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January 10, 2025 – The Gospel Coalition is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Vroegop as the organization’s third president. The members of TGC’s Council unanimously elected Vroegop on January 10, 2025.
Vroegop, 53, is currently lead pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he has served since 2008. With nearly 30 years of experience in pastoral ministry, Vroegop has also been a TGC Council member since 2018 and a Board member since 2023.
Longtime TGC Council member Sandy Willson has served as interim president since March 2023. Vroegop will begin as TGC president in March 2025, taking leadership of TGC as the ministry celebrates its 20-year anniversary.
“I deeply love the church of Jesus Christ, and I can’t think of a more strategic ministry than The Gospel Coalition to help renew and unify the bride of Christ,” Vroegop said. “For 20 years, TGC has supported ministry leaders and pastors like me through theological clarity, practical applications, meaningful relationships, and intentional gatherings. I’m honored and excited to help lead this vital ministry into its next chapter.”
In addition to contributing numerous articles, podcasts, and videos to TGC over the years, Vroegop is the author of multiple books. These include Waiting Is Not a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life (Crossway, 2024) and Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament (Crossway, 2019), which was awarded ECPA’s Christian Book of the Year in 2020. He lives in Indianapolis with his wife, Sarah. They have three married sons, a college-aged daughter, and two grandchildren.
The selection of Vroegop came after the TGC Board appointed a search committee, chaired by Ligon Duncan and including H.B. Charles Jr., Andy Davis, Nancy Guthrie, Ryan Kwon, and Board Chairman Juan Sánchez.
“What’s most exciting about Mark’s appointment is his deep love for the local church and his heart for pastors,” Sánchez said. “Having served with longevity in one church, Mark brings pastoral sensitivities and understands how to support and encourage pastors and church leaders in advancing the gospel and glorifying God.”
TGC exists to renew and unify the contemporary church in the ancient gospel by declaring, defending, and applying the good news of Jesus to all of life. Guided by the Council and Board, and with a staff of 55 employees, TGC creates and curates articles, podcasts, videos, books, cohorts, conferences, and other resources designed to carry out this mission.