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About

In this heartfelt episode of the Resilient Pastor podcast, hosts Glenn Pacchiao, Rich Velotis, and Sharon Miller reflect on the passing of Tim Keller and his profound influence on their lives, leadership, and preaching. They then welcome Dr. Lucy Peppiatt, principal of Westminster Theological Centre and expert on 1 Corinthians, charismatic theology, and spiritual formation. Together they explore the deep hunger many pastors feel for a fresh encounter with the Holy Spirit, the vital balance between spiritual disciplines and Spirit-led spontaneity, and how churches can pursue both order and disruption in worship. This timely conversation blends grief, hope, and practical wisdom for leaders longing for renewal in a post-pandemic world.

Key Takeaways

• Tim Keller’s legacy continues to shape how pastors understand the gospel, culture, Christ-centered preaching, and self-forgetful leadership.
• There is a widespread longing in the Church for the presence and power of the Holy Spirit — not just better programs or rebuilt structures, but “fire from heaven.”
• Spiritual disciplines are most powerful when practiced in dynamic partnership with the Holy Spirit rather than rigid legalism or mere habit formation.
• Healthy Christian life and church life require holding together encounter and formation — fresh experiences of God and steady, resilient spiritual practices.
• Paul’s instructions in 1 Corinthians call the church to prioritize love, intelligibility, and care for the outsider and the weak in the exercise of spiritual gifts.
• Order and spontaneity are both essential; the Spirit works in both planned liturgy and unexpected moments, but everything must be done to build up the church and glorify Christ.
• Revival, renewal, and awakening can be distinguished but should ultimately fuel a humble, desperate dependence on God’s love and presence.

Highlights

• “We don’t just want rebuilt altars. We want fire from heaven.”
• “The Holy Spirit is wild. It is like the wind… our systematic theologies don’t always know what to do with that.” – Sharon Miller
• “I need a fresh touch from God… a mystical something.” – Rich Velotis
• “Changing habits alone doesn’t change deep-rooted patterns. I was saved by encountering the Spirit who gave me ways out.” – Lucy Peppiatt
• “Make every effort… Grace never ends, but effort begins in response to grace.”
• “Your meetings do more harm than good.” – Paul’s sobering words to the chaotic, gifted Corinthian church.
• “Consider the other. Reverse the order. That’s what Paul is doing in 1 Corinthians.” – Lucy Peppiatt
• “The outpouring of the Spirit is the outpouring of God’s love.”

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