Paul David Tripp
Born: November 12, 1950 – Toledo, Ohio, United States
Paul David Tripp is a Christian pastor, author, and speaker whose work centers on grace, spiritual growth, parenting, marriage, and biblical counseling. He is known for books including New Morning Mercies, Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands, and Parenting, and his teaching resources are widely used in evangelical discipleship and pastoral care.
Biography & Author's Journey
Paul David Tripp was born in Toledo, Ohio, in a family newly committed to Christian faith, and the strains within that home, despite regular worship and church life, helped shape his lifelong concern with how the gospel meets ordinary trouble. He studied Bible and Christian education at Columbia Bible College, later earned an M.Div. from Reformed Episcopal Seminary, and completed a D.Min. in biblical counseling at Westminster Theological Seminary. Before he became widely known as an author, he planted a church, helped found a Christian school, wrote worship songs, toured with a Christian band, taught at CCEF and Westminster, served at Tenth Presbyterian Church, and in 2006 launched Paul Tripp Ministries. ((https://store.paultripp.com/pages/about?utm_source=openai))
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Community Voices
"Paul Tripp’s Everyday Gospel is a wonder"
— Randy Alcorn ((
"But when Paul David Tripp offers his insights on our afflictions, that gets my attention"
— Joni Eareckson Tada ((
"What a valuable application of Paul Tripp’s classic devotional for teenagers"
— Cameron Cole ((
"Paul Tripp is a trusted, fatherly guide to shepherd us through the core doctrines of Christianity"
— Gavin Ortlund ((
"Paul David Tripp’s Dangerous Calling is a timely, transformative message for every pastor navigating the unique challenges of pastoral ministry"
— Doug Logan Jr. ((
"But now our friend Paul Tripp helps us turn from that ‘culture of toxic reactivity’ toward a community of life-giving response to Jesus"
— Ray Ortlund ((
"There are few writers I trust more with my soul than Paul Tripp"
— J.D. Greear ((
"Paul Tripp’s writing has been a great source of life to me"
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