progressiverevival/2008/12/letter-of-appreciation-for-ric.html/embed#?secret=ooGnXui1Vh" width="600" height="338" title="“Letter of Appreciation for Richard Cizik” — Progressive Revival" data-secret="ooGnXui1Vh" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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December 16, 2008 Leith AndersonPresidentNational Association of Evangelicals Dear Leith, We know Richard Cizik’s departure from the National Association of Evangelicals has been difficult for you, him and the organization. Effective leadership is not easy, and we write to reach out to you in Christian friendship. We respect the right of the NAE to select…