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A conversation about theology and life for Zion Presbyterian Church in Columbia, TN.
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This week, Keaton and Seth discuss the importance of creeds, catechisms, and confessions as well as what they are and some of the historical development behind the confessions we hold to today. To learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church go to www.zioncolumbia.org For feedback and questions, email Keaton at keaton.paul@pcazion.org (00:00) What are creeds, confessions and catechisms? And why do we need them? (31:13) Creeds (44:40) Confessions & Catechisms (51:28) Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms and their Biblical basis (57:58) Why do we use them in worship? Resources mentioned in this episode: The Creedal Imperative by Carl Trueman Christ Centered Worship by Bryan Chappell
Landon Paul is the director of worship and men's ministry at Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, Tennessee (he also happens to be the brother of our very own Keaton Paul). He sat down with Keaton and Seth to discuss his approach of organizing a worship service for a church of more than 3000 people. They also discuss some of the contrasts between Zion's worship and Cedar Springs' worship. For feedback and questions, send an email to keaton.paul@pcazion.org. For more information about Zion go to zioncolumbia.org. Resources mentioned in this episode: Christ Centered Worship by Bryan Chappell
Sacraments

Sacraments

2024-03-0401:23:00

Keaton and Seth discuss the role sacraments play in our public worship at Zion, why we only have two sacraments (Baptism and the Lord's Supper), and the historical development and theological significance of each sacrament. If you have questions, you can email keaton.paul@pcazion.org For more information, visit www.zioncolumbia.org Resources mentioned in this episode: Westminster Shorter Catechism Didache Apostolic Traditions by Hippolytus Eastern Orthodox Baptism Westminster Confession: Baptism
Preaching in Public Worship

Preaching in Public Worship

2024-02-2601:20:12

Keaton and Seth tackle the topic of preaching in public worship, what it has looked like throughout church history, how to know what a good sermon is, and how to listen to a sermon. For more information about Zion Presbyterian Church visit www.zioncolumbia.org. For feedback and questions, email keaton.paul@pcazion.org. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:10:30) Preaching in the Bible (00:16:30) Expository Preaching (00:21:00) Preaching Through Church History (00:54:26) What is happening during preaching? (00:59:37) What makes a good sermon? (01:06:30) How to listen to sermons (01:16:00) Why Sermons Will Never Be Outdated Resources mentioned in this episode: Preaching and Preachers by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Between Two Worlds by John Stott Origen of Alexandria Expositions of the Psalms by Augustine Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin The Art of Prophesying by William Perkins 2nd Helvetic Confession WLC #155 Expository Exultation by John Piper Christian Directory by Richard Baxter Christ Centered Preaching by Bryan Chappell WLC #160
Praying in Worship

Praying in Worship

2024-02-1901:04:00

This week Keaton and Seth discuss the role of prayer in public worship and seek to answer some questions surrounding it. (00:00) Introduction (02:20) Prayer in the Bible (13:00) Why pray in public at all? (17:38) Prayer in Public Worship Throughout Church History (36:11) Why read written prayers? (44:02) Different Kinds of Prayer in Our Worship (59:32) Corporate Prayer Resources Mentioned in this Episode For The Glory of God by Daniel Block Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible Book of Common Prayer Westminster Directory of Public Worship Method for Prayer by Matthew Henry Prayer by Tim Keller The Valley of Vision Thoughts on Public Prayer by Samuel Miller O Come Let Us Adore Him by Robert Rayburn
Why We Sing

Why We Sing

2024-02-0501:13:31

Keaton and Seth take on music...why we sing, some of the history of singing and music in the church, and the criteria Zion Church has for the selection of our music. Chapters: (00:02:41) - Why sing? (00:10:15) - What does singing do? (00:30:13) - Singing in Church History (01:03:09) - Why Zion Sings What We Sing Resources: Rhythms of Grace by Mike Cosper For The Glory of God by Daniel Block Come Let Us Adore Him by Robert Rayburn Trinity Hymnal Indelible Grace Music Sam Elliott
Liturgy

Liturgy

2024-01-2901:11:37

This week, Keaton and Seth talk about liturgy, what it is, and why we do it. They also discuss the differences between high and low churches and dig into some church history to shed some light on why Zion Presbyterian Church does what it does each week. Resources mentioned in this episode: Bryan Chappell: Christ-Centered Worship Mike Cosper: Rhythms of Grace Scene from The Office Douglas McKelvey: Every Moment Holy The Didache Hughes Oliphant Old
What is Worship?

What is Worship?

2024-01-2201:09:53

Keaton and Seth discuss what worship is. They define the differences between broad and narrow worship, horizontal and vertical aspects of worship, the normative and regulative principles, and the elements and conditions of worship. Resources mentioned in this episode: Geerhardus Vos: Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments John Frame: Worship in Spirit and Truth Contemporary Worship Music David Peterson: Engaging With God Brian Chappell: Christ-Centered Worship To learn more about Zion Presbyterian Church go to www.zioncolumbia.org
Why We Worship

Why We Worship

2024-01-1538:03

Keaton and Seth begin a new season of For the Church. This season will focus on worship: How we worship, why we worship, how Christians have worshiped through the ages, what the Bible says about worship, and why Zion Presbyterian does the things we do. This episode focuses on why we worship. (00:00) Introduction: Why do we worship? (04:00) We Are All Worshiping Something (08:45) We Are Created for Worship (27:50) Christian Worship is a Subversive Counter Culture Resources: For The Glory of God by Daniel Block The Lord Bless You and Keep You: The Promise of the Gospel in the Aaronic Blessing by Michael Glodo Engaging With God by David Peterson Rhythms of Grace by Mike Cosper
This week, Seth is in the host seat as he asks Keaton questions about where we are in the pastoral search process, more information in what we are looking for in a pastor, and a discussion on what sets Zion apart as church. We also look forward to what will be coming on the next season of the podcast when we return in the new year. For more information, visit www.zioncolumbia.org.
How to Help Your Pastor

How to Help Your Pastor

2023-11-2001:10:50

Keaton and Seth take a look at some statistics of pastors facing burnout and discuss how a congregation might be able to help take care of our pastors. Ask us a question by emailing keaton.paul@pcazion.org. Visit www.zioncolumbia.org for more information about Zion Presbyterian Church. (00:00) Introduction (06:53) Statistics of Pastor Burnout (34:45) Helpful Helps
In the conclusion of our mini-series on pastor profiles, Pastor Keaton Paul and Seth Scruggs discuss what it looks like for someone to be an ordinary pastor. If you have questions, send an email to keaton.paul@pcazion.org. (00:00) Intro (04:21) Tom Carson's Story and What We Can Learn From It (17:40) Eugene Peterson's Assessment (32:57) What does the life of an ordinary pastor look like? Learn more about Zion Church at www.zioncolumbia.org
Keaton and Seth discuss what it means for the pastor to be a theologian and the importance of lifelong study for pastors. (00:00) Introduction (03:00) What is theology? What is a theologian? (09:40) Pastors as Theologians: Education, Augustine, B.B. Warfield (40:42) What Being A Theologian Means (50:04) Characteristics of a Faithful Theologian (and Pastor)
This week, Keaton and Seth take a look at what it means for a pastor to endure for the gospel by looking at the lives of church leaders Athanasius and Charles Simeon. (00:00) Introduction - Enduring for the Gospel (11:30) The Life of Athanasius (20:52) The Life of Charles Simeon (45:03) What does it look like for pastors today to endure for the gospel?
Reading Scripture

Reading Scripture

2024-02-1201:12:52

This week, Keaton and Seth discuss the importance of reading scripture in our weekly public worship. (00:00) Introduction (05:30) Biblical Precedent for Public Reading of Scripture (20:55) History of Reading Scripture in Worship (53:00) How the Bible Should Be Read (01:06:43) What is happening when we read Scripture? Resources referenced in this episode: Christ-Centered Worship by Bryan Chappell Our Episode on Liturgy Bernard of Clairvaux Westminster Directory of Public Worship Ferris Bueller Scene Ligon Duncan Reading Psalm 119 On Preparation and Delivery of Sermons by John Broadus A Peculiar Glory by John Piper
This week, Keaton and Seth discuss the role of a pastor as a leader in a changing culture through the lens of some past leaders of the church who have done this well.For further reading:Augustine's City of God: https://www.amazon.com/City-Translated-Introduction-Marcus-Dods/dp/1420956892/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=37KLO1GEQDIWS&keywords=city+of+god&qid=1698007302&sprefix=city+of+god%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1Augustine's Confessions: https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Penguin-Classics-Saint-Augustine/dp/014044114X/ref=sr_1_4?crid=361BTCNSRBLL8&keywords=confessions&qid=1698007320&sprefix=confessions%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-4Making Faith Magnetic by Daniel Strange: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Faith-Magnetic-Culture-Talking/dp/178498650X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698007118&sr=8-1Biblical Critical Theory by Christopher Watkin: https://www.amazon.com/Biblical-Critical-Theory-Unfolding-Culture/dp/0310128722/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698007523&sr=8-1Mark Sayers: https://marksayers.co/The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/thekellercenter/Zion Presbyterian Church — www.zioncolumbia.org
This week, Keaton and Seth take a look at what it means for the pastor to be a preacher, the role of preaching in the church, and how a congregation should receive preaching. If you have questions, you can submit them to keaton.paul@pcazion.org for an upcoming Question and Answer episode.Zion Presbyterian Church — www.zioncolumbia.org
This week, Keaton and Seth begin a look at profiles of different pastors throughout history. In this episode they look at what it means for pastors to be Physicians of the Soul.For further reading, check out:The Pastor and the Modern World by Edgar, Hughes, and Poirier: https://www.amazon.com/Pastor-Modern-World-Reformed-Ministry/dp/1955859043/ref=sr_1_1?crid=376U5X73UHJQQ&keywords=the+pastor+and+the+modern+world&qid=1696266900&sprefix=the+pastor+and+the+modern+worl%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1The Care of Souls by Harold Senkbeil: https://www.amazon.com/Care-Souls-Cultivating-Pastors-Heart/dp/1683593014/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1696267014&sr=8-1If you have questions that would like answered in a future Q&A episode, email keaton.paul@pcazion.org.Zion Presbyterian Church — www.zioncolumbia.org
Getting A Pastor

Getting A Pastor

2023-09-2501:08:38

This week Pastor Keaton Paul and Seth Scruggs talk about the denominational process for getting our next pastor. They dig into the Book of Church Order and how pastors are prepared for ministry.We are going to be doing a Q&A episode in a few weeks. If you have questions about the process, what we are looking for in a pastor, or anything else regarding calling our next pastor send them to keaton.paul@pcazion.org.Chapters:0:00 Introduction3:04 What is the Book of Church Order?9:48 The Calling of a Pastor16:27 The Preparation of a Pastor41:57 What is a Senior or Lead Pastor?47:06 The Process of Getting A Pastor to Our ChurchZion Presbyterian Church — www.zioncolumbia.org
What Is A Pastor?

What Is A Pastor?

2023-09-1855:53

In our current moment of Zion’s history we are on a journey to find our new lead pastor. This is an exciting time, but also one that can raise questions and concerns. In this season we want to ask and hopefully answer some of those questions. What is a pastor? What makes a good one? How do we find a new lead pastor? How do we get them here? What is the process?'In this week's episode, Pastor Keaton Paul and Seth Scruggs dig into the biblical qualifications of pastors, how our denomination defines and calls pastors, and what Zion is looking for as we begin our search for a new pastor.Chapters:0:00 Introduction1:28 What is a Pastor? - Eph. 4:7-164:20 Have Pastors Always Been a Thing?9:28 Different Names for Pastors16:53 Different Models of Church Leadership29:29 What Do Pastors Do?44:25 Qualifications for PastorsZion Presbyterian Church — www.zioncolumbia.org
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