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Theology

Knowing God is Covenantal Friendship

In the 90’s, I was part of what we called an “Emo” band. (My kids have made me aware of just how much this term…
Christian Living

8 Principles For Reading The Bible Well (Proverbs 2)

(Proverbs 2:1-5, ESV) 1 My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, 2 making your ear attentive to wisdom…
Theology

Complicit Spiritual Warfare: An Observation from Job

The power of the spoken word can have effects that outlast physical experiences. A few words of encouragement can help us overcome horrendous trials. But…
Discipleship
Wake Up To The Story – Resisting Apathy pt.1
Theology
Jesus & Cultural Relativism
Theology
Critiquing Cessationism: The Gifts of the Spirit & the Church Today
Christian Living
The Real Saint Nick
Theology
Does Education Make You Less Dependent on the Holy Spirit?
Theology
We will Not Die Before Our Time
Culture

New Episodes: CGN- Leading in COVID-19 Podcast

Hey church leaders. We know this is a challenging moment for all of you as you do your best to lead your people well during…
Culture

The Gospel for the Church After Orlando

“I don’t know how, but by the glory of God, he shoots at my head but hits my hand.” --Angel Colon, survivor of the Orlando…
Culture

Is Anti-Zionism the New Anti-Semitism?

A Growing Consensus Speaking at a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the Vel D’Hiv, an event in which over 13,000 French Jews were deported…
Culture
The Link: Renewal for Tired Pastors, Longing for Justice, Character Formation & More
Culture
A Certain Kingdom & Political Uncertainty
Culture
N.T. Wright on Crucifixion, “Eyes That Seen Plenty,” Is God Allowing Suffering & More
Culture
Pray for Texas
Culture
Thanksgiving: A Time to Feel; a Time to Heal
Culture
Relating the Gospel to Social Justice
Gospel

The Bible is About Jesus

Pilgrim Benham is a contributor of the Expositors Collective, a growing network of pastors, leaders and laypeople, which exists to equip, encourage and mentor the…
Gospel

Seven Moments That Demonstrate Global Missions Matter

When an individual Christian or the key leaders and members of a local church come to understand the bigger picture of God’s plan for humanity…
Articles

The Man Of War

Exodus 12:1-3 When Christ called the church of Ephesus back to its first love, he called all of us back to ours (Revelation 2:4-5). Years…
Gospel
The Essentials of Gospel Proclamation
Gospel
The Gospel in HD: Transformation We Can See
Culture
A Response To Jordan Peterson from a Protestant Christian Pastor
Gospel
A Box with a Lid: The Shared Fate of John Chrysostom and the Gospel
Gospel
A Secured Tomb Couldn’t Stop the Resurrected Christ
Gospel
Church Planting Like Skateboarding
Ministry & Leadership

Advice for pastors and preachers on Easter sermons and more!

Well everyone, as you know the season of Easter is upon us! My colleagues and I over at Calvary Global Network were, talking about ways…
Gospel

Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon

THE BOOK A few months ago, I decided to reread Spurgeon's classic work, The Soul Winner. Like most people, my view is that anything Spurgeon…
Ministry & Leadership

The Call to be a Pastor’s Wife

Cheryl will be leading a Training Track on women in ministry at the CGN International Conference on June 24-27! Ladies, this will be a great…
Discipleship
A Calvary Chapel Perspective on Preaching
Christian Living
Be Faithful to Your Calling
Gospel
Facing Challenges in Evangelism & Discipleship in the 21st Century
Ministry & Leadership
Preaching Is an Act of Persuasion
Ministry & Leadership
Episode 2 – When She Leads Podcast
Ministry & Leadership
Men’s Ministry Basics
Discipleship

How to Respond to Distraction as a Pastoral Leader

This is a message to pastors and those involved in church leadership, but I believe it is relevant to us all! We experienced a new…
Discipleship

A Life Rearranged: An Important Lesson Learned in Nicaragua

Descending into Managua, I peered through the plane’s window at Lake Managua, looking quite serene from above. Nicaragua is a land of stark contrasts. The…
Discipleship

Three Reasons Not to Fear

We are living in scary times. It seems every time I log on my social media accounts or look at the news, there is another…
Discipleship
Healing From Burnout
Discipleship
Five Points on Our Need for Community
Discipleship
The Wiles of the Devil
Discipleship
Counterfeit Christianity: Why Real Worship Costs
Discipleship
A Whole Person (Psalm 8)
Discipleship
Why Is God Allowing Evil? Eight Principles to Consider During the Current Global Pandemic
Christian Living

Fanny Crosby

Fanny Crosby (1820-1915): Fanny Crosby was blinded at infancy--yet this didn’t stop her from becoming one of the most prolific hymn writers and important figures…
Christian Living

Jennie Mitchell: Women Worth Knowing

Jennie Mitchell (1885-1978): Today we will be looking at one of Pastor Chuck Smith’s favorite speakers, leaders, and visionaries. She was a frequent speaker at…
Christian Living

Three Keys to Unlock Intimacy In Marriage

Originally published on June 10, 2016 When a husband or a wife says, “I want us to be intimate,” their expectation may be substantially different,…
Christian Living
God’s Right To Change The Plan
Christian Living
Where Did the Word “Refugee” Originate?
Christian Living
The Power of God’s Word
Christian Living
Growth is Always Happening
Christian Living
Eight Navigational Truths When We Disagree With Our Government’s Decisions
Christian Living
Pink Notes – How the Simplest Gestures Change Lives