Category Archives: Discipleship

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 →

Posted in American Evangelicalism, Culture, Current Affairs, Discipleship, Evangelism, Gospel/Good News, History, Kingdom of God, Missional Church, Missional-Ecumenism, Protestantism, Roman Catholicism, The Church, The Future, Unity of the Church | 3 Comments

Radical Love and Kingdom Generosity (2)

Posted on May 7, 2013 by John Armstrong

Yesterday, I suggested that Luke 6 provides a pattern for how we can live extravagant, generous lives rooted in the love and mercy of God himself. This sixth chapter of Luke has often pushed me to deeper resolve to follow … Continue reading →

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Radical Love and Kingdom Generosity (1)

Posted on May 6, 2013 by John Armstrong

At the very heart of the kingdom message of Jesus is a call to radical love that will not easily go away under convenient readings of the text, readings that fit comfortably with our way of treating people in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Ethics, Faith, Kingdom of God, Money & Stewardship | 17 Comments

What Does God Require of Us?

Posted on April 30, 2013 by John Armstrong

What does God ask of us? God asks that Christians be true disciples. If you are a disciple you will follow Jesus with your heart, mind, soul and strength. And you will not “just do it” as Nike famously says. … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Kingdom of God, Lordship of Christ, Spirituality | 16 Comments

On Losing Weight: What Truly Profits the Mind, Body and Soul?

Posted on April 29, 2013 by John Armstrong

I’ve recently given special attention to my physical well-being. I did this, so far as I know, not because I face a major health crisis and a doctor ordered me to do it. I just felt very strongly that I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Personal, Spirituality | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in ACT 3, American Evangelicalism, Current Affairs, Discipleship, Evangelism, Missional Church, Missional-Ecumenism, Roman Catholicism, The Church, The Future, Unity of the Church | 3 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 →

Posted in ACT 3, American Evangelicalism, Church Tradition, Discipleship, Evangelism, Liturgy, Missional Church, Missional-Ecumenism, The Church, The Future, Unity of the Church | 3 Comments

The Lausanne Catholic-Evangelical Conversation This Week

Posted on April 15, 2013 by John Armstrong

This new week might well bring about one of the most important ministry opportunities I’ve every been asked to lead as the president of the ACT3 Network. I referred to a public part of this opportunity in a blog I … Continue reading →

Posted in ACT 3, Christ/Christology, Discipleship, Gospel/Good News, Missional Church, Missional-Ecumenism, Personal, Protestantism, Roman Catholicism, The Church, The Future | 10 Comments

My Sisters the Saints (6) – An Inspiring Journey in Faith

Posted on April 13, 2013 by John Armstrong

Colleen Carroll Campbell’s journey to femininity did not lead her to embrace a kind of Catholic “fundamentalism” with regard to the social, professional and economic gains that she had previously experienced because of feminism. John and Carroll Campbell clearly share … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Church Tradition, Contemplation, Discipleship, Faith, Feminism & Women, Friendship, Marriage & Family, Mysticism, Prayer, Roman Catholicism, Sexuality, Spirituality, The Church, The Future, Women in the Church | 2 Comments

My Sisters the Saints (5) – An Inspiring Journey in Faith

Posted on April 12, 2013 by John Armstrong

As Colleen Carroll Campbell tried to settle into her new work at the White House she found that she had never been so profoundly challenged in her work but so deeply dissatisfied with her life in general. She writes: I … Continue reading →

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