Deschutes Public Library

Timothy Keller, his spiritual and intellectual formation, Collin Hansen

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrationsplates

index present

non fiction

Timothy Keller

bibliography

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Collin Hansen

his spiritual and intellectual formation

"The authorized biography of Timothy Keller, one of the 21st century's most influential church leaders, takes readers behind the scenes with the people and events that formed his spiritual life and ministry priorities"--, Provided by publisher"Timothy Keller takes readers behind the scenes to meet the people and understand the events that formed Keller's spiritual life and ministry priorities. Millions have read books and listened to sermons by Timothy Keller. But which people and what events shaped his own thinking and spiritual growth? With unfettered access to Keller's personal notes and sermons--as well as exclusive interviews with family members and longtime friends--Collin Hansen gives you unprecedented understanding of one of the 21st century's most influential church leaders. Spend any time around Timothy Keller and you'll learn what he's reading, what he's learning, what he's seeing. The story of Timothy Keller is the story of his spiritual and intellectual influences, from the woman who taught him how to read the Bible to the professor who taught him to preach Jesus from every text to the philosopher who taught him to see beneath society's surface. For the first time, Hansen introduces readers to Keller's early years: the home where he learned to tell stories from the trees, the church where he learned to care for souls, and the city that lifted him to the international fame he never wanted. You'll discover how to: understand the principles and practices that allowed Keller to synthesize so many different influences in a coherent ministry, take the best of Keller's preaching and teaching to meet emerging challenges in the 21st century, develop your own historical, theological, and cultural perspectives to shape your leadership. This is the untold story of the people, the books, the lectures, and ultimately the God who formed and shaped the life of Timothy Keller"--, Provided by publisher

Honest to God (1950-1972): Mom competition -- The absurd man -- The woman who taught him to study the Bible -- Kathy the Valiant -- True myth -- Doubters welcome -- Professors and peers (1972 to 1975): Theological smorgasbord -- Table talk -- Disagree without being disagreeable -- Pneumodynamics -- Trial by fire (1975-1989): Chemical capital of the south -- Unfolding drama -- Moulded by the gospel -- From Gotham to globe (1989 to present): Masters of the universe -- Land of yes -- Everybody worships -- Making sense of God -- Rings on a tree -- Epilogue