The Gospel Coalition

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The Gospel Coalition
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Formation2005 (2005)
Type
Founders
D. A. Carson and Tim Keller
President
Julius Kim
Websitewww.thegospelcoalition.org

The Gospel Coalition, or TGC, is a web publishing network of “evangelical churches in the Reformed tradition,” founded in 2005 by theologian D. A. Carson and pastor Tim Keller.[1][2] TGC describe their mission as being “deeply committed to renewing our faith in the gospel of Christ and to reforming our ministry practices to conform fully to the Scriptures.”[3] Featuring contributors from a broad geographic and denominational spectrum (Anglicans, Baptists, Free Church pastors, Independents, Presbyterians), The Gospel Coalition, Carson wrote in 2018, is “not a monolith; we are a coalition. What holds us together is our shared commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ.”[4] As TGC describes itself in a promotional video, “We are not united by culture, nationality, or politics, but by the cross of Jesus Christ.”[5] In the resources it produces, TGC seeks to apply Scripture and gospel-centered approaches to contemporary culture, current events, and issues in everyday life.

TGC regularly produces articles, videos, podcasts, and events featuring notable evangelicals, such as Kevin DeYoung, Sam Allberry, Rebecca McLaughlin, Jackie Hill Perry, Russell Moore, Jen Wilkin, Paul Tripp, and Alisa Childers.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] TGC networks with similar evangelical ministries and publications, such as Crossway, 9Marks, Desiring God, and Christianity Today.

About the Ministry[]

Council[]

The leadership of The Gospel Coalition includes a group of 40+ active and emeritus members—mostly pastors—who form a Council, “the primary stakeholders who provide leadership and vision for the work of The Gospel Coalition.”[14] This group includes such prominent pastors as Danny Akin, Bryan Chapell, Mark Dever, Kevin DeYoung, Ligon Duncan, Kent Hughes, Erwin Lutzer, Albert Mohler, Russell D. Moore, Ray Ortlund, David Platt, John Piper, Philip G. Ryken, and Sam Storms.[15] A smaller group of representatives chosen by the Council makes up the Board, which sets the direction and provides oversight for TGC’s president and staff. The Board is currently chaired by Juan Sánchez, a pastor in Austin, Texas.[16]

Previous Council members include Mark Driscoll, who left in March 2012 as "part of a major reorganization of his priorities".[17] In March 2014, Joshua Harris stepped down "in light of the ongoing civil suit against his church",[18] and C.J. Mahaney resigned "for a variety of reasons".[18] Darrin Patrick left the Council in April 2016 as a result of disciplinary action taken by his home church.[19]

Website components[]

TGC’s flagship website, TGC.org, includes articles, blogs, podcasts, videos, essays, a church directory, job board, and more.[20]

Events[]

TGC regularly holds large regional and national conferences, as well as smaller training events across the world.[21]

Themelios[]

Themelios is an international, evangelical, peer-reviewed theological journal aimed at theological students and pastors that "expounds and defends the historic Christian faith." The journal began in 1975 and was operated by RTSF/UCCF in the UK, and it became a digital journal operated by TGC in 2008. The editorial team draws participants from across the globe as editors, essayists, and reviewers. Themelios is published three times a year online at TGC website in PDF and HTML.[22]

International outreach[]

In 2012, the group International Outreach joined TGC. This branch of the ministry partners with translators, publishers, and missions networks to provide new access to evangelical resources in digital and physical formats to countries around the world. Since 2006, TGC International Outreach has distributed almost 600,000 resources in more than 130 countries across Africa, Asia, South America, and Europe.[23]

New City Catechism[]

In 2012, TGC and Redeemer Presbyterian Church released New City Catechism, a joint adult and children's catechism consisting of 52 questions and answers adapted by Timothy Keller and Sam Shammas from the Reformation catechisms.[24]

Regional ministry chapters[]

TGC has 22 regional chapters throughout the United States and Canada.[25]

International Websites[]

TGC also maintains websites in French,[26] Italian,[27] Spanish,[28] Portuguese,[29] Dutch,[30] Arabic,[31] Farsi,[32] Chinese,[33] Korean,[34] Albanian,[35] and Slovak.[36] The ministry also has English-language websites serving Canada,[37] Australia,[38] and Africa[39]

References[]

  1. ^ Warren, Steve (April 1, 2020). "Gospel Coalition Invites Christians Around the World to Join 'Day of Fast and Pray' Event This Saturday". Christian Broadcasting Network. Archived from the original on May 28, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  2. ^ Carter, Joe (April 7, 2015). "9 Things You Should Know About TGC". The Gospel Coalition. Archived from the original on May 28, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021. The original idea for TGC came about during a meeting at a Manhattan sidewalk cafe in 2001 between the co-founders, Don Carson and Tim Keller. In 2005 the pair started a Pastors’ Colloquium, which formed the basis of TGC.
  3. ^ "Foundation Documents of The Gospel Coalition". The Gospel Coalition. Archived from the original on May 28, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  4. ^ Carson, Don. "The Gospel Coalition Is a Coalition". The Gospel Coalition. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  5. ^ What is The Gospel Coalition?, retrieved 2021-08-17
  6. ^ "Kevin DeYoung, Council member of The Gospel Coalition". The Gospel Coalition. Archived from the original on May 28, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  7. ^ "Sam Allberry". The Gospel Coalition. Archived from the original on May 28, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  8. ^ "Rebecca McLaughlin". The Gospel Coalition. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  9. ^ "Jackie Hill Perry". The Gospel Coalition. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  10. ^ "Russell Moore, Council member of The Gospel Coalition". The Gospel Coalition. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  11. ^ "Jen Wilkin". The Gospel Coalition. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  12. ^ "Paul Tripp". The Gospel Coalition. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  13. ^ "Alisa Childers". The Gospel Coalition. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  14. ^ "Board Members, Council Members, and Emeritus Members of The Gospel Coalition". The Gospel Coalition. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  15. ^ "About>Council". The Gospel Coalition. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  16. ^ Staff. "Juan Sánchez Named TGC Board Chairman". The Gospel Coalition. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  17. ^ Keller, Tim; Carson, Don (28 March 2012). "Driscoll Steps Down From TGC Council". The Gospel Coalition. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
  18. ^ Jump up to: a b Keller, Tim; Carson, Don (21 May 2014). "On Some Recent Changes At TGC". The Gospel Coalition. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
  19. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-04-13. Retrieved 2016-04-13.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  20. ^ "The Gospel Coalition". TGC - The Gospel Coalition. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  21. ^ "Explore The Gospel Coalition's Upcoming Events". The Gospel Coalition. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  22. ^ "About | Themelios from The Gospel Coalition". Themelios from The Gospel Coalition. Retrieved 2016-09-05.
  23. ^ Coalition, TGC - The Gospel. "About International". TGC - The Gospel Coalition. Retrieved 2016-09-05.
  24. ^ "Catechism". www.newcitycatechism.com. Retrieved 2016-09-05.
  25. ^ Coalition, TGC - The Gospel. "Overview". TGC - The Gospel Coalition. Retrieved 2016-09-05.
  26. ^ Evangile21. "Evangile21". Evangile21. Retrieved 2016-09-05.
  27. ^ "TGC Italia". TGC | Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  28. ^ Evangelio, Coalición por el. "Coalición por el Evangelio". Coalición por el Evangelio. Retrieved 2016-09-05.
  29. ^ "Coalizão pelo Evangelho (TGC Brasil)". Coalizão pelo Evangelho (TGC Brasil) (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  30. ^ "TGC Nederland & Vlaanderen". TGC Nederland & Vlaanderen (in Dutch). Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  31. ^ "الرئيسية". ائتلاف الإنجيل (in Arabic). Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  32. ^ "صفحه اصلی". کانون انجیل (in Persian). Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  33. ^ "福音联盟 - The Gospel Coalition (TGC)". 福音联盟 - The Gospel Coalition (TGC). Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  34. ^ "TGC코리아". tgckorea.org (in Korean). Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  35. ^ "Koalicioni Shqiptar i Ungjillit". Koalicioni Shqiptar i Ungjillit (in Albanian). Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  36. ^ "Spoločenstvo evanjelia | Staré evanjelium pre moderný život". Spoločenstvo evanjelia (in Slovak). Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  37. ^ "The Gospel Coalition – Canadian Edition". The Gospel Coalition | Canada. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  38. ^ "The Gospel Coalition Australia". The Gospel Coalition Australia. Retrieved 2016-09-05.
  39. ^ "The Gospel Coalition Africa". The Gospel Coalition Africa. Retrieved 2018-10-16.

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