Christian Missionary Alliance

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Does anyone know anything about this organization? Any concerns?

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I attended this church for three years and appreciated the church very much. The church that I was in held a high view of scripture, had solidly biblical teaching, and held a healthy focus on foreign missions. The only reason I no longer attend is that moved out of state since then.

If you have any particular questions I can certainly put you in contact with someone who has been involved in the alliance for much longer than I was.

Regards,
Pete

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Chris,

The Christian and Missionary Alliance is a denomination founded by A. B. Simpson, with an emphasis (as its name implies) on foreign missions. Probably the most famous pastor of that denomination was A.W. Tozer. The group is not charismatic, per se, but has always been open to the gifts of the Spirit, as A.B. Simpson had a healing ministry.

The group is generally quite scripturally balanced. They are a lot like Calvary Chapel in many ways, but without the emphasis on eschatology that characterizes Calvary. The C&MA is pretty much premillennial, though not necessarily Dispensational. It is also not Calvinistic. As denominations go, it has a lot going for it.

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Thanks Steve and Pete for your input. I'm actually not considering going to it myself, but someone I may be working in prison ministry with in the future goes to that church. I'd never heard of it and I wanted to see if there was anything odd to expect. I'm pleased to hear that it is a well-balanced church overall. The man I may working with seems to be a wonderful brother so I didn't really have too many doubts. Just like to be informed.

Thanks again.

God bless.