Together for the Gospel

Together for the Gospel (T4G) was a biennial conference for Christian leaders.^[1] It was formed in 2006 by Mark Dever, Ligon Duncan, C. J. Mahaney, and Albert Mohler.^[2] These men were all associated with the New Calvinism movement although they differed on issues such as baptism and charismatic gifts.^[2] The first conference also included John Piper, John F. MacArthur, and R. C. Sproul as speakers.^[3] The stated aim of the conference is to "encourage and aid ministry leaders with three days of biblical preaching, fellowship, books, and singing."^[4] It is held in Louisville, Kentucky. Other speakers have included Matt Chandler, Kevin DeYoung, and David Platt.

The four founders of T4G – Albert Mohler, Ligon Duncan, C. J. Mahaney, and Mark Dever – during a panel discussion at the inaugural conference in 2006.

Mahaney withdrew as a speaker from the 2014 conference due to the Sovereign Grace Churches sex abuse scandal.^[5] He returned in 2016 but withdrew again in 2018.^[6] Baptist News Global noted that in 2020 John MacArthur was absent and suggested a possible rift over social justice issues: MacArthur had signed the Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel but Al Mohler had not.^[7] The 2020 conference was held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2021, Mohler left the group and Dever and Duncan subsequently announced that the 2022 conference would be the last.^[8]

References

1. Murray, Iain (6 June 2014). "Thoughts on the 'Together for the Gospel' Conference 2014". Banner of Truth. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
2. . T4g.org. Archived from the original on February 7, 2012. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
3. Hansen, Collin (2008). Young, Restless, Reformed: A Journalist's Journey with the New Calvinists. Crossway. p. 107. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
4. "Why We Gather". Together for the Gospel. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
5. Menzie, Nicola (2 July 2013). "CJ Mahaney Drops Out of 2014 Together for the Gospel Conference Due to Sovereign Grace Lawsuit". Christian Post. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
6. Allen, Bob (8 March 2018). "Haunted by old lawsuit, C.J. Mahaney withdraws from Together for the Gospel confab". Baptist News Global. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
7. Allen, Bob (6 September 2019). "Breaking up is hard to do? Notable absences at next year's Together for the Gospel". Baptist News Global. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
8. Shellnutt, Kate (21 October 2021). "T4G Conference Will End in 2022". Christianity Today. Retrieved 23 February 2022.

External links

• Official website