Tullian and Coral Ridge

 Many who  read this are probably aware of D. James Kennedy and the legacy he left behind Coral Ridge Ministries upon his death in September of 2007.  However, many I presume are not that familiar with Tullian Tchividjian, Pastor of New City Church.  This past year and half I have been listening to  Tchividjian’s Sermons and have read his book, Do I Know God?.  Tchividjian, 36, is a reformed Presbyterian pastor who draws out great application from God’s word and has been bridging many generational gaps in the church through his ministry. 

 Well, to my pleasant surprise, Tchividjian has been chosen by the elders of Coral Ridge to be only the second pastor their church has known, albeit with a few stipulations from Tchividjian.  Not only him, but his entire congregation at New City Church  come along as well.  Through weeks of planning and meeting between both sides the elders of both bodies unanimously approved of the merger. 

 Tchividjian will be preaching at Coral Ridge this Sunday, March 15, and will be awaiting a vote of the members of Coral Ridge for the approval of the merger.  If the merger is approved through the next and final step, the merger could take place as early as Easter Sunday.  Please remember Tullian and the congregations of both churches in your prayers through this momentous event in their ministry.

To read more from Tullian’s blog click here.

To read the Merger Team’s Announcement from Coral Ridge click here.