"I commend the work of
Greg Johnson and his ministry, Standing Together. Standing Together
gives us a model of gracious witness to the truth and love of Jesus
Christ in the midst of diverse views."
Dr. Ravi Zacharias
President, Ravi Zacharias International Ministries
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"Standing Together embodies the spirit
of Christian unity at its best -where people who confess Christ as
Savior and Lord pray and work together, witnessing to the transforming
power of the Gospel. I am pleased that Utah is blessed with this important
ministry."
Dr. Richard J. Mouw
President and Professor of Christian Philosophy
Fuller Theological Seminary |
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"I have been associated with Greg
for the past 20 years. I have seen him develop and grow in his commitment
and passion for serving Christ by serving people. I have seen how
God is affirming this ministry and believe He will use it in a mighty
way in the days to come."
Rev. V. Eric Nachtrieb
Executive Director of Relationship 180
Mission Viejo, CA |
"Standing Together plays an essential
and unique role in the evangelical world as it works to make outreach
and dialogue more effective. Thank God for an organization like Standing
Together and its unique ministry of cooperative outreach and meaningful
dialogue."
Dr. Ronald Enroth
Professor of Sociology
Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA |
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"God bless Greg Johnson and Standing
Together for trying to break the cycle of confrontation between evangelicals
and Mormons. Christian love is not about scoring points, but about
listening and caring. Standing Together is modeling that kind of love,
and I am confident it will bear much fruit."
Mr. David Neff
Editor, Christianity Today
Chicago, IL |
"In an age where misunderstanding
and isolation have hindered our attempts to communicate the Biblical
message of the Lord Jesus Christ, Standing Together is bringing a
fresh, gracious and uncompromising raw of new hope. Greg Johnson is
a bridge builder, a truth-teller and a relevant ambassador for the
evangelical church in Utah and beyond. I highly commend his work and
vision."
Dr. Daniel Henderson
President of Strategic Renewal International
Linchburg, VA |
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"I want to go on record as wholeheartedly
endorsing Greg's idea of becoming an "at large minister" (my term
not necessarily his), networking existing churches and Christian ministries
in Utah… for the purposes of providing a positive, united, contextualized,
and attractive testimony to a watching world and for engaging in constructive
and meaningful dialogue rather than destructive and confrontational
attacks on a largely LDS constituency within that watching world."
Dr. Craig Blomberg
Distinguished Professor of New Testament
Denver Theological Seminary |
"Standing Together is a model for
Christian ministry: upholding truth without compromise, yet displaying
a Christian witness that is attractive, winsome, intelligent, and
gracious. It has been an honor to work with Standing Together in its
mission to engage in dialogue with those who have different points
of view."
Dr. Francis J. Beckwith
Professor of Ethics and Law
Baylor University |
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"Standing Together might be one of
the most important ministries to come along in years with the potential
to make a breakthrough impact on the religious culture of Utah for
the sake of Christ. Greg Johnson already has an amazing track record
of bringing people together for effective common ministry. In addition,
he is especially gifted in what must be called 'cross-cultural ministry'
-bringing people with divergent world views together to have a clearer
picture of the true saving work of Christ."
Dr. Craig Hazen
Associate Professor of Comparative Religion and Apologetics
Biola University and Talbot Theological Seminary |
"It is a great privilege to stand
together with Greg & Jill Johnson in this great adventure of God's
redeeming grace. Only God can take that which is despised of man and
make it right with Himself. That's what Standing Together is all about:
reviving His Church and revisiting others with the truth of God in
His eternal Son, the living Lord Jesus Christ."
Rev. Joe Walsh
President and Director of Christian Prayer Resources
Sacramento, CA |
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"God has given Standing Together a strategic place in His kingdom ministry. Their Spirit-led, skillful work in leading the pastors of Utah to transform their communities for Christ continues to produce fruitful results."
Dr. Craig Williford
President of Trinity International University
Deerfield IL
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"Standing Together is true to its vision of Advancing biblical unity and spiritual transformation. As a ministry it successfully builds a dialectically safe community where thruth breeds intellectual honesty and growth. I am glad to be a part of this very frutiful ministry."
Dr. Jerry Root
Associate Director of the Billy Graham Center
Wheaton College
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"It is marvelous to see so many pastors and churches standing together in Utah to reach out to others with the love and grace of Jesus Christ. I give thanks to God for Greg Johnson and all who are united in "Standing Together."
Dr. Paul Cedar
Chairman of the Mission America Coalition
Palm Dessert, CA |
"Standing Together captures the essence of Colossions 4:6 in its dialogue
with LDS representatives. The Christ-like approach is refreshing.
I pray more will follow this gracious ministerial model."
Joseph Tkach
President & Pastor General of the Worldwide Church of God
Pasadena, CA |
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“Greg Johnson is doing outstanding work for the Kingdom of God. He is reaching out in sensitive and sophisticated ways, at both the personal and theological levels, to Mormons. He is also writing and speaking around the country to evangelical audiences, showing them both intellectually and dispositionally how to relate to Mormons in a more constructive manner. Without yielding orthodox distinctives, Greg demonstrates ways in which Christians should speak the truth in love to those who disagree doctrinally. Both LDS and evangelical audiences have much to gain from hearing Greg Johnson.”
Gerald R. McDermot
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