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Culture

The Chosen vs. the Bible: A Closer Look at the Women with Jesus—What Were They Really Doing?

By Jeff E. Gipe, with contributions from Mary Pero. Like millions of others, I spent the month of February binge watching the latest season of…
Articles

When God Crushes Your Dreams … and Why It’s Good. (Lessons from Babel)

As humans, we all have dreams and aspirations. We want to build, create, and achieve great things. It's natural to desire success, recognition, and a…
Gospel

Three Reflections on the Power, Hope, and Triumph of Easter

As the joyful spirit of Easter envelops our hearts and minds, we’re thrilled to present an article that embodies the essence of this sacred holiday.…
Articles
How Strongholds Threaten a Biblical Worldview
Theology
A Second Look at the Third Person of the Trinity
Theology
Discovering the Reason for the Holy Spirit’s Conviction
Discipleship
What Is Hatred For?
Theology
A Study in the Book of Hebrews: The Centrality of Jesus
Theology
Sola Fide: Clarifying the Role of Faith in the Gift of Salvation
Christian Living

Estrangement is Rising in America: A Christian Response

On a recent Sunday morning, a woman in our congregation approached me with a prayer request. Her adult daughter had refused to visit home during…
Culture

Norman Leo Geisler July 21, 1932 – July 1, 2019

"The Man Who Didn’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist" “I am put here for the defense of the gospel” (Philippians 1:16). On July…
Culture

Do Christians Need To Rethink How They Support Israel?

A few years ago I was engaged in a spirited discussion with a seasoned Israeli pastor. The topic was Western Christian Zionism in relationship to…
Culture
Pray for Florida
Christian Living
CGN Shelter In Place Resource List
Culture
The Link: C.S. Lewis on Coronavirus, Essential Church, The Person of Jesus & More
Culture
Pray for Las Vegas
Culture
Hope in Troubling Times: Peace within the Global Pandemic
Culture
Marriage by Design: Understanding the Bible’s Perspective on Homosexuality
Gospel

Gospel-Based Differentiated Unity

I recently went on a missions trip to help out near the Ukrainian border of Poland. Though brief, my experience was life-enriching. It also brought…
Gospel

Thoughts on The Power of the Gospel

2018 CGN Pastors & Leaders Conference Archives Though I’ve been a Calvary Chapel pastor for nearly five years, this year will be my first time…
Christian Living

Weapons of this Warfare: Facing the Strongholds of Social Media

I was amazed to read the headlines today, “Twitter Engineers to 'Ban a Way of Talking' Through 'Shadow Banning,'” "Algorithms to Censor Opposing Political Opinions.”…
Gospel
What is “Gospel-Centered Renewal” and What Does It Mean for Life and Ministry?
Culture
Tim Keller, the War on Winsomeness, & Responding to the “Negative World.”
Gospel
Unity Requires Conversation
Gospel
6 Reasons Why I Believe Jesus is God
Gospel
What is Gospel Centered Preaching Part 1
Culture
Seeing, Hearing, Caring: Finding Jesus Standing With The Hurting
Ministry & Leadership

Three Principles for Every Leader to Get Right

Like some of you, ministry has been a continual growth process for me. It seems that there are some who just “get it” and “got…
Culture

Nick Foles’ Example of Understanding Our Deepest Purpose Part 2

Last Thursday the city of Philadelphia welcomed home, for the first time ever, their Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Somewhere between 700,000 and 2,000,000 people…
Ministry & Leadership

Organic vs Strategic Church Planting

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Ministry & Leadership
Cultivate 2020
Discipleship
What I Should Expect from My Church Part 2
Christian Living
Should a Pastor Ever Say No When You Ask for Help?
Ministry & Leadership
Ukraine Relief Workers Conference
Ministry & Leadership
10 Easter Tips for Pastors
Culture
Gathering Together Again: Best Practices for the Church Re-opening
Discipleship

How to Respond when You become a Public Piñata

Jesus said that the servant is not above the master, and if our Master is Jesus, then we should expect to be both criticized and…
Discipleship

Gossip & The Gospel

I recently talked with a good friend and the conversation turned to (among many things) the topic of gossip. It went something like this: Person…
Discipleship

4 Keys to Triumph in Trials

Anyone who seeks to represent and serve Christ in the midst of a fallen world shall discover that it’s difficult, to say the least. There…
Discipleship
Our Father Knows What We Need
Discipleship
Experiencing an Insurrection of Kindness in Your Ministry
Discipleship
Quiet Time in a Garbage Dump
Discipleship
Worship Leader Q/A: What Does Worship Ministry Look Like Today in the Church?
Culture
Doubt and Faith of Our Time
Discipleship
Why Does God Make Us Wait?
Christian Living

Lament: The Language of the Church

One of the unique and fascinating aspects of Jewish hymnody recorded for us in the Psalms of lament are the communal laments. Most of the…
Christian Living

Elizabeth Fry Part 2

Elizabeth Fry (1780-1845): Today we continue with Part Two of the fascinating story of Quaker social reformer Elizabeth Fry, looking at how the Lord launched…
Christian Living

Life & Leadership Lessons with Sarah Yardley

Name: Sarah YardleyFamily: I am the oldest of 7, and adore my siblings. My parents came to know Christ before I was born and raised…
Christian Living
4 Ways to Not Lose Your Faith in College
Christian Living
Aimee Semple McPherson Part 4
Christian Living
Weapons of this Warfare: Facing the Strongholds of Social Media
Christian Living
Be Faithful to Your Calling
Christian Living
Joanne Shetler: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
My Christmas Theology Was Formed by Bing Crosby