The Gospel Coalition

Every year TGC Council members meet for several days of discussion, debate, prayer, and fellowship around the gospel of Jesus Christ. This year around 100 Council members and guests are meeting on the campus of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and challenging one another to pursue Christ with biblical faithfulness. The agenda includes a wide variety of topics emerging from the pressing issues faced in local churches, cultures, and the church universal. Take a look at Tuesday's agenda and a few photos from Louisville. All videos recorded Tuesday evening will eventually be released to the public.

Private Panels 

Generational Conflict

Generational gaps and leadership transitions are dividing local churches and denominations. Is this inevitable or can it be avoided? What are some stories of success?

Darrin Patrick, Tim Keller, Matt Chandler, and  Kevin DeYoung (moderator)



 

Homosexuality

Public opinion has changed rapidly against the traditional view, and new laws pose new challenges to our churches. What should we expect in the coming years? What can we do, and what should we change?

Mark Dever (moderator), Tim Keller, Al Mohler, and David Powlison




Theological Trends

i.            Theological Interpretation of Scripture (Don Carson)

ii.         Open Ended Discussion (Tim Keller, Don Carson, and Albert Mohler)



 

Video Discussions

These short, lively discussions celebrate unity in diversity amongst our Council members. Each of the following videos will be available on the TGC website.

Did Jesus Preach the Gospel?
John Piper, Tim Keller, D.A. Carson




Why Is TGC Complementarian? How Does That Relate to the Gospel?
D. A. Carson,, John Piper, and Tim Keller



 

The Importance of Getting the Trinity Right
Tim Keller, John Piper, and D. A. Carson



 

Church Size: Does it Matter?
Kevin DeYoung, Mark Dever, and Matt Chandler


 

Should Your Church Make Room for Art?
Darrin Patrick, Mark Dever, and Matt Chandler



 

Handling Church Discipline in Front of a Watching World
Kent Hughes, Thabiti Anyabwile, and Phil Ryken



 

Pastors and Politics: What's Appropriate from the Pulpit
Bill Kynes, Voddie Baucham, and Mark Dever



 

When Should Christians Engage in Civil Disobedience?
Tim Keller, John Yates, and Al Mohler


Image credit: Carl Larsen


Comments:

Joe Carter

May 25, 2012 at 09:55 AM

Stay tuned, they'll be coming as soon as we can get them edited and ready to post.

Joe Carter

May 25, 2012 at 09:54 AM

All of the panels listed under "Video Discussions" will eventually be available on our website.

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Luma

May 25, 2012 at 02:08 PM

At the Clarus panel discussion between Fred Zaspel and D.A. Carson,"Rest in the Gospel or Strive Unto Holiness," Carson said that when the council meets in May, they would be discussing the subject of effort in the Christian life. I am looking forward to all the discussions but especially the one of rest and effort in gospel living.

I started a small series on the subject to coincide with TGC council meetings."Effort? Yes, and No!" http://www.gospelgrace.net/2012/05/25/effort-yes-and-no-part-one/

See the following link if you're interested in the Clarus panel discussion: "Rest in the Gospel, or Strive Unto Holiness"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6ra84w6sIo

Kurt

May 24, 2012 at 12:19 AM

Will there be any audio or video available for this?

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Steve, Winnipeg, Canada

May 24, 2012 at 10:17 PM

Yeah, I want to watch that one too. Piper and Keller really look like they're thinking hard about it.

Mike Bird

May 24, 2012 at 09:19 PM

Hi guys, I really would like to see the video on "Did Jesus preach the gospel?"

Anthony

May 23, 2012 at 05:28 PM

Amen, and amen!

Donna

May 23, 2012 at 05:12 PM

Exceedingly grateful for these dear brothers and their defense of the gospel. Let's continue to pray that God would use them for His glory!

Joshua

May 23, 2012 at 04:56 PM

Looking forward to being able to listen to these duiscussions.

Steve, Winnipeg, Canada

May 23, 2012 at 03:17 PM

Nice chairs, boys!

Classy!

Pastor Gadiel Rios

May 23, 2012 at 03:12 PM

Hope these videos are available soon! We pastors need a lot of guidance on these pressing issues. Hope you can accommodate a visit to Puerto Rico very soon. We need you down here to help pastors develop healthy gospel-centered vision for their churches!

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Ronnie

July 5, 2012 at 06:05 PM

Where are the videos at?