The Importance of Systematic Theology

October 20, 2026

The Importance of Systematic Theology

What is systematic theology? And why does it matter? Pastor Tom Pennington helps us understand the importance of systematic theology for pastors and why it matters for the person in the pew or youth group. Don't miss Equipped with Chris Brooks.

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The Pastor and Systematic Theology by Tom Pennington

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Tom Pennington

Tom Pennington

Tom Pennington has served as pastor-teacher at Countryside Bible Church in the Dallas area since 2003. Prior to arriving in Texas, he served 16 years at Grace Community Church, including as senior associate pastor and personal assistant to John MacArthur. Prior to that, he served as managing director of Grace to You, overseeing the day-to-day operations of that ministry. He has also contributed to a number of publications, including The MacArthur Study Bible. Tom’s teaching ministry is featured on The Word Unleashed.

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Chris Brooks

Chris Brooks is the senior pastor of Woodside Bible Church, a multisite congregation across the Detroit metropolitan area. Chris served for 20 years as the senior pastor of Evangel Ministries, a thriving 1,600-member church in the heart of Detroit. He also served as the campus dean of Moody Theological Seminary in Plymouth, Michigan. A popular Detroit radio host since 2005, Chris is the author of Kingdom Dreaming and Urban Apologetics. He graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in Finance, completed his MA in Christian Apologetics at Biola University, and graduated from the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree at Asbury Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Yodit, are the proud parents of six children: Christopher, Zewditu, Cameron, Judah, Sophia, and Christyana.

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