In early 1989, a group of 15 people began meeting weekly in

an Upper East Side apartment. Their purpose was to pray

about planting a new church in the heart of Manhattan for

professional New Yorkers. One of their concerns was that

new believers were finding it difficult to locate a church they

could attend, a church that was open to people who were

seeking answers regarding their faith, and a church where

they felt secure in bringing their friends who were skeptical

about matters of faith.

They connected with a church planter named Timothy Keller,

who had moved to New York City with his wife and three

young sons. At the time, evangelical Christians made up less

than 1% of the population of central Manhattan; however, the

Kellers found an unexpected spiritual hunger among New

Yorkers, and contrary to all expectations, the church,

Redeemer Presbyterian, grew explosively from its very first

weeks.

Redeemer approximately doubled in size each year from 1989

to 1992. Today, eight Sunday services are held in three

different locations in central Manhattan, with over 5,000

attendees.

Redeemer began to plant churches in and around the New

York City metropolitan area in the late 1990s, as several

assistant pastors moved on to start new congregations in

Greenwich Village, Westchester, Harlem and Morningside

Heights.

In the spring of 1998, Redeemer concluded its first capital

campaign and used the funds to initiate the development of

the multi-site model and to found the Redeemer Church

Planting Center. In 2009, the Church Planting Center became

Redeemer City to City (CTC), a new entity organized to help

start gospel movements in cities around the world by

focusing on planting new churches and publishing resources

to equip leaders.

Since its founding, City to City has helped to plant almost 400

churches in 45 global cities, served 40 church planting

networks, and trained/served over 11,000 leaders. The

ministry model draws from Redeemer's experience as a

church in a secular, multicultural global city and it provides

resources, including funding, leadership training, and

coaching, for leaders in cities around the world.

Many of the historic revivals and advances of Christianity have

come from and through cities. Redeemer City to City believes

that God is providentially moving the people of the world to

cities, to reach and renew the world for His glory. Because

cities will again lead the world to Christ…

CTC’s vision is for a world-changing, city-renewing, gospel-

centered global church.

Redeemer City to City’s DNA, heritage, credibility, positioning,

and style are distinctly urban. Believing God is providentially

placing them in a position to help the global church meet the

opportunity of this historic migration...

CTC’s mission is to help leaders build gospel movements in

cities.

The Apostle Paul, arguably the greatest missionary in history,

had a simple, two-fold strategy as he set out to bring the gospel

to the Gentile world. First, he went to the cities (cf. Acts 16:9,

12), and second, he planted churches in each city (cf. Titus 1:5 -

"appoint elders in every town"). Having done that, he could say

that he had "fully preached" the gospel and that his work had

been accomplished (cf. Romans 15:19, 23). His assumption was

that once a church was established, everything necessary for

the spread of the gospel would follow.

Today, new churches are the best way to reach new

generations, new residents and new people groups in a city

with the gospel. In fact, new churches are more effective at

attracting people to the gospel than older, more established

churches. If the rapidly growing numbers of people in cities

who do not know Christ are to be reached, hundreds and

thousands of new churches need to be established in those

cities.

The mere proliferation of churches will not necessarily change a city

unless those churches are shaped inside-out by the gospel. The gospel

of Jesus Christ is the starting point for everything Redeemer City to

City does. It tells us that we are more sinful than we ever dared believe,

but at the same time more loved and accepted than we ever dared

hope. It takes away any basis for pride, self-righteousness, or despair,

and it affects not just the way we preach, but the way we view the

poor, the workplace, the broader culture, and those who believe

differently from ourselves. When the ministry of a church is driven by

the gospel it will work for the peace and prosperity of the city

(Jeremiah 29:7).

Nowhere do we encounter more opportunities to apply the gospel in

these ways than in the city. Many modern urban dwellers face

loneliness, economic hardship, social injustice, and personal and

societal brokenness. The church is to serve all of these needs, including

directly serving the poorest and most vulnerable populations in the

city. Redeemer City to City is dedicated to training leaders and

planting churches that are committed to strengthening the influence

of the gospel in the city in ways that result in spiritual growth, the

flourishing of neighborhoods, reconciliation between classes and

races, and the renewal of family life, education, health, and vocation.

Working for the common good also means bringing faith into the

various spheres of culture. The city is the center of business, the arts,

and the public and nonprofit sectors - fields with enormous influence

on the broader culture. Redeemer City to City is convinced that all

kinds of work, not just Christian ministry, can be used to glorify God

and make the city a better place.

God is moving people to cities. For

the first time, more than 50% of the

world is urban. By 2050, 75% of the

human race will work, worship, play,

raise families, and live in a city. Every

month, five million people move to a

city. Thus, the growth of cities is the

missional challenge of our generation.

Redeemer City to City is drawing on what has been learned in New York City and other

global cities over the past twenty years of collaboration with a growing number of

church planters and leaders around the world.

Redeemer City to City’s primary goal is to help start new churches that meet the

spiritual and physical needs of their cities. This involves working directly with local

leaders to start new churches, as well as with networks, denominations, and other

agencies involved in church planting and leadership development in each city.

CTC’s main role is to train and coach entrepreneurial pastors in the unique skills and

mindsets needed to start self-sustaining, biblically faithful churches that reach city

dwellers. Of these churches, 93% have been successful. They also train pastoral,

cultural, and marketplace leaders to bring the power of the gospel to every part of life

and ministry. The programs available are:

The International Intensive is a five-

week program held in New York City

to train church planters from global

cities.

The Incubator is CTC’s key two-year

program to serve, train, and develop

church planters in New York City and

selected strategic cities.

This program trains facilitators to

deliver and adapt CTC’s Incubator

curriculum for their city.

Gospel in the City is a two-day

learning experience that exposes

urban leaders to a vision about the

centrality of the gospel—a

theological and practical

understanding of how the gospel

shapes all of life, from the heart, to a

church and to a city.

The Fellows Program is designed for

individuals one to two years away

from planting a church in New York

City. It is a one-year course of study

intended to give participants a

realistic expectation of life and

ministry in the city context.

City Lab is a half-day training experience for New York City

church leadership teams.

CTC Learning gathers the best of our in-person training

programs into online and hybrid online/in-person courses.

CTC Partnership helps established churches use their

missions budget to sponsor new churches in global cities. We

partner with the church to involve their congregations in

supporting the new church and establishing a relationship

between the two churches.

CTC develops books, studies, and online campaigns that

address the questions of the city with the gospel in 25

languages. These resources reach tens of thousands of

leaders who seek to live faithfully and minister effectively in

the 21st century.

Redeemer City Ministry Program is a graduate-level

theological education in partnership with Reformed

Theological Seminary. Based entirely in NYC, candidates

pursue a Master of Arts (Biblical Studies) and prepare for

ministry in NYC and other cities.

The Apprentice Program is designed to help churches

identify, equip, and mobilize young leaders. Apprentices

receive nine months of training from CTC and coaching

from their pastor while completing a ministry assignment

in their local church. The Apprentice Program is the first

stage of the leadership development pipeline in NYC.

Complete descriptions of CTC’s programs can be found on

their website.

The mission of Redeemer City to City is to

help leaders build gospel movements in

global cities. The organization’s vision is for a

world-changing, city-renewing, gospel-

centered global church. CTC accomplishes

this through their core competencies of

leadership development, church planting, and

content creation.

Redeemer City to City seeks a committed,

gifted and experienced leader to serve as

Chief Executive Officer of the organization.

The CEO, reporting to the Chairman and

Board of Directors, will be based in the New

York City area and oversee the entire

direction, growth, and operation of an

expanding organization, as well as

partnerships to deliver the vision.

The new CEO will lead CTC as the head of the organization with an agenda that aligns

and leverages the vision, values, and commitments of CTC, including its Chairman, Dr.

Tim Keller. In the middle of 2017, Tim will transition from being lead pastor of

Redeemer Presbyterian Church to a more active movement leader at CTC.

Affirm and execute the strategic direction and long-term 5 to 10 year vision for

CTC, making choices that align with long-term trends, city developments, and

the broader external context for faith-based organizations. The continued

execution of the plan would be done with input and support from the Board and

the CTC staff.

Have ultimate oversight to grow the long-term financial viability of the

organization by executing an ambitious funding model that pursues numerous

sources of income (giving and revenue).

Engage successfully with the Board of Directors, building consensus on CTC

philosophy of ministry, long-term vision, and accountability and structure.

Embrace, improve, and extend the theological

vision and ministry values of CTC (defined in detail

in Tim Keller’s book Center Church) to the

organizations and networks with which CTC has

relationships.

Hire, motivate, and retain talented individuals who

are recognized top performers in their field and

bring credibility and effectiveness to the ministry.

This includes viable succession planning for senior-

level staff and a process throughout the

organization.

Have ultimate oversight of all training, instruction,

content, fundraising, speaking, and partnership

activity, and planning functions.

Have ultimate oversight for media publishing

function, with a clear role and growth model for

creation, distribution, and funding of content as

part of CTC.

Serve a critical oversight, management, and

delivery role for the New York Project, a 10-year

joint initiative with Redeemer Presbyterian Church

for the purpose of leadership development and

church planting.

Have ultimate oversight of CTC’s partnership with

Reformed Theological Seminary in New York City

(Redeemer City Ministry Program), with the goal of

growing class size, content offerings, and financial

resources.

Assess, structure, and ensure an effective model of

10-12 affiliate networks around the world that

deliver CTC objectives (e.g. City to City Asia

Pacific, City to City Australia) in a way that drives

growth objectives, oversight of theological

alignment, and proper use of intellectual property.

Build and maintain strong relationships and

working harmony with leaders and sessions of

Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City.

Has a dedicated and tested commitment to faith in Jesus Christ.

“Loves” the city and has previously lived in New York or other major

metropolitan areas.

Possesses significant church or other professional experience leading and

growing midsize organizations that have global footprint, complex operations,

and unique funding models.

Demonstrates a strong grasp of the theological vision of Redeemer, reflected in

the candidate’s philosophy of ministry and personal life.

Has a proven track record in financial development and fund raising, ideally with

an existing network of contacts that are relevant to CTC.

Is familiar with church planting activity and discipline.

Is familiar with media, publishing, and content creation.

Possesses cross-cultural experiences that reflect commitment to cities as

cultural beacons.

Exhibits an ability to “contextualize” the needs of church planting and content

delivery into global cities and local cultures.

Displays a proven track record in recruiting and supporting experienced staff.

Has experience and comfort working across the spectrum of the evangelical

world.

Shows strength in promoting the organization in personal, small group, and

larger public communications; excellent public speaker.

Has received an advanced degree in business, law, or theology. (Desirable but

not required.)

Demonstrates faith-based servant leadership with an ability to delegate

effectively.

Has a strategic mindset and can see patterns and relationships in information

and events, applying past experience and current trends to set future successful

direction.

Shows integrity in words and actions, aligned with a Biblical view of character.

Effectively communicates with all stakeholders, able to build rapport and

sincere relationships grounded in genuine interest and caring for others.

Is a consensus builder who is able to influence the views of others to build

alignment.

Possesses a results-driven approach that measures progress in both hard and

soft measures.

Demonstrates strong on-site leadership presence with leadership team/staff.

Has created and maintained a gospel-centered culture in organizations that

he/she has led.

Is willing to travel nationally and globally as necessary for CTC purposes.

A proven servant leader.

Theologically winsome yet culturally agile.

Intellectually curious.

Energetic in their leadership style with initiative and tenacity.

A trend-forward thinker about cultural issues and the intersection with faith.

If married, spouse demonstrates a high degree of commitment to CTC as well

and understands the nature of the job, including travel requirements.

If married, marriage demonstrates a gospel-centered foundation of mutual love,

respect, trust and commitment.

Although applications will be accepted until the time that a new CEO is appointed,

candidates should submit materials by September 2, 2016, for most favorable

consideration. Nominations, expressions of interest, and applications should be

submitted to RCTCCEO@carterbaldwin.com. Confidential inquiries and questions

concerning this search may be directed to:

Price Harding

Partner

678-448-0015

pharding@carterbaldwin.com

Chris Hornsby

Consultant

678-448-0003

chornsby@carterbaldwin.com