Dane C. Ortlund

Dane C. Ortlund

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About

Professional Background

Dane C. Ortlund, with his PhD from Wheaton College, holds the position of senior pastor at Naperville Presbyterian Church located in Naperville, Illinois. His editorial skills are highlighted in the Knowing the Bible series and the Short Studies in Biblical Theology series.

Publications

Ortlund is also a respected author, with several books to his credit. Notably, one of his well-known works is "Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers".

Personal Life

Ortlund, alongside his profession, leads a fulfilling personal life. He resides in Naperville, Illinois with his wife, Stacey, and their five children.

Credibility Rating

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Books from Dane C. Ortlund

6 books · View all

Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers

Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers

11369

Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners (Union)

Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners (Union)

824

Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel

Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel

223

Covenant and God's Purpose for the World (Short Studies in Biblical Theology)

Covenant and God's Purpose for the World (Short Studies in Bibl...

157

How Does God Change Us?: "Real Change for Real Sinners" (Concise Edition) (Union)

How Does God Change Us?: "Real Change for Real Sinners" (Concis...

152

Surprised by Jesus: Subversive grace in the four Gospels

Surprised by Jesus: Subversive grace in the four Gospels

125

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Podcast & Interview Appearances

Dane C. Ortlund as a guest across podcasts, interviews, and talks

14 appearances

Gentle & Lowly | Dane Ortlund | ITS Symposium

Gentle & Lowly | Dane Ortlund | ITS Symposium

Indianapolis Theological Seminary

19,504

5 years ago

What About Regeneration Doctrine? — Dane Ortlund

What About Regeneration Doctrine? — Dane Ortlund

The Gospel Coalition

6,154

5 years ago

A Brief Interview with Dane Ortlund

A Brief Interview with Dane Ortlund

3,180

12 years ago

A Courageous Call: How You Can Help When Others Hurt | Dane Ortlund

A Courageous Call: How You Can Help When Others Hurt | Dane Ortlund

Colleen Swindoll Thompson | Reframing Ministries

1,759

3 years ago

Ordination and Installation Service for Dr. Dane Ortlund - October 4, 2020

Ordination and Installation Service for Dr. Dane Ortlund - October 4, 2020

Naperville Presbyterian Church

1,178

6 years ago

What Theologian Has Influenced You? - Dane Ortlund

What Theologian Has Influenced You? - Dane Ortlund

840

4 years ago

Gentle & Lowly - A Conversation with Dane Ortlund

Gentle & Lowly - A Conversation with Dane Ortlund

Five Solas Media

561

6 years ago

Dane Ortlund with Jamie Ivey | Loved Ones Who Walk Away from Jesus

Dane Ortlund with Jamie Ivey | Loved Ones Who Walk Away from Jesus

426

5 years ago

Bible Translations with Dane Ortlund

Bible Translations with Dane Ortlund

Doctrine and Devotion

390

6 years ago

Dr. Dane Ortlund Interview - The Heart of Christ

Dr. Dane Ortlund Interview - The Heart of Christ

Met Young Adults

225

6 years ago

Ministry of Encouragement - Dane Ortlund

Ministry of Encouragement - Dane Ortlund

217

4 years ago

Encouragement for the Discouraged - Dane Ortlund

Encouragement for the Discouraged - Dane Ortlund

109

3 years ago

A Encouragement for Pastors | Dane Ortlund

A Encouragement for Pastors | Dane Ortlund

81

2 months ago

An Encouragement for the Pastor - Dane Ortlund

An Encouragement for the Pastor - Dane Ortlund

73

4 years ago

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