Tim Keller: Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church and Author of The Rea

Tim Keller was an American pastor, theologian and author, best known as the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan and the author of The Reason for God. Born Timothy James Keller on September 23, 1950, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, he became one of the most influential evangelical thinkers of his generation.

Keller founded Redeemer Presbyterian Church in 1989, and it grew from about 50 people to more than 5,000 weekly attendees by 2008. His 2008 book The Reason for God reached the New York Times bestseller list. He co-founded The Gospel Coalition and Redeemer City to City, a network that trains pastors and plants churches in cities around the world.

Keller married Kathy Keller in 1975, and they had three children. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2020 and wrote openly about facing death. He died at his home in Manhattan on May 19, 2023, at age 72, under hospice care. Remembered for his intellectual warmth, he reached millions of readers.

Achievements: Founded Redeemer Presbyterian Church (1989), published The Reason for God (2008), co-founded The Gospel Coalition, co-founded Redeemer City to City.

Birth: September 23, 1950 - Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Profession: Pastor, theologian and author.

Interesting Facts: He was baptized Catholic as an infant and grew up attending a Lutheran church. He said his cancer diagnosis transformed his prayer life.