10 notable Christian ministry leaders, influencers who died in 2023
Tim Keller – May 19, 2023
Tim Keller, the notable Evangelical author, theologian and New York City-based pastor, died following a lengthy battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer at the age of 72.
A native of Allentown, Pennsylvania, Keller founded the megachurch Redeemer Presbyterian Church of New York City in 1989, and co-founded Redeemer City to City, an organization that helps launch new churches.
Keller authored multiple books, including the 2008 bestseller The Reason for God, an apologetics work centered on tackling tough questions like why God allows suffering and sends the unsaved to Hell. Other books include The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness, The Meaning of Marriage, The Prodigal God, The Songs of Jesus, and The Prodigal Prophet.
“We are forever grateful for his leadership, heart, and dedication to sharing the love of Christ with others. While we will miss his presence here, we know he is rejoicing with his Savior in heaven,” said Redeemer church in a statement.
“Tim loved what he did. He loved interacting with Redeemer congregants and global ministry leaders alike. He delighted in communicating the profound wonder and transforming power of the gospel of grace. He would quickly disarm you and brush away your addressing him as Dr. Keller. 'Just Tim, please.'”
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