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John Koessler

John Koessler

John Koessler serves as chair of the pastoral studies department at Moody Bible Institute, where he has served on the faculty since 1994. He is an award-winning author who has written thirteen books and numerous magazine articles. He writes the monthly “Theology Matters” column for Today in the Word and is a frequent workshop leader at the Moody Pastor’s Conference. Prior to joining the Moody faculty, John served as a pastor of Valley Chapel in Green Valley, Illinois, for nine years. He is married to Jane and they have two adult sons. John and Jane live in Munster, Indiana.

John Koessler's Books

  • The Surprising Grace of Disappointment
  • Dangerous Virtues
  • Foundational Faith
  • The Moody Bible Commentary
  • Practicing the Present
  • True Discipleship Companion Guide
  • True Discipleship
  • The Moody Handbook of Preaching
  • All Together Different
  • Names of the Believers