Arthur James Armstrong

Who is Arthur James Armstrong?

Arthur James Armstrong was an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1968 to become the youngest United Methodist bishop in the United States at the age of 44.

He was the son and grandson of Methodist Preachers. He earned academic degrees from Florida Southern College, Candler School of Theology, Emory University and did graduate work at Boston University and the University of Chicago. He was awarded honorary degrees by Florida Southern College, DePauw University, Illinois Wesleyan University, Dakota Wesleyan University, and Westmar College.

Prior to his election to the Episcopacy, Armstrong gained wide recognition as the innovative Pastor of the Broadway United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. He also served on the U.M. Commission on Religion and Race.

James Armstrong is a strong voice for peace and human rights around the world and a frequent lecturer on subjects related to moral theology and the practice of ministry in today's society. The author of eleven books and a contributor to many more, he has also written widely for Christian journals and periodicals.