Just Looking. All new members at Zion take the Just Looking class with pastor Stu. This is the class’s booklet that describes the basics of church life at Zion. Just Looking Booklet
To Be a Christian. Many people believe that they are a Christian because they live in the United States–a “Christian” nation–or because they go to a Christian church. What does it really mean to say that you claim the name “Christian”? To Be A Christian
Baptism. At Zion Church we believe in the great commission that Christ gave His Church to “go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” (Mt 28:19). In the evangelical church today there remains a question as to who should rightly be baptized. Baptism
Membership. Church membership is a visible expression of the unity Christ’s people. It has been said that the New Testament has no notion of a Christian who does not know who his elders are. Church Membership
Defining Discipleship. There are three broad categories the scriptures speak of that could be summarized this way: Up-reach, In-reach, Outreach. These descriptions are not bound by age or stage but can be applied to all the members of Zion in an age-appropriate way. The categories are overlapping, because every expression of truth has a ripple effect in every area of life. Defining Discipleship
Predestination. What difference does Predestination make? One of the most misunderstood doctrines in the Calvinist tradition is a source of comfort and security to all who love Christ. Predestination
