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Theology

ECCLESIOLOGY 101: How the Local Church Lives and Breathes Led by the Spirit

In the previous article, we learned how the life of each and every believer will be a reflection and expression of the things the Holy…
Theology

7 Reasons Jesus Couldn’t Stay Dead

The Bible tells us that Jesus of Nazareth rose from the dead on the Sunday after Passover. The risen Jesus met with and spoke with…
Theology

The Case for Premillennialism

Premillennialism teaches that Jesus will physically return to the earth where He will reign for a literal one thousand year period. The major contrasting view…
Discipleship
Holiness = Doing Justice
Podcasts
The Cup Of Wrath – Understanding God’s Justice And Mercy
Podcasts
Can Wrath Be Redemptive? | Tough Questions For The Current Crisis Miniseries P3
Gospel
The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World
Theology
Four Messy Essential Realities About Grace and Truth
Theology
The “Good People” Myth
Culture

CC Jinja Relief, Pondering the U.S. Presidential Election, Restoration with Lecrae & More

"Pondering The Implications of the 2020 Election"– Desiring God"Actually, this is a long-overdue article attempting to explain why I remain baffled that so many Christians…
Culture

Post-Pandemic Vision

Rob Salvato and Ted Leavenworth are joined by Miles DeBenedictus (Cross Connection Church) to discuss how current societal trends and economic forecasts help form our…
Culture

Christ in Yom Kippur Part 2

Editor’s Note: Editor’s Note: This article was previously published on September 16, 2021. This year (2023), the 10th day of the Jewish month of Tishrei…
Culture
The Link: Church Finder, The Most Diverse Movement in History, Can We Really Trust the Gospels and More
Culture
Five Ways to Protest Like a Christian
Culture
The Link: True Sexual Revolution, Mother of Modern Evangelicalism, Story of the Bible & More
Culture
Are Christians on the Wrong Side of History?
Culture
Bullied by Tolerance – When Every Truth but Yours is Allowed
Culture
The Difference Between the Devil and God
Gospel

The Gospel – How You Say it, Matters

I could never have imagined being as blessed as I am. I live in a great community. I serve an awesome church. I’m married to…
Gospel

How the Gospel Heals Shame

Shame is an experience common to every person on the planet. Charles Darwin, in classic materialist fashion, defined shame primarily in terms of its physical…
Gospel

Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in our Neighborhoods Part 3

When there was no more wine to supply to the guests at a wedding they were attending, Mary approached Jesus and subtly told Him to…
Culture
Finding Community and Hope: The Spiritual Needs of Ukrainian Refugees
Gospel
From Waiting to Witnessing
Gospel
How To Wreck a Sermon: 5 Simple Steps
Gospel
Persecution Will End
Gospel
Three Reflections on the Power, Hope, and Triumph of Easter
Announcements
Introducing The Cultivate Church Planting Podcast!
Announcements

Introducing The Cultivate Church Planting Podcast!

We are excited to announce the launch of the Cultivate Church Planting podcast! Hosted by Brian Kelly, this podcast will feature insightful and inspiring conversations…
Ministry & Leadership

Seven Lessons Learned About Preaching at Funerals

In my 18+ years of pastoring, I have officiated a lot of funerals. Each one is unique, with particular opportunities to minister to the remaining…
Ministry & Leadership

How is CGN Providing Care and Coaching for Leaders?

The recent years have presented new challenges for pastors and leaders, and many studies are showing that discouragement is at an all time high. Even…
Ministry & Leadership
Church Planting in Another Country.
Ministry & Leadership
Things That Matter: The Pastor as a Contender
Ministry & Leadership
Seven Ways Modern Church Leadership Can Walk by Faith
Ministry & Leadership
Are Elder Boards Biblical? – A Historical/Scriptural Perspective
Ministry & Leadership
Missions 2020 Archives
Ministry & Leadership
The Key to Discerning the Will of God
Discipleship

Act as if God Exists

Back in June, I wrote an article on "Why Jordan Peterson Matters," and why Christians should take notice. My article got pushback from some Christians…
Discipleship

Five Points on Our Need for Community

It is an interesting time that we live in. People are more connected than they have ever been yet more isolated than ever as well.…
Discipleship

Are You a Missionary?

My wife Lynne and I went onto the mission field when were young. We left America in our early twenties and spent ten years in…
Discipleship
Four Adjectives of Discipleship
Discipleship
The Blessings of the Exile
Discipleship
Am I Expecting Too Much from My Church? Part 1
Discipleship
A Calvary Chapel Perspective on Preaching
Discipleship
Pastoral Ministry: The Balance Between Study & Family
Christian Living
The Word Made Flesh: How Scripture Anchored My Soul through Stormy Trials
Christian Living

“The Powers of Darkness & the People of God”

We live in a world which is influenced and partially controlled by powerful, malignant spirit beings. The purpose of these forces of spiritual darkness is…
Christian Living

Exchanging Heaven for Here

Our Bibles are littered with exchanges; Psalm 106.20, Mark 8.37, 2 Corinthians 6.13, and Micah 6.6-8, to name a few. One often overlooked exchange in…
Christian Living

Is God Listening?

“O You who hear prayer, to You all flesh will come” (Psalm 65:2). I am so thankful for the character of the Living God! He…
Announcements
New Book Release: Whole Hearted Work
Christian Living
When Our Hearts Break
Christian Living
Eternity is Closer Than We Might Think
Christian Living
Surrendering the Adrenaline: A Peace Offering
Christian Living
Husband of the Year: What It Means to Be a Servant
Christian Living
Seven Principles for Cross-Cultural Impact