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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…
Ministry & Leadership

What Does It Mean to Teach “the Whole Counsel of God”?

In Acts 20:26 Paul the Apostle tells the leaders of the Ephesian church that he innocent of their blood because, during his time in Ephesus,…
Culture

Relating the Gospel to Social Justice

At the center of the book of Micah, there’s a promise of a baby who would one day be king. But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though…
Theology
Evidence for the Resurrection: Was it Real?
Theology
What is Ordinology?
Theology
Strange Fire Friendly Fire
Theology
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: How the Local Church Lives and Breathes Led by the Spirit
Theology
Sola Gratia: The Beauty & Sufficiency Of Grace In The Salvation Of Sinners
Theology
What is Over-Realized Eschatology?
Culture

Tom Brady’s Example of Understanding Our Deepest Purpose Part 1

Last Sunday's game was, by many accounts, either one of the best Super Bowls in recent memory, or perhaps the best ever (hard to argue…
Culture

Scarecrows in a Cucumber Field

I've been thinking, reading and studying quite a bit around the topic of idolatry lately. I know. Idolatry. It's not necessarily the word on the…
Culture

CC Jinja, Uganda: CGN Church Relief Fund

Dear CGN, Calvary Chapel Jinja would like to express our deepest gratitude for your generous contribution towards COVID-19 relief to Calvary Chapel Jinja and the…
Culture
The Link: 9/11, Justice Without Christ, How to Rejoice in Ministry & More
Culture
Prayer Update
Culture
Post-Pandemic Vision
Culture
A Conversation on Class, Culture, the Gospel, and Race
Culture
The Post-Roe Era Pastor: Why You Are Needed More Now Than Ever.
Culture
The Age of the Refugee: How Displaced Millions & the Hope of God are Changing the World
Gospel

How To Wreck a Sermon: 5 Simple Steps

This is Part Two in a series on "Gospel Centered Preaching". If you missed Part One click here. There are many preaching approaches common in…
Gospel

Three Signs of “Drive-By” Evangelism

Billy Graham said, “The evangelistic harvest is always urgent. The destiny of men and of nations is always being decided. Every generation is strategic. We…
Gospel

What is CGN Doing to Help Churches in Practical Ways?

What is CGN doing to help churches in practical ways, including finances, pastoral coaching, and other resources? In this episode, I speak with Kellen Criswell…
Articles
The Man Of War
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in Our Neighborhoods
Gospel
What is Gospel Centered Preaching Part 1
Gospel
I Am the Resurrection and the Life
Gospel
Easter: Further Meditations for This Weekend
Gospel
The Essentials of Gospel Proclamation
Ministry & Leadership

Calvary Chapel CGN International Conference

We are excited to announce the Calvary Chapel CGN International Conference happening on June 29 - July 2, 2020! Our theme this year is ESSENTIAL…
Ministry & Leadership

10 Minute Seminary: Principles for Healthy Pastoral Transitions

“Being able to always be looking for guys who God has called to lead and invest in them." Clay Worrell provides an approach on pastoral…
Ministry & Leadership

Sailing into Stormy Seas

The pre-tribulation rapture is a Calvary Chapel distinctive. But that doesn’t mean we expect things to be all roses before the Rapture. On the contrary,…
Announcements
Giving Tuesday!
Ministry & Leadership
20 Practices That Will Help You Serve Jesus for a Long Time in One Place
Ministry & Leadership
Church Van E03-Brian Brodersen Part 3
Culture
The Link: Google Searches for Prayer, Church Response to the Virus, Bart Ehrman & More
Culture
Government Intimidation of Pastors in Houston Texas? A Christian Response
Ministry & Leadership
The Key to Understanding & Obeying God’s Commands
Discipleship

A Case for Leadership Coaching

Every elite athlete has at least one thing in common – they have been coached to maximize God-given potential. In the context of sports, coaching…
Discipleship

Worship Leader Q/A: What Does Worship Ministry Look Like Today in the Church?

This week we at Calvary Creative have been focusing discussion on the theme, "Why We Worship." We were able to ask a few worship leaders,…
Discipleship

What Is Hatred For?

In C. S. Lewis’s Space Trilogy, there is a section where Ransom fights the Devil himself. There, in what is almost a throwaway line, we…
Discipleship
The Wiles of the Devil
Discipleship
Lessons in Leadership Part 1: Who is in Charge of Your Church?
Discipleship
Psalm 134: Making the Choice to Rejoice
Discipleship
Weak Men Weak Excuses
Discipleship
To The Christian Who Has Lost Their Passion – Resist Apathy pt3
Discipleship
5 Preaching Tips from the Apostle Paul
Christian Living

How Do We Understand God’s Glory?

So many of our days are made up of ordinary moments. Clean the kitchen. Write an email. Do the laundry. Buy our groceries. We live…
Christian Living

Washing Feet and Loving Others

"Owe no one anything except to love one another." Paul gives us this pithy commandment in Romans 13. But if we’re honest, we might be…
Christian Living

Discovering Contentment + Comfort

I recently enjoyed a visit from pastor Zeddie Muzungu from Calvary Chapel Kampala in East Africa. I asked my friend, who has visited the United…
Christian Living
The Power of Spiritually Healthy Habits Part 2
Christian Living
Valuing Christian Community: Join Us at the CGN International Ministry Conference
Christian Living
Contending With Shame
Christian Living
Five Reasons for Community in 2022
Christian Living
The Post Modern Blasé Attitude: Have You Been Infected?
Christian Living
Comforting Words to Share