“The thing that people don’t know is that after every sermon for years until he started preaching in multiple sites, Tim would have a Q&A after every service and invite people to stay….Most of those sessions weren’t recorded, so only the memories of those who attended will be able to attest to the variety, complexity, and occasional ferocity of those questions.” - C.Lea
“De-Urbanization… For Keller, ministering in cities was ministering to the future. To plant churches in rural or suburban areas was a losing proposition. This is no longer the case.” - Juicy Ecumenism
“While the movement remains influential, the controversies and losses raise questions about its future.” - RNS
“The success of Keller’s Redeemer Presbyterian Church in the heart of New York City as well as his bestselling books made him one of the most influential evangelicals in the US.” - RNS
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“It is too easy to get caught up in the minute, to criticize one sermon, one book, one interview, or one tweet. But journeying from his early years to the work of Redeemer on the streets of New York City, we can see ‘God’s mysterious providence’ in the tapestry of influences.” - Acton
“Kathy and I are so happy to tell you that today you’ll find that we’ve made all our sermons and talks available for free on Gospel in Life…. Later this year we plan to launch a new website which will make it easier to find and listen to sermons” - Keller
“the center hopes to support ‘a new generation of bold evangelists and effective apologists who will communicate the unchanging gospel for a changing world.’” - C.Leaders
“Regarding French’s point that Christians are to love our enemies at all times, Dreher agrees that we are, but says, ‘Loving one’s enemies does not mean that one should close one’s eyes to the fact that they are enemies, and wish to do us serious harm.’ And while it is true, Dreher says, that politics should not shape our faith, we must not be afraid to take a political stand.” - C.Leaders
“In a lengthy Facebook post, the 71-year-old pastor shared his thoughts on megachurches to explain why the New York City-based church he founded…decided to split into three congregations following his retirement.” - CPost
