Introduction to Tim Keller and The Gospel Coalition New England Regional Conference
Stephen Um
Doing Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City
Tim Keller
Contextualization and Theological Vision
Tim Keller, Richard Lints, David Wells, and Stephen Um
Live Q&A from Boston audience and from online
Use #TGCNE12 and #CenterChurch
It's not enough to simply know what to believe (theology) or, on the other hand, how to do ministry (methodology)---pastors need something in between. They need help thinking about ministry in a culture that no longer believes Christianity is a force for good, let alone the source of ultimate revealed truth in the person of Christ.
Center Church outlines a theological vision for ministry organized around three core commitments:
Gospel-centered: The gospel of grace in Jesus Christ changes everything, from our hearts to our community to the world. It completely reshapes the content, tone, and strategy of all that we do. City-centered: With a positive approach toward our culture, we learn to affirm that cities are wonderful, strategic, and underserved places for gospel ministry. Movement-centered: Instead of building our own tribe, we seek the prosperity and peace of our community as we are led by the Holy Spirit.
Trevin Wax interviews Tim Keller about gospel renewal, the primacy of individual salvation, and the mission of the church.
FOR CENTER CHURCH
Tim Keller outlines a broad theological vision that connects classical evangelical doctrine to holistic and vibrant ministry.