Our Mission
ACT3 is a network of relational partnerships between churches, missions and leaders. We're inspired by the spirit of missional-ecumenism: the idea that unity among the whole church is central to spreading Christ's kingdom to the ends of the earth. Jesus prayed specifically for our oneness (John 17:20-24) and said that, "the people of this world will believe that you sent me" when they see Christians living the kind of mission that grows out of relational unity.
Upcoming Events
John Armstrong Speaking at First Presbyterian Church in Aurora, IL
John will be preaching on May 19, at 10 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church in Aurora, IL.
This event is co-sponsored by the ACT3 Network. Come learn with others how to love, forgive and be reconciled in all of your relationships so you can live a healthy, joy-filled life -- without fear or regret.
Register before May 25th and save $20.
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Upon subscribing, you'll receive a link to download a free copy of John Armstrong's book The Unity Factor.
ACT3 Cohort Groups
Do you have a desire to become a person of action and contemplation? Do you desire to be a Christ-like peacemaker, a mission bridge-builder and a servant-leader? Do you believe that Christ’s kingdom is not about a program but rather about being one with God’s people in a community of relational unity that leads to deeply shared mission together? If you do you share a vision that we call “missional-ecumenism.” The ACT3 Cohort may be the very kind of leadership training experience that you need to jump start your journey into a new stage of Christian growth and leadership.
The ACT3 Cohort is an eight-month process than involves various learning styles, a prayerfully selected small group of 15-25, intense discussions and intentional accountability. The cohort group generally includes clergy and non-clergy, men and women, members of all ages, and participants from various church backgrounds and denominations including Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox.
The first ACT3 Cohort began in 2012. 35 graduates came from the first two classes. A third cohort will begin on Monday, August 26. The other all-day meetings for this new group will be on three Mondays; October 28, 2013, January 13, 2014 and March 17, 2014. These all-day sessions meet from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. in Carol Stream, Illinois. Attendance is mandatory for you to share in a cohort group. Access to O’Hare Airport and the Interstate Highway system is near to Carol Stream, a western suburb of Chicago.
Dr. John H. Armstrong, the president of ACT3 Network–a seasoned teacher, author and mentor–will facilitate the ACT3 Cohort group 2013-14.
Further information, and extensive application information, is available in the documents that are attached to this introduction.
