Redeemer City to City (CTC) announced today that Dr. John R. Hutchinson has accepted the position of President, effective September 1, 2012. “We are delighted that God has called John to join us in a powerful and unique calling: to help leaders build gospel movements in global cities,” said Timothy Keller, CTC’s chairman of the board.
Dr. Hutchinson most recently served for 14 years as Senior Pastor at McLean Presbyterian Church (PCA) in McLean, Virginia. He earned his Master of Divinity and Doctorate of Ministry degrees from Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mississippi State University. He is married to Cynthia and has three adult children.
“I look forward to building on the established foundation that Redeemer City to City enjoys, working with Tim Keller to lead the organization through its next chapter serving God’s Kingdom around the world,” said Hutchinson. “I am humbled by and thankful for the opportunity to join this compelling vision.”
Dr. Hutchinson and his congregation at McLean Presbyterian Church partnered with CTC in resourcing a church planting network in Berlin, Germany. Prior to serving as Senior Pastor at McLean Presbyterian Church, John started a growing congregation in Jacksonville, Florida. John has a proven track record of creating collaborative teams to deliver a long-term vision.
The president’s role is to work with the board of Redeemer City to City, Tim Keller, and the senior team to plan and manage the execution of the organization’s vision.; In addition, the president will attract and develop the staff of CTC, build relationships with church planters and donors, and secure the needed financial resources for the organization.
The president role builds on the strong foundation laid by Reverend Terry Gyger, who has served the CTC faithfully with his vision, energy, and deep relationships with church planters and donors.; Rev. Gyger will continue to serve the organization, including an elevated position of Vice Chairman of the Board.
The Presidential Selection Committee and CTC board is indebted to Mr. Price Harding and CarterBaldwin Executive Search for the expertise, extensive work, and personal attention during the search process. Their commitment to identifying the most qualified of candidates was invaluable.
About Redeemer City to City:
Since its founding in 2000, Redeemer City to City (previously Redeemer Church Planting Center) has helped to plant over 200 churches in 45 global cities. CTC provides resources, including funding, leadership training, and coaching, for churches in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia, with the goal of seeing these churches become self-sustaining, develop into networks of new churches, and bring the gospel to bear on their cities. We are also publishing content from twenty years of ministry in secular, multicultural global cities for church planters, pastors, and urban-minded Christians everywhere.
About Redeemer City to City’s leadership team:
John Hutchinson, President
Timothy Keller, Chairman of the Board
Terry Gyger, Vice Chairman of the Board
Scott Kauffmann, Executive Director – Content Labs
Mark Reynolds, Associate Director – Church Planting
Al Barth, Director – Europe, Africa, The Middle East, and North America
Jay Kyle, Director – Asia and Australia
John Thomas, Director – Global Training
For more information, please contact [email protected].