Tim Keller

Renowned pastor and author Tim Keller passed away on Friday, May 19, following a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Keller was 72.

Born on September 23, 1950, Keller received his education from Westminster Theological Seminary, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and Bucknell University. He was the chairman and co-founder of The Gospel Coalition and Redeemer City to City. He was also the Senior pastor at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City and the author of nearly three dozen books. Keller stepped down from his senior pastor role in 2017 to focus his attention on his non-profit organization, Redeemer City to City.

Amid Keller’s passing, faith leaders are lauding him for his work in urban ministry and life as a man of God.

Author and pastor Tim Keller, who planted a church in New York City that grew to 5,000 attendees and who pioneered work in urban ministry, died Friday after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 72.  

The late pastor and best-selling author Tim Keller passed away on Friday, May 19, three years after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Keller had a long and influential ministerial career. During his time in the pastorate, he regularly highlighted the love and goodness of God. Here are 10 inspiring quotes about faith, Christianity and God’s goodness from Pastor Tim Keller.

Author and pastor Tim Keller entered hospice care at his home Thursday as family members said he is nearing death, nearly three years after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

The family of New York City pastor and author Tim Keller is requesting continued prayer for him after he was admitted back into the hospital Sunday, one day after being released.

The wife of theologian and best-selling author Tim Keller is requesting prayers amid complications from his cancer treatment.

Michael Keller, the son of best-selling author Tim Keller, shared that his father was feeling better after recently struggling with side effects from immunotherapy treatment for his stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

Tim Keller's son is asking for prayers for his father as he deals with side effects from an immunotherapy treatment he is undergoing amid his battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

Theologian, pastor, and author Tim Keller issued a health update on the two-year anniversary of his stage four pancreatic cancer diagnosis.

Saying "death is not defeat," comedian and talk show host Stephen Colbert delivered a monologue about his Catholic faith last week that sparked a viral video and drew applause from a few prominent evangelicals.