Who was Timothy Keller? Tributes pour in as New York pastor dies at 72

Netizens, friends, and family mourns the loss of Timothy Keller, the pastor, and author (Image via Timothy Keller)
Netizens, friends, and family mourn the loss of Timothy Keller (Image via Timothy Keller/Twitter)

Timothy Keller, a pastor, and a best-selling author, passed away at the age of 72 on May 19, 2023, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. The pastor, who had founded the Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, was diagnosed with stage four cancer in May 2020. The tragic news of his passing was confirmed by Redeemer Network Leadership Team's Bruce Terrell, who said:

"It is with a heavy heart that I write today to inform you that Redeemer Presbyterian Church founder and long-time senior pastor, Tim Keller, passed away this morning at age 72, trusting in the sure and certain hope of the resurrection. We are forever grateful for his leadership, heart, and dedication to sharing the love of Christ with others.”

Timothy Keller’s son also informed that his dad had been hospitalized for a long time and was discharged to receive hospice care at home prior to his death.

His son also posted on his father's social media account and announced the demise of the pastor.

Timothy Keller was the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, where he led a diverse congregation of young professionals for 28 years. He was also the Chairman & Co-Founder of Redeemer City, which starts new churches globally and publishes resources for urban ministry. Keller's bestselling books, like The Reason for God, have sold over 2 million copies and have been translated into 25 languages.


Timothy James Keller was an American Neo-Calvinist pastor

Timothy James Keller, born on September 23, 1950, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, was an American Neo-Calvinist pastor and theologian. Raised in the Lutheran Church in America, he embraced Christianity during his time at Bucknell University through the ministry of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

Keller pursued his education at prestigious institutions such as Bucknell University, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and Westminster Theological Seminary, where he obtained his D.Min. in 1981.

Apart from being a pastor, he has also authored several bestselling books, including The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith, Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God, and The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism.

On the personal front, Timothy Keller had been married to Kathy Kristy since 1975. The couple welcomed three children during their marriage. Keller faced several health battles and was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2002. In the year 2020, he revealed that he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.


Netizens, friends, and family members mourn the loss of Timothy Keller

The world of faith and literature is in mourning as news spreads about the passing of Timothy Keller, a beloved pastor, author, and influential figure in Christian circles. With a heavy heart, netizens, friends, and family members are paying tribute to Keller and stating the profound impact he had on countless lives.


Tragically, on May 19, 2023, at the age of 72, Timothy Keller passed away while in hospice care at his home in Manhattan. At the moment, the family has not revealed many details about his memorial and funeral services.

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