Tim Keller (1950-2023): The evangelical statesman was a pastor first
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Krish Kandiah2023-05-19T21:18:00
Tim Keller had a soft spot for the UK, notes Krish Kandiah. The pastor, theologian and best-selling author exerted a worldwide influence while maintaining a humble spirit and modelling generosity towards those he disagreed with
A gifted preacher, apologist, church planter, pastor, academic, evangelist, best-selling author, and a global statesman with entrepreneurial vision: the late Tim Keller was an inordinately gifted man.
As one of the most influential Christian leaders in evangelicalism he will be greatly missed. However, he also leaves a lasting and significant legacy to the church he served faithfully for over five decades.
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