Category Archives: American Evangelicalism

Evangelism, Evangelization and Missional-Ecumenism (4)

Posted on May 16, 2013 by John Armstrong

Over the last three days I have written about evangelism and evangelization, from both a Protestant and Catholic perspective. I have attempted to show the meaning and importance of these respective terms and the theology that lies behind both of … Continue reading →

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The Lausanne Catholic–Evangelical Conversation: Does Talking & Praying Make a Difference?

Posted on April 25, 2013 by John Armstrong

From the beginning of the ecumenical movement in the 19th century each of the churches involved in this growing quest for local and global unity brought their respective gifts and backgrounds to an ongoing search for common mission. This quest … Continue reading →

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Day Two of the Lausanne Catholic-Evangelical Conversation in Mundelein

Posted on April 24, 2013 by John Armstrong

On the second day of our Lausanne Catholic-Evangelical Conversation last week we spent Friday morning sharing, praying and seeking to love one another as new friends in Christ. In a group of twenty-five people, many of whom only met the … Continue reading →

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Talking Points from Our Catholic-Evangelical Conversation in Mundelein

Posted on April 23, 2013 by John Armstrong

In our Catholic-Evangelical Conversation at Mundelein Seminary last week Doug Birdsall, the former chairman of the Lausanne Movement, helped us to focus our attention on the major purpose of our gathering by reiterating the six core principles of the Lausanne … Continue reading →

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The Lausanne Catholic-Evangelical Conversation: A Report

Posted on April 22, 2013 by John Armstrong

Many of you prayed for me and the twenty-four people who shared with me in our first ever Lausanne Catholic-Evangelical Conversation on the campus of Mundelein Seminary held last week, April 18-20. I begin today’s blog with a huge, heart-felt … Continue reading →

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Mary in Ecumenical Perspective

Posted on April 18, 2013 by John Armstrong

I mentioned yesterday that I attended two seminars at the National Workshop on Christian Unity (NWCU) in Columbus, April 8–11. The second was titled: “Mary in Ecumenical Perspective.” It was taught by one of the leading liturgical scholars in North … Continue reading →

Posted in American Evangelicalism, Church History, Church Tradition, Creeds, Liturgy, Missional-Ecumenism, Orthodoxy, Patristics, Protestantism, Roman Catholicism, The Church, The Future, Unity of the Church | 14 Comments

The Role of Catechesis, Adult Conversions and Assimilation

Posted on April 17, 2013 by John Armstrong

The National Workshop on Christian Unity (NWCU) adopted as its theme for this year’s gathering in Columbus, Ohio, “What Does God Requires of Us?” (Micah 6:6–8). A variety of speakers addressed plenary sessions including Dr. Karen Westerfield Tucker, Professor of … Continue reading →

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How Should We Understand Our Present Divisions?

Posted on April 4, 2013 by John Armstrong

There are many ways to understand the myriad divisions within the Christian church. Most are excuses for schism and sin. Some are rooted in theology and some of this theology is important, deeply important. Yet much of this disagreement and … Continue reading →

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The Lausanne Catholic-Evangelical Conversation on Unity in Mission

Posted on March 29, 2013 by John Armstrong

Over the course of the last two weeks I’ve written about the new pope. I have tried to explain why I, an evangelical Protestant minister and mission director, find this new world leader so encouraging for the cause of global … Continue reading →

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A Pentecostal Ecumenist Reflects on the New Pope and His Installation (1)

Posted on March 27, 2013 by John Armstrong

My Friend Mel Robeck: Pentecostal Ecumenist Dr. Cecil M. (Mel) Robeck, Jr. is professor of church history and ecumenics and the director of the David J. DuPlessis Center for Christian Spirituality at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena. His recent publications … Continue reading →

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