New Churches Masterclass | Season 1 | Episode 65

The Kingdom of God with Jonathan Pennington

Jonathan Pennington

Jonathan Pennington explores the kingdom of God as the overarching framework for understanding Scripture, emphasizing God’s kingship, rule, and the restoration of His reign throughout the biblical narrative. Pennington highlights that being a Christian means entering into a relationship with God, joining a redeemed community, and participating in God’s ongoing work to renew all creation.

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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Jonathan Pennington

Jonathan Pennington (PhD, University of St Andrews) serves as professor of New Testament interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and as a teaching pastor at Sojourn East church in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the author of several books including Reading the Gospels Wisely, The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing, and Jesus the Great Philosopher.

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