Rooted - Derry & Donegal Presbytery

This episode features the Q&A session from our Rooted gathering on 28 May 2026. After teaching on what we believe about the Bible, Dr Zachary Cole answered questions from those who attended, offering thoughtful and accessible insight on Scripture, interpretation, and the Christian life. We pray this conversation helps you think more deeply about the riches of God’s Word and how it speaks into every part of our lives.

In Part 2 of our Rooted gathering on 28 May 2026, Dr Zachary Cole turns to the authenticity of Scripture — how we can be confident that the Bible we hold today faithfully reflects what was originally written. With clarity and careful scholarship, he walks us through the reliability of the biblical manuscripts, the historical transmission of the text, and the reasons Christians can trust that God has preserved His Word. We pray this teaching strengthens your assurance that the Scriptures are not only true, but truly handed down to us with integrity.

“Welcome to this Rooted teaching session recorded on 28 May 2026. In Part 1, Dr Zachary Cole begins our evening by laying out the foundations of what Reformed Christians believe about the Bible. He helps us consider the nature of Scripture as God’s Word — inspired, trustworthy, and given for our good. We pray this message strengthens your confidence in the Scriptures and deepens your gratitude for the God who speaks.”

Welcome to this special episode of Rooted. This message was recorded at our recent presbytery gathering, where Jonathan Landry Cruse helped us reflect on what truly happens when God’s people come together to worship. With clarity and pastoral warmth, Jonathan draws our attention to the wonder of meeting with the living God and the privilege of participating in His appointed means of grace. We pray this teaching encourages you as you think more deeply about the beauty and significance of Christian worship.

Welcome to Part 3 of our opening Rooted gathering from 4 February 2026. In this session, Jonathan Landry Cruse answers questions from those who attended, helping us think more deeply about church membership, life together, and the beauty of belonging to Christ’s body. We pray this conversation encourages you as you reflect on what faithful membership looks like in the local church.

Welcome to Part 2 of our opening Rooted gathering from 4 February 2026. In this message, Jonathan Landry Cruse helps us consider what it means to be a faithful church member — not only belonging to the body of Christ, but participating in it with love, commitment, and joy. We pray this teaching encourages you as you seek to live out your membership in a way that honours Christ and strengthens His church.

Welcome to the first episode of Rooted. This message was recorded on 4 February 2026 at our opening night, where Jonathan Landry Cruse explored the biblical foundations for formal church membership. In this teaching, Jonathan helps us see why belonging to a local church is not merely practical but deeply rooted in Scripture and essential to the Christian life. We pray it encourages you as you consider the beauty and responsibility of life together in Christ.