**A new edition of the first part of Center Church
What is a Gospel-Centered Ministry?
Today, many Christian leaders struggle to reach a growing post-Christian culture without compromising orthodox theology. How do we communicate the concepts of sin, grace, and atonement in our culture and contexts?
In his award-winning book Center Church, bestselling author and pastor Timothy Keller outlines a theological vision organized around three commitments: gospel, city, and movement. In Shaped by the Gospel, Keller distills both the fundamental truths and patterns of the gospel. What emerges is a gospel-centered ministry vision that is defined not by religion or irreligion, but by something entirely different: a path of relationship with God through grace. Keller expounds on the nature of the gospel and reveals how faithful preaching and gospel-based ministry lead to both individual and communal renewal. This exposition will be revelatory for pastors, deacons, and lay leaders as they consider new and revitalized ways to communicate the historical gospel in our time.
This edition expands on the content of the first part of Center Church in an easy-to-read format, and also includes reflections from two contributors—Michael Horton and Dane Ortlund—who delve into the relationship between law and gospel and the need to reclaim the doctrine of union with Christ, as well as Timothy Keller's profound responses to these topics.
