Rev Sam Allberry, a close friend of Tim and Kathy Keller, delivered a moving tribute at Tim Keller’s memorial service on 15^th August. Here’s what he said

In a memorial service held at St Patrick’s Cathedral, New York City, for the late pastor and Christian apologist Tim Keller, Sam Allberry delivered a moving tribute. His words not only highlighted Keller’s tremendous impact, but also conveyed valuable lessons about the essence of the counter cultural Christian message – service and sacrifice.

Allberry began by acknowledging the outpouring of tributes since Keller’s death in May 2023. Intriguingly, few focused on Keller’s extensive accomplishments or gifts; instead, they celebrated his character: 

“Few of these tributes mentioned Tim’s accomplishments, which were many and consequential, or his gifts, which were undeniably colossal. People have most remembered Tim’s character. Not what he did but who he was as a husband and father, as a mentor or pastor, and – for so many of us – as a friend.”

Allberry noted how rare it is for someone to possess such influence, yet remain humble… (Register to read the rest of the article)