Mark Vroegop Takes Helm of The Gospel Coalition as New President
The Gospel Coalition (TGC), a prominent Evangelical Christian ministry, has ushered in a new era with the election of Mark Vroegop as its third president. Vroegop, a seasoned pastor and author, has been a vital part of TGC’s leadership and is set to assume his role officially on March 3, 2025.
On Friday, TGC Board Chairman Juan Sánchez announced the unanimous decision by the ministry’s council to appoint Vroegop. Sánchez highlighted Vroegop’s commitment to the local church, noting his ability to support and encourage church leaders in their mission to “advance the Gospel and glorify God.”
Mark Vroegop has been serving as the lead pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, since 2008. His involvement with TGC began in 2018 as a council member, later joining the board in 2023. He will succeed Sandy Willson, the interim president since 2023, who took over after Julius Kim’s tenure ended. Willson, known for his extensive service as senior minister at Second Presbyterian Church in Memphis, Tennessee, will be stepping down after his interim period.
The timing of Vroegop’s appointment is significant, as TGC prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary in April 2025 with a conference in Indianapolis, themed “Alive Together: Faithful Living in a Faithless Age.”
Educationally, Vroegop is an alum of Cedarville University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts, and Cornerstone Theological Seminary, where he completed his Master’s in Divinity. He previously led Calvary Baptist Church in Holland, Michigan, as senior pastor from 1996 to 2008. His literary contributions include notable works such as Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament and Waiting Isn’t a Waste. Vroegop is a family man, married with four children and two grandchildren.
A notable moment in Vroegop’s career was his resignation from Cedarville University’s board of trustees in 2020. He stepped down in protest after the reinstatement of President Thomas White, who faced controversy over a faculty hiring decision involving a candidate with a known history of sexual abuse. Vroegop described the situation as “deeply troubling,” expressing dissatisfaction with the trustees’ response to the independent report’s findings.
Vroegop’s resignation was not an isolated incident, as Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, also resigned from Cedarville’s board in response to these events.
As Vroegop steps into his new role, the Evangelical community anticipates his influence on TGC’s mission and future initiatives.
This article was originally written by www.christianpost.com
