Wiki Bio / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Pastor Stephen Armstrong was the visionary founder and principal teacher of Verse By Verse Ministry International, a man whose life was deeply rooted in the pursuit of God’s Word and spreading the Gospel. His journey was characterized by faith, dedication, and a profound commitment to biblical teaching.
- Pastor Armstrong faced a short battle with COVID-19, leading to his unfortunate demise on Friday, January 22nd, 2021. The sad news of his passing was shared by Jim Rowland on Facebook. Pastor Armstrong had personally shared his positive COVID-19 test result over the previous weekend.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Pastor Stephen was born to parents, Daniel Lewis Armstrong III (father) and Helen M. Armstrong (mother). He had two siblings – Sean P. Armstrong (brother) and Sarah C. Waltz (sister). Stephen’s dad Daniel Lewis Armstrong III, born on July 16, 1938, in Houston, TX, and passed away on October 14, 2021, at the age of 83. He had a distinguished career, serving in the U.S. Navy, practicing law in El Paso, and engaging in golf, community service and music.
- Pastor Stephen used to live in San Antonio, Texas with his wife, Annette Armstrong. The couple had two adult children, Katherine and Daniel. After their marriage, Annette and Stephen relocated to San Antonio, Texas, where they would begin a new chapter in their lives. It was in this vibrant city that their family story unfolded, marked by a deep connection to their faith.
Early Life and Education :
- Stephen’s early life is marked by a spiritual awakening that occurred in his early 30s while serving as an Air Force officer. This pivotal moment led to his decision to dedicate his life to the study and teaching of the Bible.
- He left his military career in 1997, moved to Colorado, and embarked on a self-directed course of study to prepare himself for the ministry of teaching God’s Word.
- Despite having no professional religious training, Stephen was called by God to lead a church planting effort.
Medicine Career, Net Worth, and Salary:
- Stephen served as an Air Force officer in his early 30s. In 1997, he left the military, moved to Colorado, and began a self-directed course of study.
- In 2001, Stephen founded Verse By Verse Ministry of San Antonio, later becoming Verse By Verse Ministry International. His passion for teaching the Bible led him to create a worldwide ministry dedicated to sharing God’s Word.
Interesting Facts and Trivia:
- Stephen’s life was characterized by his deep love for an in-depth, verse-by-verse style of teaching the Bible. He believed that this approach was the most effective way to convey the truth of the Gospel to unbelievers and equip believers for ministry. His ministry, which he founded in 2003 and later renamed Verse By Verse Ministry International, was a testament to his dedication to providing free, insightful Bible teaching to a global audience via the internet.
I discovered Pastor Stephen Armstrong in March 2020 as I was recovering from what was diagnosed as 100 day cough. Looking back, I often wonder if it wasn’t perhaps a mild dose of Covid 19! I desperately wanted to study the Word, but felt too unwell to sit up and read my Bible. I googled some audio teachings and found this very interesting site, but it didn’t say who was teaching. So back to ‘Dr Google’ where I found, after much research, who it was, and also, that there was MUCH more where that came from. Four years on, and I’m just as hooked on VBVMI teachings as I was then. I’ve listened or watched plenty, but still haven’t completed them, and I’ve even gone through some of them more than once. What a tragic loss to us, but I’m certain that God has appointed a very special place for him. My deepest, albeit belated, condolences to his wife and family.
My husband and I just discovered Verse by Verse through our church. Due to today’s geopolitical climate, we chose to study Revelation again. I thought I knew the book pretty well, having previously studied it several times. Pastor Armstrong’s teaching is next level! We have been amazed by his insight, his interpretation, and his extensive crossreferencing. We will be watching all of his videos, as he was a truly gifted Biblical teacher.
I’m sorry he passed on at such a young age. What a loss to the world. I will pray that his family continues to heal. But, rejoice that he is with his Lord, watching the story unfold. 2-2024