Resources by John Piper
John Piper is Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, MN.
Q&A with John Piper and Matt Chandler
Other Sheep That Are Not of This Fold
Getting Old for the Glory of God
The Pastor as Scholar: A Personal Journey
How Can I Witness to a Person Who Thinks the Gospel is Just My Opinion?
How can eternity influence a mother's daily tasks?
How do you encourage and advise Christian parents?
How Important Is Church Membership?
What Should We Do When Our Spiritual Life Isn't What It Should Be?
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John Stephen Piper was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Bill and Ruth Piper January 11, 1946. When John and his older sister were still small, the Pipers moved to Greenville, South Carolina, where John spent the rest of his growing-up years. At Wheaton College (1964-68), John majored in Literature and minored in Philosophy. Studying Romantic Literature with Clyde Kilby stimulated the poetic side of his nature, and today he regularly writes poems to celebrate special family occasions as well as composing story-poems (based on the life of a biblical character) for his congregation during the four weeks of Advent each year. At Wheaton, John also met Noel Henry whom he married 1968.
Following college he completed a Bachelor of Divinity degree at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California (1968-71). John did his doctoral work in New Testament Studies at the University of Munich, Munich, West Germany (1971-74). His dissertation, Love Your Enemies, was published by Cambridge University Press and Baker Book House. Upon completion of his doctorate he went on to teach Biblical Studies at Bethel College in St. Paul, Minnesota for six years (1974-80).
In 1980, sensing an irresistible call of the Lord to preach, John became the senior pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he has been ministering ever since. Together with his people, John is dedicated to spreading a passion for the supremacy of God in all things for the joy of all peoples through Jesus Christ.
John and Noel have four sons, a daughter, and an increasing number of grandchildren.