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John Starke

Writer & Editor
Quick Facts
TraditionReformed-leaning evangelical
Current roleLead Pastor, Apostles Church Uptown, New York City
Known forWriting on prayer and the hidden spiritual life amid ambition and restlessness, including The Possibility of Prayer.

John Starke is a writer and editor who has contributed thoughtful articles on Christian faith, culture, and theology to various evangelical publications. He is known for exploring how biblical truth intersects with contemporary life and culture in accessible, engaging ways.

Writes forApostles Church Uptown (Manhattan)
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about John Starke

Who is John Starke?

John Starke is the lead pastor of Apostles Church Uptown in Manhattan, where he lives with his wife and four children. He previously served as an editor at The Gospel Coalition and has written for Christianity Today and Comment Magazine.

What is John Starke known for?

Starke is known for The Possibility of Prayer: Finding Stillness with God in a Restless World and The Secret Place of Thunder, books on contemplative prayer and resisting a culture of performance. He also co-edited the theological volume One God in Three Persons with Bruce Ware.

Where does John Starke pastor?

He pastors Apostles Church Uptown, an evangelical congregation in upper Manhattan, New York City. His ministry focuses on spiritual formation and prayer for Christians living in a demanding urban environment.

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