John Piper

John Piper

Pastor and author

American pastor, founder of Desiring God ministries, known for his teaching on Christian hedonism and the grace of God.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

John Piper is an American pastor, author, and founder of the ministry Desiring God. He served for more than three decades as preaching pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis before devoting himself full-time to writing and teaching.

Piper is best known for articulating "Christian Hedonism" — the conviction that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him — a theme that runs through his most influential book, Desiring God, and much of his later work on grace, suffering, and joy.

  • Founder and teacher of Desiring God ministries
  • Former preaching pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis
  • Chancellor of Bethlehem College and Seminary

Books by John Piper

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Desiring God
GraceChristian Living

Desiring God

Meditations of a Christian Hedonist (Revised Edition)

John Piper's influential presentation of 'Christian Hedonism' — the conviction that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.

Future Grace
GraceChristian Living

Future Grace

The Purifying Power of the Promises of God (Revised Edition)

John Piper argues that faith in God's future promises — 'future grace' — is the key to overcoming sin and living in joyful obedience.