Zach Cochran

Zach Cochran (BA, University of Tennessee at Martin; MDiv, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the vice president of operations at The Gospel Coalition. He has spent the last decade leading in both church and nonprofit contexts, with a passion for gospel-centered ministry and organizational health. Zach is married to Kaitlyn, and they have two sons, William and Caleb. They live in Louisville, Kentucky.

Mar 23

When Passion Outpaces Prudence by Zach Cochran

I spent a decade in youth ministry, and it came with some of the greatest joys of my life. Few things are richer than walking alongside parents to see their teenager come alive in Christ. There were light bulb moments I was able to witness during fun overnight trips—all on very little money and sleep. […]

Feb 23

A Practice for Pastoral Endurance by Zach Cochran

For the pastor, a life of piety can sometimes become a professional hazard. We are expected to be the most “spiritual” person in the room, yet we are frequently the most depleted. When the work of the ministry becomes a barrier to the God of the ministry, we fall into a subtle but soul-crushing trap: […]