Monthly Archives: September 2009

What’s Wrong with the New Churches?

Posted on September 30, 2009 by John Armstrong

I’ve been thinking a lot recently about the various new styles of evangelical church life that I see growing across America. While the church in general is declining some churches are still growing. Megachurches continue to spring up and the … Continue reading →

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The Homosexual Debate in the Church, Part 2

Posted on September 29, 2009 by John Armstrong

Polyamorous relationships involve three or more sexual partners. These partners may be heterosexual, homosexual or bisexual. Polyamorists follow the LGBT community in promoting civil rights for themselves and acceptance of their practice as a normal alternative lifestyle. As we saw … Continue reading →

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The Homosexual Debate in the Church, Part 1

Posted on September 28, 2009 by John Armstrong

The Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA) is the old mainline Presbyterian Church within the United States. It has roots in the early history of American Christianity and came to its present form through various mergers and developments over the past three … Continue reading →

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A Refreshing Word from My Friend Becky Pippert

Posted on September 27, 2009 by John Armstrong

Becky Pippert is a friend who has been a great encouragement to the mission of ACT 3. Many of you will recognize her name as the author of one of the best-selling books on evangelism of all time: Out of … Continue reading →

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A Glorious Fall Day in Tuscaloosa

Posted on September 26, 2009 by John Armstrong

Today promises to be one of the best days I will enjoy this fall. I make an annual trip to Tuscaloosa with my brother Tom to we see the Crimson Tide play a home game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Today is … Continue reading →

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Lesslie Newbigin and My First You Tube Post

Posted on September 25, 2009 by John Armstrong

One of the ways I am working with Zondervan to prepare for the publication of my new book, Your Church Is Too Small, is to record video clips that can be posted on You Tube. My first such venture is … Continue reading →

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Some Helpful Reflections and News Reports on Coral Ridge

Posted on September 24, 2009 by John Armstrong

Two helpful links to more news regarding Coral Ridge were sent to me today. One is an interview with Pastor Tchividjian that appeared today in Christianity Today online. The other link is from a blog written by Matthew Cochrane, a … Continue reading →

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More News on Carol Ridge: Is Jesus Knocking on the Door of This Famous Church?

Posted on September 24, 2009 by John Armstrong

I mentioned in an earlier post today (see below) that I am not privy to all the news reports from Fort Lauderdale nor am I able to be on the ground forming solid opinions based on personal interviews. I am … Continue reading →

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A Further Reflection On the Coral Ridge Schism

Posted on September 24, 2009 by John Armstrong

My comments on the tragic controversy at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church (CRPC) , posted over the last two days, generated a good deal of response. Some of it can be read as posts on this site. Some of it was … Continue reading →

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Lessons From the Coral Ridge Controversy

Posted on September 23, 2009 by John Armstrong

Yesterday, I reported the news released on Sunday evening from the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, regarding a congregational meeting to vote on retaining or removing the new pastor of the church, Tullian Tchividjian. Tchividjian only became … Continue reading →

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