Author Archives: D. A. Carson and Tim Keller

D. A. Carson is research professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. Tim Keller is the senior pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York. Carson and Keller are co-founders of The Gospel Coalition and serve as Council members.

Carson and Keller on Jakes and the Elephant Room
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The purpose of this post is not to provide a re-hash of recent events, still less to assign blame. It is to provide some theological and pastoral reflection on the interlocking issues with which we have been wrestling.

James MacDonald Resigns from TGC
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We acknowledge that James feels called of God into these spheres, and we wish him well in his far-reaching endeavors, and many years of ministry both faithful and fruitful.

Reflections on Confessionalism, Boundaries, and Discipline
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Whatever else The Gospel Coalition has or has not done, it has not prohibited mutual criticism among Council members.

Announcing 8 New TGC Booklets
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The Gospel Coalition is a fellowship of churches and Christians from many different denominations that are united not only by belief in the biblical gospel but also by the conviction that gospel-centered ministry today must be strengthened, encouraged, and advanced. Several years ago a number of us began to meet together annually. That group became [...]

The Gospel Coalition and Ministry to Haiti
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The catastrophic damage done by the earthquake in Haiti has doubtless prompted all of us to wonder what we can best do to help. We at The Gospel Coalition would like to provide a list of trusted places for giving toward Haitian relief. We shall not duplicate the efforts of others or collect money ourselves, but [...]