The primary purpose of Acts, written by Luke the physician, cannot be understood apart from the transitions of the book. Yes, Acts More Than the Church is the missionary journeys of the apostles but Acts is more than this superficial reading. Read with me! Discover the difference! Norman W. Mathers, B.A., Wilfrid Laurier, M.A., California State University Dominguez Hills, Master of Theology, Dallas Theological Seminary, Ph.D., University of Pretoria. Dr. Mathers teaches Philosophy/Christian Evidence for Liberty University Online, College of Arts and Science.