John Stephen Piper (born 1946) is an American Reformed Baptist theologian, pastor, and author who served as pastor for preaching at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis for 33 years. Known for his "Christian Hedonism" philosophy.
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Prostate cancer, sabbatical for soul care, theological controversies
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John Stephen Piper (born 1946) is an American Reformed Baptist theologian, pastor, and author who served as pastor for preaching at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis for 33 years. Known for his "Christian Hedonism" philosophy—"God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him"—Piper has authored over 50 books including "Desiring God," "Don't Waste Your Life," and "The Passion of Jesus Christ." His ministry, Desiring God, reaches millions through books, sermons, and conferences. Piper's passionate preaching and theological depth have profoundly influenced contemporary evangelicalism.