"Zion" is often identified in the Bible as a literal geographic location, but it is also a spiritual place of God’s favor. It is His dwelling place among His covenant people--past, present, and future. What does it mean to be born in Zion? The Feast of Pentecost reveals the key to understanding this concept through spiritual begettal, sonship, and ultimately birth. It is God’s desire that all of mankind created in His image will one day be born in Zion. A sermon given by Jim Moody: “Children and Heirs of God” was referenced in this message; it was posted on October 9, 2021, and can be found by searching the UCG sermon archive.

Paul Moody

Pastor, United Church of God

Paul serves as Pastor for the United Church of God congregations in Spokane, Kennewick and Kettle Falls, Washington, and Lewiston, Idaho.    

Paul grew up in the Church of God from a young age. He attended Ambassador College in Big Sandy, Texas from 1991-93. He and his wife, Darla, were married in 1994 and have two children, all residing in Spokane.