Pastor Tim Keller Has Passed Away
Timothy J. Keller, the renowned pastor, theologian, and Christian apologist, passed away on May 19, 2023, at his home in New York City. He was 72 years old.
Keller was the founder and former senior pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, a confessional church that grew from a small congregation of 50 people in 1989 to a megachurch of over 5,000 members in 2017. He was also the chairman and co-founder of Redeemer City to City, a global ministry that trains and supports church planters and leaders in urban centers around the world.
Keller was respected by many for his ability to communicate the gospel to skeptics and seekers in a secular culture. He authored several best-selling books, including The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism, The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith, and Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God. The founder of The Gospel Coalition, he also spoke at numerous conferences, universities, and public forums on topics such as faith, culture, justice, and apologetics.
Keller was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2020 and underwent various treatments before entering hospice care at home in May 2023. He remained hopeful throughout his illness, sharing his insights and reflections on social media and podcasts. He also continued to write and teach until his final days.
Keller is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kathy Keller, and their three sons, David, Michael, and Jonathan, as well as their spouses and grandchildren. He is also mourned by countless friends, colleagues, and admirers around the world who have been influenced by his life and ministry.
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At home with his father in Heaven – glorious!
Protesia is rejoicing!
I totally understand the desire to be respectful now. But I could almost wonder if Protestia is going soft. You have no duty to write a lengthy obituary that omits all mention of controversy. Saying little or nothing is not a sin.
Give Protestia a couple of days and thier knives will come out. They usually wait a few days after a notable individual passes for them to publish their venomous comments.
Does Protestia have teeth anymore? I prefer the old one. Keller was the wolf of wolves, cunning and subtle; the most dangerous kind. In early Christendom they would’ve castigated him mercilessly with damning proclamations.
You are right. The fact that he was less obnoxious in his personality than Chandler and the Moores made him more dangerous.