Category Archives: Business

Acton University–June 18-21, 2013

Posted on November 23, 2012 by John Armstrong

The Acton Institute is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2013 Acton University (AU), which will take place on June 18-21 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. For four days each June, the Acton Institute convenes an ecumenical conference of pastors, … Continue reading →

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Complete Trust and Commercial Assurances

Posted on September 17, 2012 by John Armstrong

In the worship of this past Lord’s Day the divine liturgy that I shared in led us to confess that there were times when we failed to think of God’s call upon our lives properly. Because of these times we … Continue reading →

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What Andreas Widmer Learned About Business and Entrepreneurship from the Pope

Posted on October 24, 2011 by John Armstrong

Business entrepreneur Andreas Widmer has a truly great story to tell. His new book, The Pope and the CEO, tells this story and makes a hugely valuable point about both business and poverty. Widmer says, “The pope showed me what … Continue reading →

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Words of Wisdom for Labor Day

Posted on September 5, 2011 by John Armstrong

Milton Friedman (1912-2006) was born in Brooklyn, New York. He was a prolific public intellectual, and an American Nobel Laureate economist, something we need a lot more of these days. He made major contributions to both economics and statistics. In … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Consumerism Through Biblical Asceticism

Posted on July 23, 2011 by John Armstrong

Let’s face it – there is a growing personal freedom that comes by living in a culture deeply rooted in materialism and consumerism. If I have enough money, and the desire to spend it, I can buy a new car, … Continue reading →

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Does Economic Freedom Lead to Consumerism?

Posted on July 22, 2011 by John Armstrong

A number of false conclusions are drawn by focusing only on outcomes. A common one focuses on the dangers of free markets and an open economy. Critics, especially earnest Christian critics, often attack economic freedom and capitalism based upon the … Continue reading →

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The Barnabas Group

Posted on June 3, 2011 by John Armstrong

I recently had a unique opportunity to speak about unity in Christ’s mission. I was asked to present an address to The Barnabas Group (TBG) in San Diego (May 9) and Costa Mesa (May 10). The Costa Mesa site is … Continue reading →

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Cape Town, Orlando and the Kingdom of God

Posted on May 3, 2011 by John Armstrong

Question: What has Cape Town to do with Orlando? Last October a historic global gathering of 4,200 evangelical Christian leaders took place in Cape Town, South Africa. Many of you followed that event via the Internet and some of you … Continue reading →

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