John Stott

[Via Between Two Worlds] All Souls Church in London announces the retirement of John Stott:

"John Stott would like his many friends around the world to know that, having reached the age of 86 in April, he has taken the decision finally to retire from public ministry after fulfilling one final speaking engagement at the upcoming Keswick Convention in July.

He will be moving from his flat in central London where he has lived for more than 30 years, to a retirement community for Anglican clergy in the south of England, which will be able to provide more fully for his present and future needs. Dr Stott has made this decision with the strong belief that it is God's provision for him at this stage."

Stott has written many books influential among orthodox Christian believers. Basic Christianity was an early and formative influence on me and remains in my library. I also recall with pleasure listening to, and profiting from, tapes of his sermons - especially a series on the Apostles Creed. He has waited a long time to retire. May God continue to bless him, as God has blessed us through him.

Source: All Souls Church, Langham Place - News Future Plans for John Stott