Together for the Gospel

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.

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 was to "encourage and aid ministry leaders with three days of biblical preaching, fellowship, books, and singing."[4] It was held in Louisville, Kentucky. Other speakers included Matt Chandler, Kevin DeYoung, and David Platt.

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. ^ a b "The People & History : Together for the Gospel". 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. ISBN 978-1-4335-2100-3. 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.