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- 04/22/09
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Since yesterday morning I've been in Chicago at The Gospel Coalition Conference. This is my first time at this particular conference and, as you may have noticed, I am not giving it the usual liveblog treatment. The sessions are going out live over the internet (where, from what I hear, tens of thousands of people are taking them in) so there seemed to be little reason to go through all the work of typing out summaries. If you want to watch them, simply head over to christianity.com. You can watch live as it happens and, as soon as they can work out the details, you'll also be able to watch the archived sessions.
I came here with one goal--to figure out what The Gospel Coalition is and to find out if (and why) you should care. And, honestly, I've spent a lot of time trying to figure it out. It has proven a bit harder than I would have thought. Somehow the vision for this organization or conference or movement--this coalition--is just a little bit hard for me to describe. This is the reason for the silence on my blog--I've been learning. I've been going to sessions featuring D.A. Carson and Tim Keller (the men behind it) and have been talking to guys like Ben Peays who does the administration and is, as far as I know, one of only one or two employees of the Coalition. I've been asking almost everyone I meet while walking the halls and hanging out in the bookstore, "What is The Gospel Coalition?".
I think I am starting to figure it out. Check in here tomorrow and I will start to tell you what it is, what it hopes to be and how you can be a part of it.
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Comments (9)
I've often wondered what the difference between The Gospel Coalition and Together for the Gospel is. If it is even possible in ministry, are they in some sort of competition?
Maybe we could combine them into Together for the Gospel Coalition.
OR if we add in ACE and ETS we could get the Together for the Gospel Coalition of Confessing Evangelicals Theological Society.
Of course, T4GCCETS is admittedly a bit cumbersome.
For information about the Coalition Network and how to join see my post at http://adrianwarnock.com/2009/04/free-gospel-coalition-network-from-city.html
As I understand it Ben is employed by The City who provide the network services to the coalition, but I could be wrong about that.
As far as the other groups the previous commentator mentioned they are all members of the umbrella of the coalition together with a bunch of other groups. See http://www.thegospelcoalition.org/network/member-list/organization-members/
I've been wondering that same thing myself! I can't wait to hear what you've been able to figure out.
Haha, Bryan, I don't think it could be a competition (even if it is possible in ministry) considering three of the four T4G founders play on the Gospel Coalition's team as well. Would that make them spies or something?
There is no competition as far as I know in what the people have said in each of these different movements. I think Keller called TGCN a "movement of the movements". Where people from these different movements (T4G, ACE, ETS, ETC) are interacting and coming together. Interested to hear your thoughts about all this.
Tim,
I'd really appreciate it if in your answer to the question "What is the Gospel Coalition?" you also answered "How is the Gospel Coalition different than Together for the Gospel?" I cannot figure this out. Even their names are remarkably similar.
Thanks.
This is without a doubt the most refreshing and honest blog I have read! If you don't know what something is or what is't purpose is,admit it and find the answer.There is a real lack of honestly in Christian circles and Tim is to be commended for his efforts in finding truth.
"Our evangelical forefathers had far fewer means and opportunities than we have...Their proceedings were neither fashionable nor popular, and often brought on them more persecution and abuse than praise. But the few weapons they used, they used well. With less noise and applause from man they made, I believe, a far deeper mark for God on their generation than we do, with all our conferences, and meetings, and mission rooms, and halls, and multiplied religious appliances...And what was the reason of all this? Simply, I believe, because they gave more attention to private religion than we generally do. They walked closely with God and honored Him in private, and so He honored them in public."J.C. Ryle
All Gospel Coalition Conference sessions, Josh Harris workshop, and panel discussion are now available to watch at Christianity.com/gospelcoalition! Watch your favorite speakers sessions again and share the theological teaching and challenges with your friends using the "ShareThis" function to link directly to the video from your facebook, twitter, etc!