Keller informed his readers that he would be returning to the National Cancer Center in Bethesda, Maryland, in April to receive a “variation of the immunotherapy” he received in 2021. He described the treatment as being “fairly brutal.”
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On May 13, Keller’s wife, Kathy, posted on Twitter that Keller had been released from the hospital and was recovering at home after complications from his treatment.
Three days later (May 16), Michael shared that after his father was released on Saturday (May 13), he had to return on Sunday (May 14) to receive additional care.
Michael shared another update on May 18, saying that Keller was being discharged from the hospital and would be receiving hospice care at home. Keller’s son said that “over the past few days, he has asked us to pray with him often. He expressed many times through prayer his desire to go home to be with Jesus.”
Keller pastored Redeemer Presbyterian Church for 28 years before retiring in July 2017.
After stepping down as the church’s senior pastor, Keller transitioned to a full-time role at Redeemer City to City (CTC), a non-profit church planting organization he co-founded in 2001.
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Based in New York, CTC has helped planted over 978 churches, trained over 79,000 leaders, and is engaged in more than 150 cities. In addition to its work in the United States, CTC has also worked throughout Africa, Asia, Australia, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, and Europe.
Keller authored multiple New York Times bestselling books, including “The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism” and “The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith.” His books have sold over 2 million copies.
His latest book, “Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I?” was published on Nov. 1, 2022.
In February 2023, The Gospel Coalition, a network of evangelical and reformed churches Keller cofounded alongside theologian D.A. Carson, announced the launch of The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics. The center is designed to help “Christians share the truth, goodness, and beauty of the gospel as the only hope that fulfills our deepest longings.”
Keller is survived by his wife, Kathy, and their three children, David, Michael, and Jonathan.
This article has been updated with a statement from Michael Keller.
