Pillar & Ground

Host Brian Salter, lead pastor at LMPC, is joined today by our partners at Bible Mission Global. Paul is the Field Director and Gerhard is the Director of Communications for BMG. Keith Michaels, ruling elder and member of the World Missions Committee at LMPC, also joins the conversation. Brian and Keith have made several trips to Central Asia with Paul, to see and partake in the work that LMPC is supporting there. The partnership between Bible Mission Global and LMPC began when Ted Hope made the first visit in August 1992!Bible Mission Global (BMG)Exhortations to LMPC from Paul:1. INFORM yourself about what God is doing in Central Asia -- see the website for information2. SHARE with others what God is doing in Central Asia3. PRAY for the work God is doing in Central Asia4. BE READY to do or to go to assist with God's work in Central Asia -- One practical suggestion is for fathers and sons to go on short mission trips to Central Asia together!An additional challenge from Gerhard: There is a great need for young people to serve full-time in missions.Special Guests: Paul, Gerhard, and Keith MichaelsHost: Brian SalterProducer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org. 

Wil Nettleton, pastor of mission & worship at LMPC, continues in the Westminster Confession of Faith: Chapter 3: Of God's Eternal Decree.Confessing the Faith: A reader’s guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn The Westminster Confession of Faith: For Study Classes by G. I. Williamson The Reformed Faith: An Exposition of the Westminster Confession of Faith by Robert Shaw The Doctrine of God: A Theology of Lordship by John M. Frame Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God by J. I. PackerHost: Wil NettletonProducer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org. 

Host Brian Salter, lead pastor at LMPC, is joined today by Caroline Scruggs, Women's Discipleship Director at LMPC. Together, they discuss a question that was submitted to Pillar and Ground podcast: How do we dwell in the house of the LORD to gaze upon his beauty? (Psalm 27:4)Resources mentioned in this episode:Bible Reading Plans - many options on a list from Ligonier MinistriesThe Bible Project - videos, podcast, app - exploring the Bible and theology - great for all agesMusic:The Corner Room - Scripture set to musicPoor Bishop Hooper - Psalms set to musicSeeds Family Worship - Scripture memory songs for kidsSlugs & Bugs - resources to share with children about life walking with JesusG.T. & the Halo Express -  100 Scriptures put to song (for kids)Books:Every Moment Holy (volumes 1 & 2) - mobile app also availableAuthors: John Piper, David Powlison, Ed WelchLMPC Resources:Prayer Resources"Further Up, Further In" - sermon discussion questions available each weekSpecial Guest: Caroline ScruggsHost: Brian SalterProducer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar and Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org. 

Wil Nettleton, pastor of mission & worship at LMPC, continues the teaching begun by Brian Salter on the Westminster Confession of Faith. Wil picks up at Chapter 3: Of God's Eternal Decree.Confessing the Faith: A reader’s guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van DixhoornThe Westminster Confession of Faith: For Study Classes by G. I. WilliamsonThe Reformed Faith: An Exposition of the Westminster Confession of Faith by Robert ShawThe Doctrine of God: A Theology of Lordship by John M. FrameEvangelism & the Sovereignty of God by J. I. PackerHost: Wil NettletonProducer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar and Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org. 

Guest Ralph Cunnington, pastor of City Church Manchester (UK) and and long-time friend of LMPC, joins host Wil Nettleton, pastor of outreach, and Frank Hitchings, senior associate pastor in conversation about the UK Partnership. LMPC has had an ongoing relationship with Ralph and City Church since its launch nine years ago, as well as with other churches they have planted in their turn. Ralph shares candidly about specific needs for the Gospel in the post-Christian era, in relation to present and coming cultural shifts in the West.Special Guests: Ralph Cunnington and Frank HitchingsHost: Wil NettletonProducer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar and Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org. 

Brian Salter, lead pastor at LMPC, continues his series on the Westminster Confession of Faith.WCFDelighting in the Trinity: An Introduction to the Christian Faith by Michael ReevesConfessing the Faith - A reader’s guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhorn Host: Brian SalterProducer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar and Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org. 

Chad Middlebrooks, LMPC pastor of discipleship, joins host Brian Salter, lead pastor at LMPC, for a discussion about how we grow in grace.Resources:Habits of Grace by David MathisHow People Change by Paul David Tripp and Timothy LaneYou Can Change by Tim ChesterDevoted to God by Sinclair FergusonA Praying Life by Paul MillerThe Possibility of Prayer by John StarkeSpecial Guest: Chad MiddlebrooksHost: Brian SalterProducer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar and Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org. 

Brian Salter, lead pastor at LMPC, continues his series on the Westminster Confession of Faith.WCFKnow the Heretics by Justin HolcombTruths We Confess by R.C. SproulOn the Incarnation by Athanasius Host: Brian SalterProducer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar and Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org. 

Guest host Wil Nettleton, LMPC pastor of outreach, speaks with Tim & Melissa Lien, church planters from northeast Los Angeles, California. Tim planted and pastors The Way Church, a daughter church of Pacific Crossroads Church (PCA). These churches are supported by LMPC as part of our Home Missions strategic emphasis on church planting.Book (mentioned by Wil): Telling a Better Story by Joshua ChatrawSpecial Guests: Tim and Melissa LienHost: Wil NettletonProducer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar and Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org. 

Brian Salter, lead pastor at LMPC, continues his series on the Westminster Confession of Faith.WCFTruths We Confess by R.C. SproulConfessing the Faith: A reader’s guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van DixhoornHost: Brian SalterProducer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar and Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org.