Gavin Ortlund

Pastor, Author & Theologian

Gavin Ortlund is a pastor, author, and theologian known for making biblical scholarship accessible to everyday Christians. He serves as senior pastor at Immanuel Church in Virginia and is the founder of The Evangelical Instance, a resource dedicated to exploring Christian theology and practice. His work emphasizes the unity of the church while addressing contemporary theological and pastoral concerns.

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Recent Articles by Gavin Ortlund

Early Christians' Prophecy Problem Stumps Skeptics' Best Argument

The Gospel Coalition · August 28, 2026

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The Future of Evangelicalism

Writes forImmanuel Church; The Evangelical Instance

EducationM.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary

Websitewww.gavinortlund.com

Notable Books

Themelios: The Newsroom of the GospelAmazon → Finding the Right Hills to Die On: Why and How to Distinguish between Core Christian Convictions and Non-EssentialsAmazon → Gentle Reformation: Resisting the Extremes of a Polarized AgeAmazon →

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