New Churches Masterclass | Season 1 | Episode 4

Theological Triage with Gavin Ortlund

Gavin Ortlund

In a time of deep polarization, theological triage offers a biblical and practical framework for discerning which doctrines are essential to the Christian faith and which allow for charitable disagreement. Gavin Ortlund explains that by distinguishing between first-rank gospel truths and secondary or tertiary issues, believers can uphold both theological integrity and Christian unity without dying on the wrong hills.

Published on August 18, 2025

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New Churches Masterclass

The New Churches Masterclass podcast is your go-to source for practical, gospel-centered training to fuel faithful ministry. Each episode features sessions from a variety of masterclass courses—covering theology, preaching, church planting, sending churches, and more. Whether you're a pastor, planter, or ministry leader, you’ll gain the biblical foundations, practical tools, and leadership insights you need to strengthen your ministry and serve your community well. Learn from trusted practitioners as they equip you to think deeply, preach clearly, lead boldly, and multiply the mission. No matter where you are in your ministry journey, the New Churches Masterclass podcast will help you grow and endure.

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Gavin Ortlund

Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Seminary) serves as President of Truth Unites, Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville, and Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary. He is the author of several books, including Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn’t and What It Means to Be Protestant.

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